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Evergreen Group

Interview with Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y. F. Chang When Evergreen founder and Group Chairman Again, we looked beyond. I foresaw the eventual Dr. Y. F. Chang commenced liner container collapse, or I would not have fought it. Today, services he boldly entered various trades as an it is effectively gone. Europe was different — independent in a conference-dominated environ- especially the Far East Freight Conference ment. Amid accusations and finger-pointing by (FEFC). It was strong and, frankly, ruthless, the cartel members about Evergreen’s motives, and a very restrictive cartel. If a shipper was the carrier quickly proved itself in the U.S. trades disloyal — that is, used an independent — and then faced the really rough waters of the and then wanted to come back to a conference European and Far East markets. The conferences carrier, the customer was at their mercy; there there were closed; they were “strong and ruth- were no guarantees that the freight would move. less,” Chang recalled, and the penalties for ship- They could turn down the booking, and the ping with so-called outsiders were harsh. shipper could be blackballed, scrambling for For Chang, there was a defining moment space at any price.There was so much acrimony when he knew that Evergreen could survive and and betrayal. thrive. “Business comes down to people — just We had to convince customers truly one at a two people,” he said. For him, that other person time; (that is,) person-to-person assure them was from Michelin, the French tire manufacturer, Noting today that this gentleman is retired, that our life was not going to be three months, and the place was a café at the Ritz Hotel in living in Brittany and that they write each other, as many independents had experienced. They Paris, and it was 1980. The Evergreen founder Chang recalled, “I knew at that moment that we were skeptical and frightened. We had to build knew that the conference carriers were even will- could make it, that we could be successful; it was trust under very trying circumstances, to build ing to lose money to gain a toehold with a major the key event. The rest is history.” critical mass. It was a critical point in our his- shipper and that most nonconference carriers had Sitting for an exclusive interview for this tory as container ship operators. a three-month shelf life. But Group Chairman Journal of Commerce special in his Taipei head- Chang sat for hours with his potential customer quarters office, Chang was almost wistful in Q: That was one of many difficult deci- ... eye to eye … give and take. “I could see he recalling that moment that could have been the sions. What about the role of the container was in a dilemma on whether or not to accept make-it-or-break-it for what it today is a multi- shipping industry over three decades of your my word on our commitment to make sure his faceted worldwide transportation conglomerate experience? cargo was always delivered. After much discus- second-to-none. Chang: From our perspective, we saw our sion, I placed one hand on his shoulder and said competitors as fearful of our success. They tried with sincerity, ‘Do not be afraid.’ He trusted me. Q: What was the plan more than three to portray us as discounters. But, in truth, we We smiled. The deal was done.” The European decades ago? tried never to carry cargo that was noncompen- shippers, he said, “needed sustainability, and if Chang: There was no grand scheme. We satory. That honor can go to some of the other the new carriers collapsed, their cargo would not decided to enter the liner business by using carriers, many of whom are no longer with us. be able to find a ship.” newly ordered P-type conventional vessels. I But it was a stigma. Page 4A > saw the trend. The container wave was not stop- ping. I changed the order from breakbulk to container ships, the S-type vessels. If we had not switched, there would be no Evergreen today. When we first announced this decision, it was momentous. Our financial people at Marubeni were shocked. But our success grew — a confluence of positive factors including peo- ple, management, bankers and financiers, all of them visionary with the ability to look beyond.

Q: What was it like to start an independ- ent liner container service in 1975? Chang: The conference system in American trades was strong but more liberal. Indepen-

dents could test the waters, and some survived. Photos by Gordon Forsyth IV, July 13, 2005

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Chang: We own and operate our own termi- demand for steel is slowing down. There are nals in Panama and Italy. We operate our own items we used to buy from China that are now facilities in Kaohsiung. We have some control being made in Malaysia. over facilities in Los Angeles and our big new facility in Tacoma. Ideally, a shipping company Q: But China has not reached its peak. should be able to control its marine terminals to Chang: The whole world is asking China to remain competitive and control costs. Of course, slow down. Its growth has been at breakneck that will not happen everywhere. speed. The world economy cannot keep pace. We see a paradigm shift. It was dock-to- On its own, it must activate some macroeco- dock, and the terminal prevailed; then door-to- nomic controls. This would help inflation. door and now floor-to-floor, where the terminal is a link. Logistics is the model now, and this Q: Your “whole world” view opens up will become a major provider of service that will the door to any other thoughts you may link shipment to ship. have. Chang: We all want to leave a better world Q: Your roots are in ocean shipping. With for the next generation. This includes a cleaner logistics the new buzzword, how do you view globe, a more peaceful society and the end of > Page 3A We worked to get rates the role of the water segment? the kind of enmity that fractures our relation- increased. One shipowner proposed that we each Chang: Shipping is characterized by its ups ships — a kinder place. We have to look at mothball 20 percent of our fleets to reduce and downs. We talk about logistics, but logistics what makes us the same rather than what capacity so our ships would have greater utiliza- does not exist without the ship. A true maritime makes us different. And we must be generous tion. My suggestion was that we raise the rates nation must have great knowledge of the total to those who have little. The Chang Yung-fa and let our ships sail 80 percent full, not fully global picture because shipping is — and Foundation in Taiwan realizes my personal goal laden. The percentages were the same, but the should be — a leading economic indicator, a of giving back to a society that has been good tonnage would be on the sea, and we would be bellwether of economic situations. to me. If we all held each other’s hands more able to increase rates. Evergreen was the leader For example, we are looking into further often, the world could be a better place. The of that pack. We use the same philosophy in our expansion in South America. India and Africa range of our services has required that I travel airfreight business as well. are fertile markets. China is still big, but we see to all points of the globe and get to know all But there was no solidarity to unite and hike the slowdown in the development of infrastruc- people. freight rates. Our rates are a matter of public ture in China. China is buying sand and gravel It is a wonderful world, but there is much record at the FMC (Federal Maritime Commis- from Brazil and negotiating for lower prices. The to do. ■ sion). If we had engaged in a price-cutting war, Evergreen would have died a long time ago.

Q: What about the situation today? Chang: Out of greed, everyone still wants his or her vessels full. We have good times and abundant trade lanes and others that are not as bountiful. I remain somewhat peeved at the shipping industry. It is a business without any unity. The ones who have the best façade are the biggest culprits. Of course, security and the environment are major influences now. And they are priorities. Technology and information are vital to our business models. At the Evergreen Group, including Lloyd Triestino and Hatsu Marine, we have always had an ongoing building program to ensure that our fleet remains young and advanced, as well as totally compliant and beyond with regulations worldwide.

Q: The Evergreen Group is involved in terminal and infrastructure development. How do you feel about ocean carriers getting into Ever Spring, on its maiden call, started the Evergreen entry into containerization in terminal operations? August 1975.

