[28 November 2005 - Hong Kong] Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) today celebrated its continued success as it unveiled its 90 millionth container.

The quayside celebration was attended by senior executives from HIT and Hanjin Shipping. Mr. Eric Ip, Managing Director of HIT and Mr. J.W. Park, President and CEO of Hanjin Shipping, officiated at this landmark event.

Mr. Eric Ip said, "We take great pride in our achievement of handling the 90 millionth container, and are delighted to be celebrating this momentous occasion with Hanjin Shipping. Today not only marks yet another milestone for HIT, but it is also a testament of our relentless pursuit to provide the highest level of service to our customers." He further added, "Through our ongoing efforts to engage in an even closer working relationship with Hanjin Shipping, and indeed all our customers, we are able to create innovative business solutions, which allow us to continue to excel in this increasingly competitive environment."

Mr. J.W. Park said, "Hanjin Shipping utilises HPH's network of ports throughout the world and, as such, has created a long-term partnership with HPH. With so many new factors in the shipping industry, such as new alliance partnerships and deployment of mega carriers, we look forward to solidifying partnerships that we have come to trust and work with, like the one we have with HIT."

As one of the world's leading container terminal operators, HIT continues to strive for operational excellence. Earlier this year, HIT launched the award-winning Next Generation Terminal Management System (nGen), which delivers a seamless integrated service, ensuring even shorter turnaround times.

From left to right: Mr. C.H. Kim, Section Chief/S. Manager, Logistics Operation Section, Hanjin Shipping; Mr. Eddy Ma, General Manager - Terminal Operations of HIT; Mr. Kenneth Ying, Executive Director of HIT; Mr. J.W. Park, President and CEO, Hanjin Shipping; Mr. Eric Ip, Managing Director of HIT; Mr. H.J. Kim, Managing Director, Hanjin Shipping (China); Mr. Kenneth Wong, General Manager - Commercial of HIT; Mr. Mickey Leong, Director/General Manager, Atlanta Shipping Agency Limited; Mr. S.W. Choi, Vice President, Hong Kong & South China, Hanjin Shipping. From left to right: Mr. Eddy Ma, General Manager - Terminal Operations of HIT; Mr. Kenneth Wong, General Manager - Commercial of HIT; Mr. Kenneth Ying, Executive Director of HIT; Mr. Eric Ip, Managing Director of HIT; Mr. J.W. Park, President and CEO, Hanjin Shipping; Mr. H.J. Kim, Managing Director, Hanjin Shipping (China); Mr. Mickey Leong, Director/General Manager, Atlanta Shipping Agency Limited; Mr. S.W. Choi, Vice President, Hong Kong & South China, Hanjin Shipping.

Notes to Editor:

Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) is the largest container terminal in Hong Kong. With a strong emphasis on productivity and efficiency, HIT is committed to the creation and implementation of forward-looking, service-enhancing technology.

HIT is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL). HPH is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator with interests in 20 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Today, HPH operates in a total of 41 ports together with a number of transportation-related service companies.