WORLD-CLASS HUB PORT IN GREATER BAY AREA

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July 11, 2005
Yantian Port Implements New Inspection and Quarantine Measures to Simplify Port Declaration Procedures

The port declaration procedures at Yantian Port have been simplified in recent months to facilitate cargo flow at Yantian.

July 7, 2005
YICT Welcomes Eight New Shipping Services

YICT welcomes eight new international shipping services in the month of July.

June 20, 2005
NYK and HSD Launched a new South America Service NGX at Yantian

On 17 June 2005, NYK's "Iwashiro" made an inaugural call at YICT to commence a new shipping service "New Good Hope Express Service" (NGX).

June 14, 2005
New World Alliance Launches Pacific Southwest Express at Yantian

On 13 June 2005, New World Alliance launched a new US West Coastwest service named Pacific Southwest Express (PSX) at Yantian with its inaugural vessel of "MOL Expeditor".

May 23, 2005
Europe Service AME and South Africa Service SAFARI Make Inaugural Calls at YICT

On 22 May 2005, Norasia launched a European service Asia - Middle East Express (AME) at Yantian. Commencing from 23 May, Maersk Sealand officially added Yantian to its ports of call as part of its SAFARI South Africa service.

April 29, 2005
First Shipping Service from Yantian to South America and South Africa to Be Launched

YICT is expecting its first South America service on 1 May 2005. This is the Far East/South Africa/South America service (ESA) operated by Evergreen, COSCO and Lloyd Triestino (LT).

April 11, 2005
Evergreen Enhances its Services to Meet the Growing Market Demand

On 10 April 2005, Evergreen launched a new U.S. West Coast service HTW at Yantian with an inaugural vessel, the "Ever Diamond", to meet the growing demand of South China economy.

April 6, 2005
Yantian to Take New Customs Initiatives

Shenzhen and Dapeng Customs have achieved further progress on Customs reform at Yantian Port. New initiatives, such as the pre-declaration for import cargoes and streamlined international trans-shipment procedures

March 18, 2005
Efficient Yantian Attracts China-Persian Gulf Service Return

On 18 March 2005, COSCO's "Dong He" called at YICT, marking the official shift of the China-Persian Gulf (CPG) service, operated by COSCO and Evergreen, from Chiwan to Yantian.

December 27, 2004
"K"Line Launches an America Service AWE4 at Yantian

On 25 December 2004, "K"Line's container vessel "Akashi Bridge" made its inaugural call to Yantian to commence CKYH's America service, All Water Eastbound 4 (AWE4).

December 1, 2004
YICT Strides to World-Class Operational Rate

The terminal operational rate of Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) has kept increasing dramatically this year. November 2004 was the first month that YICT broke a monthly quay crane rate of 35 moves per hour on average.

October 29, 2004
YICT Tops all National Ports in China

On 21 October 2004, the Container Branch of the China Port Association released a list of the top 10 ports in China for the first time.

September 30, 2004
8,235-TEU "MSC Texas" Makes a Maiden Call at YICT

On 30 September 2004, another mega vessel, "MSC Texas", made an inaugural visit at YICT. The vessel is 334 metres long and 42.8 meters wide with a shipping capacity of 8,235 TEU.

September 29, 2004
"COSCO Shenzhen" Christened at Yantian

On 28 September 2004, "COSCO Shenzhen", one of the world's largest container vessels, was christened at YICT.

September 24, 2004
Significant Progress for YICT's Phase III Project

On 24 September 2004, Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is pleased to launch the fourth berth of the Phase III Project.