Evergreen turns 50! In the month in which it celebrates half a century of existence, this is the right time to take a look back and see where it came from, what it has achieved and what it has learned.
Evergreen – 50 Years of History
Born from the sea, Evergreen has faced winds and tides, sailing at the forefront of international planning.
The Group’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Y. F. Chang, established Evergreen Marine Corp. in 1968. After 50 years, it has overcome challenges and continued on a steady course towards a future of infinite possibilities.
“I’m passionate about the sea and I can’t leave my job in the maritime industry. To pursue a career, you have to set yourself a goal and dedicate yourself to achieving that goal. If you fail, try again! Mistakes are the father of success. Always keep trying.
When I started the company, I had no intention of becoming a shipping tycoon. 500-ton ships were enough to meet our needs, and there was no need for larger vessels. At the time, it was hard to imagine the scale of our operation today.”
Dr. Y. F. Chang
In 1968, Dr. Chang started the company with a used general cargo ship. Despite adversity and fierce competition, his leadership encouraged his employees to stay positive and overcome obstacles along the way.
“At first we were based in a four-storey building on Chang-an East Road. My apartment was on the fourth floor and the offices were on the first and second floors. We were a small company with just a few bulk carriers.
Everyone probably still remembers the fire on the Ever Island ship in Keelung. That was a very tough time. At that time we asked the Marubeni Corporation for help to build five new cargo ships. I was planning to build container ships. The head of Marubeni’s business department asked me why Evergreen would want to venture into container shipping and whether we were qualified to do so. To that I replied, “Yes, absolutely!”
Dr. Y. F. Chang
Historic dates
1969 – Launch of the first Far East-Middle East service line.
1972 – Inauguration of Taiwan’s first Far East-Caribbean service line. Guided by Dr. Chang’s exceptional vision, Evergreen fully embraced containerized transport.
1975 – Launch of Taiwan’s first containerized route between the Far East and the US East Coast, becoming the first Taiwanese carrier to offer containerized maritime transport.
1979 – Inauguration of Taiwan’s first fully containerized service between the Far East and Europe, breaking the century-old monopoly held by the Far Eastern Freight Conference.
1983 – Construction of the largest inland container terminal in the Far East.
1984 – Launch of the world’s first fully containerized West-East and East-West service, setting an unprecedented mark in the containerized shipping industry.
1985 – Evergreen becomes the largest containerized shipping company in the world.
We continue to grow
All over the world we are keeping up the positive pace of development. We are committed to creating more opportunities for the global transport industry.
Over the course of 50 years, with an unwavering will, we have ventured and dispersed across seas, lands and skies to make Evergreen what it is today. As a leading brand in the global containerized transport industry, Evergreen has achieved several important milestones and gained international recognition. It now operates a fleet of more than 200 container ships, serving five continents.
Present in more than 300 locations around the world, we are growing consistently and innovating constantly. Our operational strategy is comprehensive and flexible. We have upgraded to digital commerce, providing all customers with high-quality and efficient transportation services.
In the pursuit of greater labor efficiency, we continue to stay true to our corporate philosophy of generating profits while at the same time caring about our employees and giving back to society.
We use the most advanced naval technologies in order to promote a sustainable coexistence between humanity and the environment, and to protect the Earth.
Today Evergreen’s success is the result of the concerted efforts of our entire team, as well as the support and backing of all our customers and partners. Since our early days in shipping, Evergreen’s spirit of challenge, innovation and teamwork has led us to diversify into a network of affiliated companies with mutual ties, all growing and prospering together. We strive to be a positive influence on all levels of society and share our successes to produce solid returns for all. We firmly believe that success is built on mutual respect, integrity, sharing and prosperity.
Through 50 years of resilience, Evergreen has blossomed from its maritime roots. We continue our quest for service excellence and explore more possibilities for the future.
We thank all our colleagues and partners who have worked alongside us over the last 50 years. Your support motivates us to stay true to our original ambition of facing the wind and tides and forging the path to the future.
We will support the concept of sustainable development and maintain a firm and pragmatic approach to continue improving, surpassing and expanding our vast transportation services, while pursuing the great goal that leads us to sail to every corner of the world.
Evergreen is proud to be dedicated to making life better for everyone, whether on sea, land or air. Our goal is to enrich people’s lives and work hand in hand to create a better future…
Evergreen has reached its 50th anniversary!
Full Steam Ahead!
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