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JICT donates US$100,000 to Central Java earthquake victims

[Jakarta - 30 May 2006] Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT), a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and P.T. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (PELINDO II), through its "JICT Care" programme will contribute US$100,000 in cash to the citizens affected by this tragedy. Apart from that, JICT has announced to waive all handling charges on containers bringing relief supplies to the affect areas.

Bambang Bhakti, President Director of JICT commented, "The management and employees of JICT express our deepest condolences to the victims and their family of the quake. Our donation is small compared to the size of the damage that the quake has done but I believe if everyone of us joins hands together to support what we can, hopefully the survivors will be able to rebuild their lives as soon as possible."


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Jakarta International Container International (JICT)

Jakarta International Container Terminal is Indonesia's largest container terminal and is jointly owned by Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group and P.T. Pelabuhan Indonesia II. Strategically located in the industrial heartland of West Java, JICT serves as Indonesia's national hub port.

Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH)

Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), 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 a total of 247 berths in 42 ports together with a number of transportation related service companies. With industry recognized core competence in the effective and efficient management and operation of ports, the HPH Group handled 51.8 million TEU in 2005.

PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II

PT. (Persero) Pelabuhan Indonesia II (PELINDO II) is a state owned enterprise which operates 12 of the largest ports in the 10 provinces of Indonesia, This includes: Tanjung Priok, Panjang, Palembang, Teluk Bayur, Pontianak, Cirebon, Banten, Jambi, Sunda Kelapa, Bengkulu, Pangkal Balam and Tanjung Pandan. All services from PELINDO II's subsidiaries and affiliates has tremendous potential to develop its business and compete in the international trade era, in line with the company's vision and mission. Handling 95 million tons of cargo and vessel for more than 57.000 vessels last year, PT. PELINDO II has a tremendous potential to develop its business in future.