4A Advertising Supplement to The Journal of Commerce • www.joc.com August 8, 2005 IT ALL BEGAN WITH FOUR NEWLY-BUILT 675-TEU SHIPS. We are proud of where we are today — Evergreen Everywhere. We congratulate Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y. F. Chang on this milestone and are honored to reach this anniversary together.

1975 2005

EVERGREEN AMERICA CORP. Evergreen Group

It began with a vision and a ship

n 1968, Group Chairman Dr. Yung-fa Chang single, second-hand vessel, the Central Trust, a Chairman Chang’s endeavors. Evergreen’s market launched his first shipping company, the precursor of an organization that has grown to share grew apace, as did its fleet and scope of I precursor of today’s global leader, Evergreen comprise the most modern fleet sailing the seven operations. Marine, positioning himself and his emergent seas today. Only a year later, the Ever Island was On the heels of the North American success, multinational corporation as a prime mover in added, as Evergreen burst onto the world stage the company pushed on to ports on the Red Sea terms of Taiwan’s destiny and his own, as well. with its first sailing into the congested ports of and in the East Mediterranean. The increase in Throughout the ’50s, Keelung — then Taiwan’s the Middle East. From this point forward, Chang exports from Asia to the region fueled strong primary harbor, which had been virtually was able to ensure a reliable service for his growth for the company as it developed its opera- destroyed during the war — suffered badly in Taiwanese customers. It is also from this point tions on the European periphery. Especially terms of trade. What little export cargo did exist forward that Evergreen’s reputation for economy tempting was a move to Europe’s industrial heart was in stark imbalance when positioned against and efficiency on behalf of the shipper in virtually — the north — where a more equitable balance the growing amount of imports composed almost every market on the globe was born. in trade ensured stronger round-trip voyages. entirely of consumer goods coming from the In the early ’70s, containerization had become But such a venture was not for the faint of United States. recognized and accepted as the wave of the heart. Times have certainly changed, but in 1979 In the early ’60s, however, the winds began to future; Evergreen embraced the philosophy with conferences were exceedingly powerful. Entering change when Washington withdrew many of its its entry into North American markets (the carrier a trade in competition against the concerted foreign-aid programs with a view toward encour- was already a presence in Central America and the action of many carriers would be extremely aging Taiwan to rebuild its infrastructure. Trade Caribbean). The company became an American fix- difficult — offering a quality service at lower shifted dramatically as raw materials such as coal, ture in 1975 when it opened its New York office than conference rates would be almost impossi- gas, oil, semifinished electronic goods and capital in anticipation of the inauguration of its service ble. Evergreen met the challenge head-on and equipment began to flow into the little island between the U.S. East Coast and the Far East and entered the highly competitive North Atlantic nation. formally joined the container revolution. trade to the welcome embrace of shippers, who At the same time, Group Chairman Chang Evergreen was on the move: A second U.S. service were eager to support a carrier that was so began building his fleet of ships, dedicating his to California was opened in October 1976 and responsive to their needs. maritime enterprise to the liner-shipping busi- extended to include Seattle in 1977, followed Quite an accomplishment in only a decade, ness. As Taiwan boomed, so did Evergreen — soon after by the U.S. Gulf service — all with but not good enough for Chang. His boldest their destinies intertwined in myriad ways evident larger second-generation vessels. move came in 1984 in one fell swoop: Ever- even to this very day. Much of Evergreen’s early The company enjoyed great success in the green’s easterly and westerly port calls were success was based on Chang’s determination to United States. Its ubiquitous green boxes were integrated into a historic two-way Round-the- assist Taiwan’s reconstruction and his vow to pro- fast becoming a common sight deep into the World service, which combined dependable weekly vide Taiwanese shippers with all the space they country, and American shippers came to appreci- sailings between all major east-west cargo ports required to market their goods abroad. ate the straightforward independent approach to and the cost savings of routine container reposi- By 1968, Evergreen sailed into history with a business that was the hallmark of all of Group tioning. This move was truly astounding in the trade: The transport community could not con- ceive of an operation that required a company to invest in the immediate newbuilding of more than 20 vessels necessary for deployment in port sequences that had never even been tried. Shipper support was enormous and Evergreen’s vision amply rewarded. The Round-the-World serv- ice became the model for all multinational carriers and was the impetus for the development of the concept of globalization, as we know it today. Evergreen has become a household word in virtually every market in the world. Today, its fleet is made up of more than 150 ships. These vessels sail from Asia to the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Central America and the Caribbean, South Africa and Australasia. By any — and every — measure, whether it be carrying capacity, num- ber and size of vessels, ports served, fleet age, In the early days, every new vessel was honored with a maiden voyage event, and the weather technological innovation or customer service, was never a deterrent. Evergreen is among the top of the list. ■

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Evergreen Group

Green ships and green crews for Evergreen he dozens of new vessels coming onboard proactive and should not wait for legislation to first-class services while maintaining the high- for Evergreen Group carriers are being be introduced. We use the latest technology as est environmental standards,” Chang said. T designed with environmental controls that soon as it is available, so as to minimize the For example, the S-class ships incorporate a go way beyond mere worldwide regulatory impact of container shipping operations both double-skinned hull, and all fuel tanks have compliance. on marine life and on port communities,” been situated within the transverse bulkhead In addition, Evergreen ship crews are being Chang said. spaces, thus minimizing the risk of oil pollution trained and retrained in global regulations and The newest S-type vessels are particularly or fire as a result of grounding or collision. A closely monitored to ensure the vessels are noteworthy in that they incorporate many new high-capacity, oily-water separator enables the maintaining strictest adherence in respect for environmental features well beyond the require- oil content of waste water to be reduced to just the environment. ments of new and soon-to-be-introduced inter- 15ppm while much larger separator bilge-oil This “greening of Evergreen” has been man- national environmental upgrade requirements. and bilge-oil-holding tanks provide more stor- dated by the career-long philosophy of Group “Although our market is price-driven and age capacity than normal, enabling the vessels Chairman Dr. Yung-fa Chang, who believes all highly competitive with our customers all seek- shipowners have a duty to minimize the impact ing to achieve the lowest shipping costs, they to avoid any discharge when sailing in sensitive of their operations on the global environment. are also very aware of the environmental issues. areas and to maximize the amount of waste “Ocean carriers have the responsibility to be We can assure them that Evergreen will provide that can be held for ultimate disposal in spe- cialized shore facilities. Similar arrangements have been made for handling sewage and so-called gray water, including water from the cargo-hold bilges, when the vessels are in port or close to shore. The main engines and generators incorporate low-NOx technology while the ships are also able to switch to low-sulfur fuels when sailing in restricted areas such as the Baltic Sea. Cold-ironing, the ability to shut down all shipboard generators while in port, switching to shore-based electricity supplies, is also a feature of the S-class vessels. So far, few ports have initiated an Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) program that requires ships to shut down their diesel generators while in port, but Evergreen anticipates many more ports will fol- low that lead. The Group estimates that the cost of meeting AMP requirements will be approximately US$2 million per vessel. The latest tin-free, anti-fouling systems are also being used for the underwater hull coat- ings of the S-types and are being applied to other vessels in the Evergreen fleet when they undergo routine maintenance. These new coat- ings are replacing systems that, although high- ly efficient and widely used globally, represent an improved technology. Evergreen has chosen to class those S-class vessels allocated to Hatsu with Lloyd’s Register (LR), while those for operation by Evergreen Marine Corp. will be classed with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The company will be applying to LR for EP (environment protection) notation and to the ABS for the equivalent ES Evergreen’s world and its commitment is all green. (environment safety) notation. ■

