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Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary Doctorate
Webb 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 awarded Dr. James S.C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost Group, an Honorary Doctor of Science…
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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
Asia 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 Afghan Women’s Robotics team. As a Board member, I am proud to have been a part of…
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Coast Guard Foundation Event in NYC Honors Dr. James S.C. Chao and Coast Guard, Features Keynote by Elaine Chao
The Coast Guard Foundation’s New York Salutes the Coast Guard dinner honored maritime leader Dr. James S.C. Chao and the crew of Cutter William Chadwick, with a keynote from The Honorable Elaine Chao. Pier 61, New York CityOctober 11, 2025 Source: https://www.coastguardfoundation.org/news/coast-guard-foundation-event-in-nyc-honors-dr-james-s-c-chao-and-coast-guard-features-keynote-by-elaine-chao Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s Remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-sole-honoree-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-united-states-coast-guard-foundation-tribute-dinner/ Read President Chairman Thomas Allegretti’s…
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Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao, LEGACY AWARD HONOREE, at National ACE annual Gala
New York, New YorkSeptember 19, 2025 National ACE 2025 Conference Recap:https://www.nationalace.org/news/2025-conference-press-release Thank you for this wonderful award. I understand that there are many entrepreneurs who started and own their businesses here this evening. I want to first of all, congratulate you for your courage, determination, vision. You are contributing to Society. You are creating jobs…
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Foremost Group Honored with Designated Owners & Operators Membership by Rio Tinto.
New York, NY Foremost Group is proud to announce its formal recognition as a Designated Owner & Operator (DOO) by Rio Tinto, one of the world’s leading mining and metals companies, also the largest dry bulk cargo shipper. In July, 2025, Mr. Matthew Tan, General Manager Chartering, Rio Tinto, visited Foremost’s headquarters in New York…
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Acceptance Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao receiving the Lifetime Legacy Award by Serica
New York, New YorkMay 22, 2025 Serica 2025 Trailblazer Conference & Gala Recap: https://www.sericainitiative.org/post/honorees-trailblazers-unite-at-the-2025-serica-gala-in-nyc Hello, everyone. Thank you for this wonderful award to our family. I want to commend Ms. Anla Cheng for her dedication and devotion to the Asian American community and for founding this organization. On behalf of my family, I want to…
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Dr. James S. C. Chao Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from ABS
On April 23, 2025, at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Meeting held at the New York Yacht Club in New York City, Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chair of the Foremost Group, was honored with the prestigious Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. In recognition of his decades of leadership, contributions to maritime…
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International Leadership Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Honors Dr. James S. C. Chao with Lifetime Legacy Award
The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) held its 2024 Annual Leadership and Business Conference at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on the morning of July 25; ILF Chairman Dr. Paul Hsu gave a welcoming speech and kicked off the 25th-anniversary series of events, which included a panel discussion with Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Grace…
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Foremost Group Celebrates 60 Years of Success as a Trusted Global Shipping Leader
New York, NY – July 8, 2024 – U.S.-based shipping company Foremost Group celebrated its 60th anniversary as a trusted industry leader serving first-class ship charterers, operators, and end-users worldwide. In noting this milestone, hundreds of distinguished guests flew in from all around the world to attend the celebration at the Harvard Club of New…
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Bank SinoPac sponsors the first energy-saving joint loan to a bulk carrier to move towards sustainable carbon reduction target
Green finance assists in turning maritime shipping net zero 【Taipei News】 Bank SinoPac continues to promote green energy sustainability and play a leading role in green finance, signing a five-year, US$90 million loan agreement with the U.S.-based Foremost Group last Friday (August 23rd). Bank SinoPac said that this time, as the coordinator, quota manager, collateral…