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Honor.
Integrity.
Performance.

WELCOME TO FOREMOST GROUP

Foremost Group is an American shipping company headquartered in New York that charters out  some of the world’s largest and most eco-friendly ships to blue-chip clients who use the vessels to transport dry bulk products to markets around the world. The company was founded in 1964 by Dr. James S.C. Chao and his late wife, Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao. Dr. James S.C. Chao leads the company reflecting the principles set at its founding: “Foremost does not necessarily aspire to be the biggest, but we do strive to be the best.”

As a global leader in dry bulk shipping, Foremost Group has earned a worldwide reputation for its commitment to exceptional service and performance while always holding itself to the highest ethical standards.

For almost 60 years, Foremost Group has maintained its core values — honor, integrity and performance — earning a sterling reputation from its charterers, shipyards and other partners for its faithful devotion to its mission statement: “Our mission is to remain a premier provider of ocean transportation services and a model of excellence for our industry.”

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  • SUNY Maritime College to Confer Honorary Degree Upon Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chairman of Foremost Group

  • Marine Society of New York honors Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chair of Foremost Group and Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Special Recognition for Distinguished Service to the Maritime Industry Award

  • Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary Doctorate

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