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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. Their daughter, Angela Chao, became CEO in 2018.

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.

Foremost Group is an industry leader in incorporating fuel-efficient designs and technologies in its fleet of modern and eco-friendly dry bulk carriers. The company can ship more than 20 million tons of goods around the world each year for its blue-chip clients. This includes a wide variety of dry bulk products, such as grains, soybeans, iron ore, and other essential goods.

Foremost ensures the highest-quality service by exclusively managing ships that have been built to its high standards and specifications. To maintain rigorous quality control, the company does not manage pre-owned or secondhand vessels.

Since its founding, Foremost Group has incorporated eco-friendly designs and technologies in the company’s fleet which today includes some of the world’s largest and most eco- friendly bulk carriers. This is in keeping with Dr. Chao’s steadfast belief that treating the environment with respect is not only a good business practice, but it’s also a solemn responsibility. Foremost Group is proud to have an industry-leading track record on environmental issues for almost 60 years.