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Evergreen Group

Highlights of the Evergreen Evolution in Con

Launched a Far East/Europe regular full container service. • Provided free training for maritime Launched a Far East/US East navigation and engineering students Launched a Western Coast regular full container from the maritime school in Taiwan Mediterranean and U.S. E Established with service signaling start in onboard its own, and also the Coast regular full contain a single chartered container shipping. country’s first, training vessel. vessel. service.

1968 1969 1972 1975 1976 1979 1984 1985 1987

Launched a Launched a Far Launched a Far East/U.S. Launched the unprecedented Listed on the Far East/Arabian-Persian East/Caribbean Sea regular West Coast regular full Round-the-World service Stock Exch Gulf regular liner service. liner service. container service. eastbound and westbound regular full container service.

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ntainer Shipping

Taranto Container Terminal in the south of Italy, invested in by Evergreen Group, Named “Excellence in opened for business Commitment to Marked 30th with a comprehensive Training” by Lloyd’s Anniversary in Awarded ISM CODE feeder network. List. containers (International Safety • The Evergreen • Awarded the first • Opened the new Managment Code) by Established Peony Seafarer Training annual award for state-of-the-art Pierce NK, Japan. “E-commerce ast Investment S.A. and Center was awarded County Container Excellence” by ner Greencompass ISO-9001:2000 Terminal at the Port of Marine S.A. by DNV. LOG-NET. Tacoma, invested in by Evergreen Group.

7 1993 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 e Taiwan hange Introduced a Far Launched Hatsu Marine, Awarded the second East/Australia full a U.K.-flag carrier annual award for Acquired Lloyd container joint service • Introduced two pendulum “E-commerce Triestino, privatized by with COSCO. services, the U.S. West Excellence” by the Italian government • Evergreen Container Coast/Asia/Europe (WAE) LOG-NET. • Named “Company of Terminal No. 5, Berth 79, and the North Asia/U.S. East the Year 1998” by 80, and 81 in Kaohsiung Coast/Europe (NUE), to Containerisation Port became fully replace two longstanding International. operational. Round-the-World services. • Awarded the first ever recognition for “Environmental Excellence” by Port of Los Angeles. • Certificated for “Safety, Quality & Environmental Management” by American Bureau of Shipping.

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Safety and security Evergreen in the forefront hile the events of Sept. 11, 2001, only reinforced the need for a great deal of programs. Evergreen and all its principals have reverberated in shock and heartbreak security — for all participants — that are been C-TPAT-certified since November 2002. W around the world, for those involved in already in place. Customs has done an outstanding job in tak- international transport, that day marked a clari- The drug crisis of the 1980s entailed a joint ing this anti-terrorist program up and down the on call for a greater need to secure borders, effort of many global container lines to come supply chain and, ultimately, all carriers, identify passengers, monitor cargo and build together in the so-called “Supercarriers importers, truckers and terminals will be more integrity into the supply chain. Nations Agreement” in order to thwart drug traffickers validated. were compelled to make trade security a who were using containers to move contraband There is definite procedural improvement global priority, especially with respect to in South and Central American trades. Evergreen coming with the determination that the importer containerization. worked closely with U.S. Customs and Border would be the first participant to be validated by The proliferation of the intermodal container Control and other government agencies to lay Customs. While Evergreen does not control the has allowed shippers to move cargo from manu- the foundation for what the company is doing point of origin of the container, or how it is facturing facilities to far-distant ports — by sea now — even pulling service for a time from packed and sealed — that is the purview of the or air. As a result, 90 percent of the world’s regions that were noncompliant. shipper — under C-TPAT the importer now has a freight moves in containers, at rates that are rel- Evergreen was cognizant of the need to pro- standard. There are specific questions to be atively less expensive for the producer than they tect U.S. borders then and was willing to move asked of the ocean or air carrier with respect to were 50 years ago. But the efficient, reliable and out of terminals until they were carefully vetted certification, security and protection. Question- affordable movement of cargo has been compro- in terms of security. That commitment has only naires dealing with security in terms of con- mised post-Sept. 11, as the system itself is per- intensified since Sept. 11. Evergreen has a veyance, access, procedures, manifests, person- ceived to be ripe for exploitation from terrorists. strong tradition of cooperating with governmen- nel, training and facilities go back and forth in Evergreen is working closely with U.S. tal authorities on a wide variety of issues, so it an exchange that is very valuable all along the authorities to see that changes are made. The is in the forefront, in a position that meets or supply chain. mandate is very difficult, to be sure, but not exceeds all guidelines and standards set in the Evergreen was also one of the first global impossible. What happened on Sept. 11 has U.S. as a response to Sept. 11. carriers to become certified for its fleet under certainly heightened the different types of For example, the Customs-Trade Partnership the International Ship and Port Facility Security security requirements Evergreen must employ, Against Terrorism, is an effort designed to facili- Code. The purpose of the code is to provide a but in terms of day-to-day activities, it has tate the development of supply-chain security standardized, consistent framework for evaluat- ing risk, enabling governments to offset changes in threat with changes in vulnerability for ships and port facilities. Evergreen’s early compliance for its large fleet speaks to the company’s deep commitment for systems certification in support of safety and security. Its commitment is also demonstrated in the company’s participation in Customs’ Operation Safe Commerce program, an effort to encourage private development of new security technology and solutions for the supply chain. Evergreen is participating in multiple programs with various partners to ensure a greater ability of inspectors to affirm that a container has not been violated within any portion of the supply chain. OSC testing of logistics procedures conducted in 2002 indicated that even the most trusted shippers possessed little capacity to monitor their freight once it left their facilities. Evergreen supports — and will facilitate — any effort to advance container security under OSC to assure the integrity of a shipment from its The first ever Los Angeles/Long Beach award for Environmental Excellence went to Evergreen, starting point through and to its final where worldwide compliance is priority one. destination. ■

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Maher Terminals is proud to salute Evergreen for 30 years of hard work, innovation, perseverance and superb global customer service.

