ANNUAL REPORT 2025 65 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT To ensure safety protocols are properly executed, HPH Trust emphasises open and regular communication between leadership team and frontline workers. This approach facilitates the development of practical safety initiatives that incorporate the firsthand experience of workers, combined with strategic guidance from managers. HIT has multiple departmental safety committees, with at least half of the members representing workers, and all chairpersons are part of the top management within the Safety and Health Steering Committee. YANTIAN has established a departmental Safety Production Management Committee to oversee the management of its safety risk classification and control issues. Meetings arranged include quarterly Safety and Security meetings, weekly Operations Managers meetings, monthly Safety and Health Committee meetings, and quarterly Safety and Health Steering Committee meetings. Following any work-related incident, the Safety and Security (“S&S”) department is responsible for conducting a detailed investigation and documenting the incident details in the Incident Investigation Report System. S&S department is also tasked with identifying and implementing all necessary corrective and preventive measures within an agreed-upon timeframe. At the end of each year, HIT and YANTIAN evaluate all relevant departments based on accident indicators and safety and hygiene metrics, and conduct various inspections. If any department fails to meet expectations in any area, senior management of the Trust is promptly informed, and appropriate actions are taken. Moving forward, the Trust aims to achieve zero fatalities in the medium- and long-term, as well as to reduce and minimise work-related injuries and illnesses for both employees and external contractor workers. HPH Trust regrets to report a fatal traffic incident occurred at YANTIAN in November 2025 involving an external truck driver, who sustained injuries after leaving the vehicle cabin in an operational zone and subsequently passed away. Even though the individuals involved in this incident were neither YANTIAN employees nor external contractor workers, the Trust still recognises it as a serious safety event. In line with the commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all port users, the Trust has put in place additional precautionary measures and will continue to strengthen controls, including the deployment of AI‑enabled location‑tracking to monitor people and trucks in container yard areas and to discourage drivers from leaving their cabins in operational zones, as well as ongoing safety training and awareness programmes for employees, external contractor workers and port users. To enhance awareness of workplace health and safety among employees and external contractor workers, a Safety Education and Training System provides port-specific safety education. The following are major port-specific training and initiatives delivered in 2025: • General induction training and specialised safety training were provided for high-risk roles, such as crane operators. Prior to any work assignment, participants must pass examinations. Training materials are available to YANTIAN employees and external contractor workers on the YANTIAN mobile app. • Copies of the safety handbook and standard operating procedures were distributed to all employees and external contractor workers. The Safety Team conducted monthly meetings with subcontracting company representatives to share knowledge and best practices. • Regular safety risk assessments were conducted for high-risk activities, including RTGC operations, QC lift maintenance, and crane structure inspections. Corresponding work procedures were developed, and residual risks were measured to ensure safety. • Container handling equipment are operated only by licensed workers. The Trust maintains a database of workers’ details, including regular checks on their licence validity to ensure compliance. • After any incident, the Trust provided follow-up guidance and safety refresher training to employees and external contractor workers to reinforce safety requirements. The storage and handling of dangerous goods (“DG”) is crucial to the safety at ports. The Trust strictly complies with local regulations, including the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (CAP. 295) in Hong Kong and the Safety Requirements for Port Operation – Part 3: Dangerous Cargo Container in Chinese Mainland. To adhere to these regulations, the Trust has secured the necessary permits, such as the Dangerous Goods License, the Annexed Certificate for Hazardous Goods Operations at Ports, and Grade 1 Standardization in Safety Product Certification (Port Dangerous Goods Operation) for DG operations. Regular communication with relevant government bodies ensures that the Trust remains informed about the latest regulatory requirements for handling hazardous containers. Relevant workers are mandated to train before their work assignments, and receive regular updates and refresher courses on the topic of DG. CASE STUDY: Safe and Smart Workplace Since ATs are set to be introduced to barge operations at the terminal in 2026, HIT took proactive steps by organising a safety traffic week specifically for external tractor drivers. This initiative not only raised awareness about the importance of ATs but also emphasised a critical rule that no one should disembark from the truck in the operational zone. To further enhance overall terminal safety management, YANTIAN is planning to leverage AI technology to detect violations of terminal regulations. The planned measures include monitoring drivers who leave their driving cabins and park trucks in prohibited areas, and tracking the locations of people and trucks in the container yard, with the aim of ensuring a safer and more efficient terminal environment. Additionally, HIT is already utilising AI cameras to combat jaywalking within the yard and to prevent illegal intruders from entering its premises. This technology plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure environment and enhancing overall safety on-site. Safety traffic week at HIT, raising safety awareness among external tractor drivers
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