“How can HPH Trust improve its efficiency?” In 2025, HIT launched a second-generation AI system for remote container inspection at gate operations. This system is used to identify container damage and verify seal presence, assisting indoor container inspectors in enhancing the quality of the inspection process. This advancement significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of container inspection at the gate. Similarly, YANTIAN kickstarted a project to purchase new remote control QCs. Six existing QCs will be replaced with seven new units, two of which will be specifically designed for barge operations. This project aims to further enhance the terminal’s capacity for barge operations and strengthen its operational competitiveness when serving mega-vessels. HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST 38 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT During the reporting year, the Trust addressed the following topics of concern from customers.1 1 In the reporting year, the Trust received 0 complaints and 0 compliments. “How can HPH Trust address the changing demand in the global market?” In support of Hong Kong’s goal to achieve zero vehicular emissions by 2050, HIT began importing electric vehicles (“EVs”) to the city in 2025. HIT is expanding its service offerings beyond container handling. Meanwhile, YANTIAN is responding to the increase in ultra-large container vessels calls by continuing its QC heightening journey and initiating a three-year QC heightening project till 2027, which involves 20 QCs. In 2025, six QCs had been heightened to meet the growing need for taller QCs. “How can HPH Trust maintain its competitive edge among ports in the GBA?” HPH Trust has established strategic partnerships, provided incentives, and consistently improved its service levels to maintain the inclusion of the Trust in the global networks of alliances and independent carriers. HIT is reinforcing its position as an international transshipment hub by actively promoting its Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect (“SZ-HK Connect”) service. Additionally, scheduled block trains from Chongqing and Chengdu to YANTIAN have been newly introduced, enabling the direct transfer of cargo onto dedicated barges to Hong Kong, facilitating connections to ocean vessels bound for destinations around the world. YANTIAN affirmed its role as a pivotal logistics hub, chosen as the preferred port of call by multiple shipping lines and alliances, and remained agile in supporting growing volume demand particularly in transshipment cargoes.
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