“If there’s a better way to serve you, we’ll find it.” Evergreen Group

Evergreen’s global reach

ince its establishment by Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Yung-fa Chang on Sept. 1, S 1968, during the blossoming of the “con- tainer revolution,” Evergreen Marine Corp. has grown into one of the world’s largest container shipping companies. The company’s service network spans the globe, connecting all six continents in a vast service network. EMC’s global transportation network covers more than 80 countries with more than 240 service locations around the world. The fleet operated by EMC is some 150 vessels with a total capacity of 440,000 TEUs. The company’s extensive ocean service is enhanced by intermodal capability to every continent and also the flexibility of a modern, specially built fleet that adheres to the goal of safe, secure, just-in-time delivery. The main business scope of Evergreen includes international liner transportation serv- ices, shipping agencies and vessel repairs, in addition to container terminal operations and seafarer training. Evergreen is committed to maintaining its traditional philosophy of serv- In 1975, when the energy crisis hit the world, the U.S. East Coast. EMC’s fleet of container ing world trade by providing the best transport and the shipping industry slumped, EMC had ships was the first such fleet for Taiwan. services possible. innovative, yet practical, ideas about how to Service to and from Asia and the U.S. West Both in terms of the magnitude of its fleet shape the future: It boldly launched its con- Coast followed the next year. and its cargo-loading capacity, EMC ranks tainer ship project. With a newly built fleet of The Evergreen fleet and its reach expanded among the world’s leading international ship- four container ships, it started a full container dramatically, and by the end of the decade, the ping companies. But it was not built overnight. service for the routes linking the Far East with company had become the world’s largest owner of container vessels. Although two other con- tainer operators, having been created through mergers, now control bigger fleets (including charter tonnage), the Evergreen Group is still the world’s largest container ship owner. But it was in 1984 that EMC made its great pioneering move with the launch of its Round- The-World service, the east-west full container service across the world. Its ships sailed throughout the continents of Asia, Europe and the Americas. This move established Evergreen as second-to-none in the provision of economi- cal and convenient transportation services for global industries. In recent years, following marketing intelli- gence and shipping trends, Evergreen slowly eliminated round-the-world services and have instituted pendulum services that link various services that cover the world efficiently and economically and provides improved transit times and sailing frequency. Evergreen’s ship- From the Port of Kaohsiung (above) to America’s heartland, Evergreen’s global reach covers ping network includes several east-west routes the landscape. linking southeastern Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan,

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mainland China, Korea and Japan with the East “Our shipping customers in North America, intermodal infrastructure in the United States and West coasts of the United States. On the many of the world’s most important brand has never been higher.” West Coast, Evergreen ships call at Los Angeles; names, deserve the most reliable intermodal Thirty years since it began changing the Tacoma, Wash.; and Oakland, Calif. On the East shipping services. This new terminal in Tacoma tides of shipping, Evergreen continues to make Coast, calls include New York; Philadelphia; highlights our continued commitment to service waves with its ongoing global reach, customer- Baltimore; Norfolk, Va.; Wilmington, Del.; excellence, as the importance of efficient driven services and innovation. ■ Charleston, S.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Everglades, Fla.; and Miami. These services also include those of the Group’s recently acquired Italian carrier Lloyd Triestino and its own British-flag startup, Hatsu Marine. The Evergreen Group’s container ships link Asia with South Africa and South America and Europe with the U.S. East Coast. Evergreen provides a full container service linking the U.S. East Coast with the east coast of South America and Panama with the west coast of South America. To meet a growing demand for the global transportation of raw and fresh goods, Evergreen employs new microcomputer- controlled reefer containers to ensure a profes- sional transportation service that guarantees the safe delivery of perishables for cargo own- ers. For the past 10 years, this service has gone far inland throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa and Australia, STILL A RISING STAR and has established a strong reputation. In recent times, Evergreen has enthusiasti- AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. cally entered into strategic alliances with its shipping counterparts through slot charters, We are honored by our 30-year relationship with slot exchanges and joint services. These strate- Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y.F. Chang gies work well for all parties involved, not only and the worldwide Evergreen team in that they offer a more extensive service net- helping to build a global brand for work for cargo owners, but also because they reliability, quality and service improve operational performance. On top of that, Evergreen has invested and built container terminals to expand the func- Congratulations from all of us to all of you. tions of terminal utilization. The best example of this in the U.S. is the new technologically advanced Pierce County Container Terminal at the Port of Tacoma, launching a new period of expansion. The milestone was celebrated at an opening ceremony at the port on Jan. 28, 2005. The new facility constitutes the largest- single container terminal north of Los Angeles and will handle 1.2 million TEUs annually for BARBARA Evergreen Lloyd Triestino and Hatsu Marine Ltd. SPECTOR YENINAS “Three years ago, we told the Port of ASSOCIATES, INC. Tacoma what we needed to make the Pacific Northwest a major North American gateway. Integrated Marketing Communications • Branding • Advertising • Event Management They met our expectations and worked with us to develop this superior facility,” said Capt. S. Y. Kuo, vice group chairman of the Evergreen www.bsya.com • [email protected] • 800.804.5279 Group.

