Foremost injects youth into fleet with NYK-chartered newbuilds after string of sales By Eric Priante Martin TradeWinds May 2, 2024 Foremost Group has brought the average age of its on-the-water fleet to below five years after taking delivery of a pair of biofuel-upgraded newbuildings and selling off five ships earlier in the year. Before the…
New ships are the latest in an eco-friendly fleet that embraces technological advancements and exceeds required Environmental Standards New York, NY – April 8, 2024 — U.S.-based shipping company Foremost Group (“Foremost”) took delivery of two new Capesize bulk carriers at Imari shipyard in Saga prefecture, owned by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, Japan. Each ship is approximately 181,500…
New York, NY – July 21, 2022 – U.S.-based shipping company Foremost Group (“Foremost”) celebrated contracts with Namura Shipbuilding for two new Capesize bulk carriers and with NYK Group for two long-term charter contracts this week at the Harvard Club.
NEW YORK, NY – April 2, 2022 – Foremost Group Founder and Honorary Chairman Dr. James S. C. Chao was recently featured in LEADERS Magazine as a part of its series profiling Purpose driven leaders. In the profile, Dr. Chao discusses Foremost Group, including the Company’s history and culture, as well as the Chao family’s…
NEW YORK, NY – January 20, 2022 – Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao was recently featured in LEADERS Magazine as part of its coverage of distinguished Women Leaders. In the profile, Ms. Chao discusses Foremost Group’s history, operations, and track record as a leading dry bulk shipping company. She also touches on the…
NEW YORK, NY – January 5, 2022 – Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao was recently included by TradeWinds amongst a group of more than three dozen industry leaders asked to provide their perspective about efforts to protect the environment in 2022. Excerpts of Ms. Chao’s response are below, and the full response can…
NEW YORK, NY – December 16, 2021 – Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao was recently recognized by Marine Log as one of the Top Women in the Maritime industry for the year 2021. In addition to Ms. Chao, those also recognized include leaders from across the maritime industry, including, among others, the American…
Acknowledgment Received at NAMEPA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Conference and Awards Program on October 28th November 3, 2021 — Foremost Group, a New York–based shipping company with worldwide operations, was recently recognized for its new corporate membership in the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) at NAMEPA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Conference and Awards Program on October…
NEW YORK, NY – On Tuesday, October 12, Foremost Group Chair and CEO Angela Chao joined the SHIPPINGInsight 2021 Conference for a panel discussion with other shipowners to discuss the state of the shipping industry from the perspective of industry leaders. Joining Ms. Chao on the panel were other industry veterans from Cargill, Petrobras, Ardmore…
In this interview, Angela Chao talks about her experience becoming the CEO of Foremost Group, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global shipping industry, and her philanthropic efforts. Angela Chao is the chairman and CEO of Foremost Group, a New York–based shipping company with worldwide operations. Founded in 1964 by her father, Dr. James…