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HIT luncheons
On 18 May 2015, HIT held a barge operator luncheon to mark
the collaborative eorts between barge operators and HIT in
improving barge operation eciency and to secure HIT as a
gateway for South China cargoes.
On 10 August 2015, HIT held its “Ready for the Future” luncheon
to showcase to shipping lines the latest developments at HIT and
highlight upcoming initiatives designed to improve productivity,
eciency and communication.
Conference and fair participation by YICT and HIT
From 14 to 16 October 2015, YICT participated in the 2015
China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation
Fair held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre.
YICT showcased its latest developments, technological
upgrades, green port initiatives and highlighted its mega-
vessel servicing capabilities at the event.
HIT participated in the Asian Logistics and Maritime
Conference 2015 held in Hong Kong from 17 to 18 November
2015 and Marintec China 2015 held in Shanghai from 1 to 4
December 2015. At both events, HIT showcased its operational
eciencies and unparalleled service levels.
HIT launched the Customer Plus
Mobile App
On 23 November 2015, HIT launched
the Customer Plus Mobile App, allowing
stakeholders to enquire about general
vessel schedules, container information
and special terminal announcements with greater convenience.
Through this secured application, shipping lines are able to
access a virtual map of the berthing location and obtain
updates of vessel status at HIT. Push notifications are available
for vessel berthing and departure, container loading and
unloading, and gate in and out status.
1.3 EMPLOYEES
Employees form the core of our operations. We provide
opportunities for our employees to develop their careers with
us. We recognise how essential they are to the organisation,
and believe that training and communication are key to
maintaining a committed and eective workforce.
HIT management held town hall meetings with sta
In 2015, HIT held six town hall meetings between management
and over 1,000 sta. At the meetings, HIT Managing Director
Mr. Gerry Yim shared the company’s business overview as well
as challenges and strategies. Mr. Yim also highlighted the green,
safety and health initiatives in 2015.
HIT Family Day 2015
HIT held its Family Day on 8 March 2015, welcoming approximately
5,000 staff, external contractor workers and their families. The
carnival received enormous local community support, with HK
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational
Education (“IVE”) (Tsing Yi), Junior Police Call (Kwai Tsing), South
Kwai Chung Service Centre, Tsuen Wan Trade Association
Primary School and Youth College hosting games and stage
performances.
Free medical consultations at YICT
On 17 April 2015, the Shenzhen Federation of Returned Overseas
Chinese collaborated with YICT to provide free medical
consultations to more than 150 YICT sta. The consultations
were conducted on-site by ophthalmologists, orthopaedists and
cardiovascular specialists from leading Shenzhen hospitals. There
were also information sessions on the prevention and cure of
glaucoma and osteoporosis.
Guests at the HIT barge operator luncheon
YICT sta at the 2015 China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and
Transportation Fair
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