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Evergreen Group’s expansion combines old and new hen Evergreen looked to the future to fur- Soon after joining the Evergreen Group, Lloyd ther develop its ocean routes, it took the Triestino began in 1999 a direct weekly service W old and the new. between Europe and China, which the company has In 1998, the acquisition of Lloyd Triestino di been serving since 1880. The recent service calls Navigazione S.p.A., Italy’s oldest carrier and one of — other than Hong Kong — deliver goods at the the longest-operating shipping companies in the following Chinese ports with very competitive tran- world, gave Evergreen a premier pioneer sit times: Shanghai, Ningbo and Yantian. carrier that was founded in 1836. Lloyd Triestino has further continued to expand In 2002, Evergreen created a new steamship its service network by successfully re-entering the line, Hatsu Marine Ltd., a U.K.-flag container ship- trade lanes between the Far East and Europe to ping company that has helped re-establish Britain’s North America, serving both Canada and the U.S. merchant fleet. East and West coasts. Meanwhile the fleet is being Lloyd Triestino was established as a shipping re-tonnaged with new, faster and larger vessels, to company in 1836 and concentrated its activities be deployed especially on the Europe-to-China and mainly in the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean the trans-Pacific routes. basin. In 1853, an owned shipyard was built to Evergreen rolls out another new vessel. supply proper technical assistance to the Lloyd Superior team, crucial timing Triestino fleet. Lloyd Triestino played a leading role With head offices in London, the fledgling adding larger vessels to its fleet of five 6,332-TEU in the opening of the Suez Canal, in which it was a Hatsu Marine is navigating from the Pacific Ocean E-type container ships now operating in the trans- shareholder. During the solemn opening ceremony, to the Red Sea. Hatsu Marine ships provide regular Pacific trades between the Far East and North in November 1869, the first convoy crossing the scheduled container service for international trade America. Two 1,618-TEU vessels have also been canal included three Lloyd Triestino vessels. By the between eastern Asia and North America, and added to the Red Sea-Far East service. 20th century Lloyd Triestino activities had extend- between Pacific Rim ports and the Middle East. Four out of a series of 10 7,024-TEU S-type ed to four continents, namely Europe, Asia, Africa Hatsu Marine Ltd. will continue to build its fleet, container vessels are being built for the company. and Australia. extend routes around the world and seek coopera- Delivery is expected in September with service The new century also saw the Lloyd Triestino tive relations with other carriers to match the between Asia and Europe to commence shortly fleet composed of 62 ships totaling 236,000 GRT; expanding scope of international demand. thereafter. such numbers underwent a drastic reduction with With a healthy competitive spirit, Hatsu Marine the outbreak of the World War I. By 1930, the faces stiff international competition and a rapidly Challenges ahead company had recovered its potentialities and could transforming competitive environment. Hatsu This is all taking place against a global back- count on 45 vessels operating 14 lines on 19 sea brings to the field powerful resources, both human drop of fast-changing political, economic and envi- routes linking the Mediterranean with India, the and material. The company continuously cultivates ronmental factors. “Whenever there are challenges, Far East and Africa. In 1936, Lloyd Triestino con- knowledgeable and experienced professional seafar- there are opportunities. Carriers today must man- centrated on services for Africa and destinations ers and constantly adds new container ships to its age a global network of deep-sea and feeder beyond Suez. At that time, the fleet had reached fleet, staying abreast of new standards and regula- services and understand the complex chain of its peak with 75 ships and 615,120 GRT. tions for container carriers — all to meet ever- inland transport and logistics, combining such The 1970s saw a revolution in shipping with increasing demand for container service throughout roles and breaking down frontiers that used to be containers taking the place of bulk transport and the world. traditional and almost inviolable. Inevitably, this passenger lines gradually being replaced by air- The company motto of Hatsu Marine is creates new business opportunities, not least in lines. Lloyd Triestino was a pioneer in the con- “Challenge, Innovation and Teamwork.” When the enabling carriers to differentiate their services both tainerization on the Europe-to-Africa, Asia and time is right, Hatsu Marine promotes links and con- in terms of quality and price,” said Lloyd Triestino Australia trade lanes. These were the times of new nections with other carriers to establish tighter, Chairman P. L. Maneschi. strategic alliances with the main international more convenient networks and to enhance service Maurice Storey, Hatsu’s chairman, added, “Our shipping companies. quality. Thus, Hatsu Marine creates win-win situa- new company is committed to establishing a new In 1993, Lloyd Triestino started a positive and tions for customers and carriers alike. standard — even for British carriers — and will ever-growing cooperation with the Taiwanese Hatsu is also in the process of developing new carry the worldwide Evergreen Group quality to the Evergreen Marine Corporation by commencing the markets in North Europe, particularly in Russia and growing European Union. The success of our MEDWAY service, which — changing its name in new member countries of the EU and has been transoceanic and regional routes, along with the 1997 into FEM service — still represents the most investigating new regional and feeder services and ongoing monitoring of market needs, will allow us important container service between the new alliances with other North European deep-sea to meet and conquer challenges and grow our Mediterranean and the Far East. carriers. Meanwhile, Hatsu Marine is expanding by brand all to the benefit of our customers.” ■

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SHIPS CALL AT DUNDALK Evergreen Line Begins Baltimore Container Service*

Evergreen's inaugural service to the Port of commitment to the Port of Baltimore. We know Baltimore began 30 years ago August 1975. The that Evergreen and the Port of Baltimore are in it ship, the M.V. Ever Spring under the command for the long haul. of Capt. Hsue Hsiung Liao, docked at Dundalk

Marine Terminal, Berth 8. The historic event Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor was celebrated with a story in the October 1975 Michael S. Steele, Lt. Governor edition of Port of Baltimore Magazine. Today, 30 Robert L. Flanagan, Secretary of Transportation F. Brooks Royster, III, Executive Director, years later, we celebrate Evergreen's continued Maryland Port Administration

*Reproduced from The Port of Baltimore Magazine, October 1975 Evergreen Group

Evergreen Group’s water ro Evergreen Group outes cover every continent Evergreen Group

Unique style for success ince the company was launched in 1968, the Far East to the U.S. East Coast. team-building has been Evergreen’s guiding SEAFARERS, ENGINEERS AND A decade later, the carrier launched the first business philosophy, and its long-standing two-way, Round-The-World service, making an S VERGREEN SHIPMASTERS practice of “promotion from within” is not only E “ever”-lasting impression. Today nearly every a cherished tradition, but also a sound business HAVE COME ASHORE TO major trade lane is plied by vessels with names fundamental. OFFER THEIR HANDS-ON like the Ever Govern, Ever Delight, Ever Union Virtually all executives throughout the and their sisters. Evergreen Group have been on a long-term OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE. The very concept of naming all vessels with career track with the carrier. Those entering the the prefix “ever” denoted confidence and Evergreen work force in an entry-level position reliability. In concert with the development of have real-life examples of their potential and created Evergreen as he came to recognize the “total quality” approach in the early 1990s, their future with the company. Taiwan’s potential as one of the early Asian Evergreen was quick to adapt its already rigor- Seafarers, engineers and Evergreen shipmas- Tigers. Industry analysts quickly dubbed his first ous quality assurance practices to meet new ters have come ashore to offer their hands-on maritime venture — utilizing older-model bulk reporting needs. Indeed, when the company’s operational experience. The finest young minds vessels on inducement service — as “service to Quality Management Division was first formed, coming out of college bring another dimension anywhere.” Chang insisted that precise benchmarking to serving Evergreen customers. Seasoned busi- Chang’s keen intuition and understanding of procedures be mandated to guarantee continual ness professionals have joined from other other emerging markets led him to focus in improvement. careers to blend their expertise and on-the-job those years on the Middle East, which gave Of course the only real measure of success in experience. And all know their potential to Evergreen a big advantage, once capital began this regard comes from the so-called “end user” grow, travel and make a difference to the com- to be reinvested in transportation infrastructure. of the carrier’s service: the shipper. Many promi- pany worldwide. As the Organization of Petroleum Countries nent U.S. manufacturers have bestowed “Quality Ocean liner shipping experts have long became more cohesive, Evergreen’s level of Carrier” awards to Evergreen in recent years. admired the company’s flexibility and the will- operation sophistication became more refined. Given its devotion to tailoring service to ingness of its staff to absorb new ideas. An By the mid-1970s the company had become each of its supporters, Evergreen boasts a large overview of what Evergreen has achieved since widely recognized for seizing each opportunity share of the industry’s volume of service- entering the transportation arena more than 30 it was presented with, no matter what the ini- contract cargo carried in North American trade years ago will illustrate this. tial sacrifice. Evergreen not only embraced every lanes. This service model is all the more fitting Recognized as a visionary, the founder of aspect of containerized shipping, but also broke at the dawn of deregulation in the U.S., since Evergreen, Group Chairman Dr. Yung-fa Chang, new ground by introducing fixed sailings from the industry as a whole will likely be attempting to follow Evergreen’s practices and standards in logistics service delivery in the coming year. Visionary and proactive in its style, Evergreen can initiate new trends and service enhancements as anticipated to meet customer demands. Over the past 15 years, the liner industry has tried to achieve profitability through cost-cutting strategies, including indus- try consolidation and the restructuring of large global players. Cost reduction has also been the primary driver of recent global alliances, espe- cially with regard to the efficiency of terminals and inland operations. Evergreen’s tradition of “partnering” with shippers should continue to ensure a far higher level of customer retention, according to man- agement experts, no matter what other trends surface in the years ahead. The long-term goals of Evergreen Group’s worldwide staff of more than 18,000 people are 1986 — Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y.F. Chang dons a hardhat, joined by U.S. Sen. also matched to the personal goals they have Bill Bradley, left and then-N.J. Gov. Thomas Kean at the Jersey City groundbreaking for the for themselves: to serve the customer, to grow Evertrust Building. and to prosper. ■

