Honor.
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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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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
Read more: 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 AwardNew York, NY March 19, 2026 Marine Society of the City of New York proudly announces that the Founder and Chairman of Foremost Group, Dr. James S. C. Chao, and his eldest daughter, The Honorable Elaine L. Chao,…
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Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary Doctorate
Read more: Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary DoctorateWebb Institute Glen Cove, New York October 24, 2025 Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-honorary-doctorate-degree-recipient-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-webb-institute/ Read President Mark Martecchini’s introduction of Dr. James S. C. Chao: https://foremostgroupusa.com/introduction-of-dr-james-s-c-chao-by-mark-martecchini-president-of-webb-institute/ Read Marine Link’s news report: https://foremostgroupusa.com/dr-james-s-c-chao-honored-by-webb-institute/ Webb Institute proudly…
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Introduction by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Presenting Asia Society Game Changers Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao & Secretary Elaine Chao
Read more: Introduction by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Presenting Asia Society Game Changers Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao & Secretary Elaine ChaoAsia SocietyCipriani 25 Broadway, New YorkOctober 15, 2025 Learn more about Asia Society Game Changer Award: https://asiasociety.org/asia-game-changer-awards Good evening! It’s wonderful to be back at the Asia Society Game Changers Award ceremony where I once introduced the champion…