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The Trust’s Hong Kong ports saw a steady number of mega-
vessel calls in 2013, with a total of 338 such vessels dropping
anchor. The two berths at ACT, when combined with the two
existing berths at the adjacent COSCO-HIT, form a 1,380 metre
long contiguous berth which enables both terminals to work in
tandem to service several mega-vessels simultaneously.
In Shenzhen, YICT welcomed several mega-vessels throughout
2013, most notably the world’s largest container vessels, each
with a carrying capacity of 18,000 TEU. In total, YICT received
898 mega-vessels in 2013.
Advanced technologies for a better workplace
In late 2013, HIT signed an agreement to implement remote
control operations for 29 of the RTGCs at Container Terminal
9. The project not only will increase operational effciency, but
it will also enhance industrial safety and improve the working
environment for the staff. This is the frst time remote control
RTGCs are being implemented outside of Japan.
In YICT, the Trust has over the years upgraded various
technologies used at the port to reduce emissions and to
increase effciency. Some of these include the 150 electric
RTGCs (“eRTGCs”), the 26 hybrid RTGCs and the 284 LNG-
powered container tractors currently in use at the port. YICT is
also continuously exploring initiatives to reduce energy usage
with LED lamps, time-controlled lighting and solar panels.
This enables the port to cut down the amount of electricity used
by up to 900,000 kWh each year, equivalent to the power usage
of more than 200 homes a year in China.
Encouraging a first-hand experience
of the Trust’s ports
Throughout 2013, the Trust welcomed over 10,000 visitors to
its ports for guided tours of its facilities and for meetings with
the management. These included visitors from government
delegations, customers, students as well as others who sought
to better understand how the Trust runs its ports.
Staying ahead in the PRD
Combined throughput of the Trust’s Hong Kong ports was
12.0 million TEU for 2013. HIT, COSCO-HIT and ACT together
recorded an average of 198 weekly shipping line services by
trade routes, once again beneftting from Hong Kong’s free
port status and the city’s position as a globally-recognised
transshipment hub.
YICT registered a remarkable year for its 20th year of
operations. Notably, the port handled its 100 millionth TEU
in January, an outstanding achievement given that this was
achieved in less than two decades. In the months of July,
August and October, monthly throughput exceeded 1 million
TEU, a testament to the commitment of the port and the
competence of its staff and related practices. It was therefore
not surprising that YICT had a record high throughput of 10.8
million TEU for the year. The Trust expects signifcant increase
in handling capability upon completion of three additional
deep-water berths at West Port Phase II. YICT also saw 91
weekly shipping line services by trade routes, an affrmation of
its position as the leading Origin & Destination (“O&D”) cargo
hub in the region and as the gateway to Guangdong, one of the
densest manufacturing regions in the world.
Did you know?
The amount of optical fibre used in the
remote control RTGC operations project
at HIT's Container Terminal 9 is about
274 kilometres, which can be covered
by driving between Sentosa and Changi
Airport more than ten times.
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