20A Special Advertising Supplement to The Journal of Commerce • www.joc.com August 8, 2005 THE PORT OF VIRGINIA CONGRATULATES EVERGREEN FOR A REMARKABLE 30-YEAR VOYAGE.

Charting a course through the unpredictable waters of international shipping requires perseverance, a daring entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to innovate.The Port of THE PORT Virginia salutes the Evergreen Marine Corporation for embodying OF those qualities for three impressive decades. VIRGINIA

Newport News Marine Terminal • Norfolk International Terminals • Portsmouth Marine Terminal • Virginia Inland Port Virginia Port Authority • 600 World Trade Center • Norfolk,VA 23510 USA • Phone 757-683-8000 • FAX 757-683-8500 • Toll Free 800-446-8098 • www.vaports.com

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Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT) World-leading technology and safety services for the global airline Industry n the Evergreen tradition, support for core subsequent incorporation in 1998, the estab- Power Plant transportation services is an integral part of lished flight safety record of EVA Air, as well as • 10,500 square meters of floor space sup- Ithe group’s overall business model. So it is those of its existing customers, strongly attests porting two engine shops for assembly, disas- no surprise that when plans were announced for to the success and strength of EGAT’s mainte- sembly and testing of aircraft engines, support- developing an international airline, preparations nance competency as well as the effective ed by a 120,000-pound-rated test cell. were under way on how to maintain and care internalization of its corporate ethos of “Safety for the aircraft as well. There was a single man- First; Quality is Everything.” This well-estab- Component Shops date: It had to offer the best all-encompassing lished flight safety record is only matched by a • 4,000 square meters of air-conditioned service package. handful of carriers worldwide. shop floor space spanning the hangar and Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. In preparing and delivering its maintenance engine shops. (EGAT), a Federal Aviation Administration solutions, EGAT and its 1,500 employees take and Joint Aviation Authorities-certified organi- personal and corporate pride in not only fulfill- Warehouse zation, specializes in delivering a comprehen- ing the requirements of regulatory bodies, but • 13,900 square meters of warehouse sive array of airframe, engine and component also in robust corporate systems and processes space spanning the hangars and engine maintenance solutions to airline operators that exceed basic regulatory stipulations. shops, partially air-conditioned and supported globally. With all of its facilities located within the by two automated stacking and retrieval rack Incorporated in 1998 as a joint venture perimeter of the CKS International Airport in systems. between the Engineering & Maintenance Taiwan, the movement of aircraft parts is Division of EVA Air, Taiwan’s first and only pri- prompt and efficient. EGAT’s processes and sup- Competency Development vately managed international carrier, and porting equipment ensure seamless care and Instrumental to the exceptional delivery of General Electric, a global business powerhouse, delivery of a client’s aircraft. any maintenance solution is EGAT’s effective EGAT combines an intimate knowledge of airline management and development of the competen- operational needs with the technical expertise Hangars cies among its technical personnel. Aspiring of a global aviation engineering leader. The EGAT’s facilities include two hangars, two maintenance and engineering personnel at EGAT result is an organization highly competent in engine shops and a test cell that include: are put through the paces of a robust technical formulating — and masterfully serving up — • A primary 12,900-square-meter hangar training program that includes well-equipped customized maintenance solutions for EVA Air space designed to accommodate three wide- classroom computer-based training, as well as as well as airline customers worldwide. body aircraft and automated fuselage docking hands-on “On-Job-Training” (OJT) schemes for Highlighting the company’s quest for a structure. different trade skills. Shared and live mainte- global reach, EGAT is one of only a few outside • A secondary 11,000-square-meter hangar nance experiences are well-documented in facilities in the world designated to do aircraft space designed to accommodate one wide-body EGAT’s corporate-wide knowledge-management refitting by the Boeing Corp. aircraft and one narrow-body aircraft. system that is accessible to maintenance per- Since EGAT’s original inception in 1989 and • A third hangar to open in 2008. sonnel. Furthermore, a recurrent training regi- men has been instituted at EGAT to ensure that the quality of maintenance service remains uncompromised. “BUILDING A COMPANY FROM THE KEEL TO THE SKY Besides supporting its in-house mainte- nance needs, EGAT is able to offer segments of REQUIRES FIRST-CLASS CARE AT EVERY STEP OF THE its comprehensive classroom and OJT mainte- nance training programs on the B747, B767 and WAY. KNOWING THAT WE CAN OVERSEE EVERY FACET MD-11 airframes to its customers and airline partners to promote the development of the OF OUR BUSINESS IS ANOTHER STEP IN THE SECURITY aviation maintenance industry as well as build on reciprocal maintenance relationships. AND QUALITY WE BUILT INTO OUR MISSION. EGAT Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y. F. Chang said, “Building a company from the keel to the HOLDS A SPECIAL SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR US sky requires first-class care at every step of the .” way. Knowing that we can oversee every facet of our business is another step in the security DR. Y. F. CHANG, EVERGREEN GROUP CHAIRMAN and quality we built into our mission. EGAT holds a special source of pride for us.” ■

