2001

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News Release
30th January 2001

QC Shipping Launches First Ever Direct Shipping Link Between Indonesia and Bangladesh at JICT

The first new shipping line customer of the year for JICT, QC Shipping is Bangladesh’s largest shipping line and operates an extensive service network throughout South Asia.

News Release
17th January 2001

School Teacher Completes Disney Marathon

We gained worldwide exposure as she carried the Lucayan Harbour Cruise Facility’s name on the back of her running jersey, and helped to promote the harbour and Grand Bahama as she participated,” said Mike Power, General Manager.

News Release
10th January 2001

Port of Felixstowe Helps Local Disabled Community

With help from the Port, Felixstowe Area Community Transport Scheme (FACTS) have purchased a wheelchair-adapted MPV.

News Release
9th January 2001

HIT Purchases 3 Super Post-Panamax Quayside Cranes from Shanghai’s ZPMC

In a contract signing ceremony which was jointly organised by HIT and ZPMC, HIT’s Managing Director Mr Eric Ip commented that the ceremony signified the mutual trust and cooperation between HIT and ZPMC.

9th January 2001

Deeper Channel for Thamesport

Medway Ports has appointed contractors to carry out a dredging campaign to deepen the approach channel to, and open the way for expansion of, Thamesport, one of the UK’s leading container terminals.

2000

News Release
12th December 2000

First Vessel Call of Norwegian Cruise Line at Cristobal Cruise Terminal ¨C Pier 6

The cruise vessel “Norwegian Wind” on the Mystery Cruise Tour is the first cruise vessel to dock at a Panamanian Port at the city of Colon for a full-day excursion, arriving at 08:00 and departing at 18:00 hours.

News Release
12th December 2000

Lucayan Harbour Host Disney’s Christmas Gift-Giving

The FCCA’s annual gift-giving ceremony, aimed at children in the Caribbean was held for the fourth time on Grand Bahama
coordinated by the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. Gifts for some 200 children were brought in by the Disney Wonder.

News Release
12th December 2000

HIT Extended EDI Link to Enable Accuracy & Efficiency Improvements

Container terminal operator Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) successfully extended the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) link service to clients Uniglory Marine Corporation (UGMC) and Wan Hai Lines Ltd. (Wan Hai).

News Release
6th December 2000

60 Millionth Container Handled at HIT

Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) marked a significant historical milestone by handling its 60 millionth container at a quayside ceremony on 6 December 2000.

News Release
6th December 2000

Florida Cruise Association to Play Santa at the Lucayan Harbour Cruise Facility

“To bring happiness and cheer to so many children during the special time of the year is indeed a very touching display of concern and compassion displayed annually by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association.”

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