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Evergreen Group

Building an airline EVA Airways and its worldwide aviation enterprise

he Evergreen Group is as comfortable in the Pacific travel from its passenger operations in air as it is on the seas, and its prominence Newark, N.J.; Seattle; Vancouver, Wash.; San T in international transport is growing steadi- Francisco; Los Angeles; and Honolulu is strong. ly in these realms. After establishing Evergreen It has also employed cooperation with other Marine and making it into one of the world’s pre- leading carriers to enlarge its own well-developed mier ocean carriers with just 20 years of service, cargo shipping network, enabling EVA to whisk the company took to the skies in 1989 by form- goods, equipment and critical manufacturing ing EVA Air. It focused on quality service and components to customers in the United States, safety, and built EVA to become Taiwan’s leading India, Japan, central Asia and Europe. EVA’s air- independent airline. Today, EVA Air carries pas- freight business through cargo gateways in New sengers and cargo to all corners of the globe. York; Chicago; Atlanta; Dallas and Fort Worth, EVA’s network encompasses more than 3,000 Texas; San Francisco; and Los Angeles is thriving. passenger and 1,000 cargo sectors per month, Management expertise in international trans- and includes regularly scheduled flights to 46 portation, established relationships in business destinations on four continents that it serves and financial centers, and an infrastructure of with a fleet of 48 aircraft. Offering reach and Evergreen subsidiaries and representatives around flexibility, this route system is designed so that the world have contributed significantly to EVA’s passengers and cargo can conveniently connect success. Reliability and innovation have played from U.S. domestic destinations through EVA’s major roles as well and have been essential to superior service . . . gateways onward to Taipei where, with one stop, the carrier’s fleet and product development. shippers and travelers alike can fly to or from EVA is the launch customer and is starting to EVA’s new Boeings are configured to carry 316 almost any country in Asia. introduce Boeing B777-300ERs and B777-200LRs passengers in three upgraded cabins. Premium The carrier has been strategic, extending pas- on its routes with delivery of the first two this Laurel, the carrier’s new top cabin-class, Elite senger service throughout America by developing month. It purchased 15 of these brand-new, tech- Class, an improved edition of the Evergreen mutually beneficial code-sharing alliances with nologically advanced, wide-body B777s valued at Deluxe introduced in 1992, and an enhanced Continental Airlines, American Airlines, America $1.49 billion in April 2004, and plans to have Economy that belies preconceptions about basic West and Air Canada. Market demand for trans- them all in service by 2009. airline service, move EVA to the forefront of air- line industry product development. All three cab- ins are outfitted with individual interactive audio/video on demand (AVOD) entertainment systems featuring movies, music and video games, a digital air-to-ground short message service in both English and Chinese, satellite phones and more. Premium Laurel Class gives passengers a fly- ing environment that weaves the latest technolo- gy into high standards of luxury. Its 42 roomy, fixed-shell, lie-flat seats have a generous 61-inch pitch, 22-inch width, adjustable headrests, elec- tronically adjustable lumbar supports, retractable privacy dividers, footlights, power outlets for laptops, LED reading lights and pull-down lug- gage racks. It has an in-flight beverage island stocked with designer water, fine wines, snacks and gourmet treats plus full-course meals served on Noritake China. The AVOD systems in Premium Laurel have 10.4-inch LCD screens, Sennheiser noise-canceling headphones and operate via remote controls. Push-button controls for the seats are built into the armrests. Whether new aircraft . . . EVA pioneered the premium economy concept

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in 1992 when it created Evergreen Deluxe Class, a separate cabin in between Economy and Super Business featuring domestic business-class legroom, individual TVs and improved service. With the introduction of its B777-300ERs, EVA is upgrading and renaming this class as Elite Class. The new cabins are furnished with 63 standard business-class seats equipped with EVA’s adjustable head and leg rests. Additional ameni- ties include handy coat hooks and touch-screen AVOD entertainment systems. In the enhanced Economy Class on the new B777s, EVA is giving passengers 8.4-inch touch- screen AVOD systems with Star Gallery entertain- ment selections. It has outfitted the seats with adjustable headrests, made them 18 inches wide, and arranged them in a spacious 3-3-3 configuration. EVA introduced the Premium Laurel and enhanced Economy concepts in 2003 when it began to add new leased or purchased Airbus A330-200s to its fleet for shorter-haul service. By June 2006, a total of 11 A330s will be deployed, primarily within Asia on high-traffic routes to Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bangkok, though EVA is using these aircraft for flights between Honolulu and Taipei, and to other selected destinations. EVA’s new aircraft not only benefit customer services but also equip the airline to lower oper- ating costs and improve operating efficiencies. And though these 26 B777s and A330s are huge or cargo handling, EVA Air excels. investments, the development of these assets is solidifying EVA’s leadership position within the global marketplace. This leadership position creates significant Evergreen’s legendary style of market research outfit them for koala comfort. Koala keepers and bottom-line value. Financially, EVA Air has been a and development, the carrier has leveraged the veterinarians were able to move back and forth very successful addition to the Evergreen Group growing demand for air travel and cargo between koala and passengers cabins throughout with 2004 analyses showing an impressive transportation. the trip. increase in passenger and cargo volumes. The In addition, EVA Air’s environmental con- EVA Air was awarded the “Green Airline carrier reports revenues at record highs of $2.5 sciousness is part of its heritage. From the day Award” by the Vienna International Airport for its billion (NT$82.6 billion) and after-tax profit of the airline was formed, green issues have been efficient and effective recycling of in-flight $97 million (NT$3.2 billion). prominent in development of its global network wastes, a noteworthy practice it follows system- Though EVA Air did not begin to make cargo and services. It has combined environmental wide, as well as in its offices. Awards are not an a significant part of its operations until 1995, its concerns with its own technologically advanced unusual honor for EVA Air, which has received passenger services started in 1991 with a goal dynamics, initiating practical, eco-friendly meas- more than 30 international recognitions in the simply stated as “quality service and safety.” ures and sponsoring numerous conservation and past few years for quality service, safety and Today, the carrier’s operations are almost equally preservation programs. innovation. divided between passengers and freight, and its For example, last year EVA Air carried one Also, special cargoes — such as valuable people have shown that they know how to suc- male and one female koala bear from Brisbane, world-class works of art and museum exhibits— cessfully serve both. That simple but profound Australia, to Taiwan’s Taipei Zoo, transforming have also been entrusted to the airline for car- goal has withstood tremendous growth and the aircraft into a flight-friendly environment. riage to destinations throughout the world — change. It also serves as a compass for the This included special eucalyptus bark, fresh always arriving on time and in pristine condition. future. leaves and other accommodations to suit their But the most special cargo are the people who The Evergreen Group team’s ability to recog- finicky habits. The journey began with the airline have consistently given EVA Air high marks for its nize Taiwan’s growing economy and prosperity is carrying two empty cages to Brisbane so the overall service — an extraordinary source of pride also part of the EVA Air story. Utilizing Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary could disinfect and for the entire Evergreen Group. ■

August 8, 2005 Special Advertising Supplement to The Journal of Commerce • www.joc.com 25A The Port Authority of NY & NJ congratulates Evergreen on its 30th Anniversary.

We value the business Evergreen brings to the harbor and look forward to our continued partnership.

For more information on the premier East Coast port of North America, call 1-888-PORT-NYNJ or visit us at www.portnynj.com Evergreen Group

Evergreen in America — Three decades of growth t started with a partnership between Evergreen Marine Corp. and premier ship TODAY, EVERGREEN AMERICA CORP. IS THE NORTH AMERICA GENERAL Iagency Hansen and Tidemann Inc. H&T had served as the agent for Evergreen’s tramp services AGENT FOR EVERGREEN MARINE CORP., LLOYD TRIESTINO AMERICA when they came into U.S. ports. But now, there AND HATSU MARINE LTD. THAT OPERATE IN WORLDWIDE TRADES THAT were boxships and a liner service on the horizon. It was late 1974. SERVE ALL THE CONTINENTS OF THE GLOBE. THE NORTH AMERICA Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Y. F. Chang, AGENCY, MARKING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO NORTH whose long-term loyalty to his supporters is leg- endary, came to his colleagues at H&T and AMERICAN IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS, WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1974, AS together they developed Evergreen Handt, which EVERGREEN MARINE PLANNED THE COMMENCEMENT OF FULL would serve as general agents for Evergreen’s con- tainer services from its inception. CONTAINER OCEAN SHIPPING SERVICES THE FOLLOWING YEAR. The president was Svend Hansen Jr., whose father founded the original H&T in 1936. Onboard was shipping veteran, a pioneer in containers and remains an Evergreen supporter and respected for some 205,000 people who work for small intermodal specialist, the late John Funke. Also close friend of Chang. mom-and-pop-type companies to the giant rail- on-hand was Captain S. Y. Kuo, who today serves Today, Evergreen America Corp. is the North roads that employ thousands. Evergreen America as vice group chairman of the Evergreen Group America general agent for Evergreen Marine Corp, itself provides its customers with a staff of some and who has served in myriad executive-level Lloyd Triestino America and Hatsu Marine Ltd. 700 professionals and a convenient and strategi- positions within Evergreen for more than three that operate in worldwide trades that serve all the cally located network of offices and facilities, decades. continents of the globe. The North America which together with salaries, benefits and other They established sales, marketing and opera- agency, marking its 30th anniversary of service to expenses contribute significantly to the American tions groups. They oversaw the growth of the car- North American importers and exporters, was economy. rier to three American coasts — East, then West established in 1974, as Evergreen Marine planned The company offers its market the services of and finally, the Gulf. Evergreen flourished in the commencement of full container ocean ship- the largest intermodal carrier in U.S. trades and American trades. By 1981, Hansen returned to the ping services the following year. moves more than 2 million 20-foot-equivalent H&T agency full-time, and Evergreen took over all The three ocean carriers represented by (TEU) containers through 16 American ports, 11 of its agency responsibilities in North America. Evergreen America utilize the services of more of them with direct ship calls. Hansen, who today works in maritime insurance, than 500 American vendors providing employment State-of-the-art technology, strategic logistics services and the newest ships afloat are among the service offerings to Evergreen America cus- tomers. The www.shipmentlink.com Website allows customers to access information from anywhere in the world at any time on the status and location of their cargo with real-time accuracy. Customers are ensured that their shipments move with a company whose carriers and organization have met all criteria for ISO and quality standards and has been recognized by shippers and vendors alike with awards for service, technology and quality. The services that Evergreen America brings to market also met all international requirements for security — well in advance of the deadline — and that the company maintains the strictest standards for adherence to worldwide government initiatives. Evergreen has had a policy of continu- ous evaluation of the ports and terminals where Evergreen container ships have called at New York/New Jersey since 1975, where space has ships call. In addition, the company believes in grown phenomenally. establishing partnership Page 28A >

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> Page 27A relationships with all of its vendors — the largest of which are the water- front facilities that handle its vessels.

Some criteria are: • Proximity to customers’ preferred embarka- tion or discharge area. • The ability to expand as required by Evergreen growth. • Strategic land availability for future busi- ness opportunities. • Capacity of rail yards and other intermodal services to support and move cargo expeditiously. • Stable labor environment to ensure work- flow. • State-of-the-art IT for efficiency and security. • Becoming a responsible and reliable member of the local port community, committed to the region, government requirements and local issues that impact the economic and social well-being of the area. As North America agents for three principals, Evergreen America is charged with responsibility for the most lucrative trade routes in the world. To retain the stability, credibility and respect in the market, the company culture embraces these philosophies: • People make the difference. • Our staff loyalty is indicative of these values. • A majority of the EGA employees have more than 20 years’ service to the company. • Some have been working there for more than 30 years. • Everyone strives for the same principles: Service. Loyalty. A sense of “family.” And, the customer comes first. ■ Evergreen America’s U.S. headquarters is in Jersey City, N.J.

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Evergreen Group

Chang Yung-fa Foundation Gratitude and devotion to society

“The meaning of life lies in devotion. A prof- itable enterprise should be indebted to the place in which its success is rooted.”

private venture with individual proprietorship, the Evergreen Group has A a global presence in all areas of trans- portation and is a legendary example of the eco- nomic vitality of modern Taiwan. While expanding into various facets of trans- portation, the consortium has quietly sponsored cultural and educational projects for the public good. Dr. Y.F. Chang, founder and chairman of the Evergreen Group, cares for his native land and has determined to give something to socie- ty. Over the past two decades, Evergreen’s public welfare activities have contributed to society in the same way that its business activities have contributed to Taiwan’s economy. Chang established both the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation and Chang Yung-Fa Charity Foundation. The foundations contribute charita- ble medical aid and emergency relief on an Now the Evergreen Symphony is an integral part of Taiwan’s cultural life. ongoing basis. He also has committed himself to establishing a sound cornerstone for maritime education, which will cultivate talent in the During the past 16 years, more than 10,000 stu- foundation, the Institute for National Policy maritime field. As an industrialist, he helps dents have benefited from the aid funds. Research (INPR). develop friendship between Taiwan and the rest In Taiwan many promising young students of the world and hopes to fulfill the philanthrop- are unable to fulfill their musical potential A combination of education and fun ic goals he has set for himself. because economic hardship prevents them from Chang has donated his collection of maritime Founded in 1985, the Chang Yung-Fa studying abroad. The Evergreen Group set up a artifacts and antiques — collected from every Foundation gives aid on behalf of the Evergreen music grant-in-aid in 1986, and the foundation corner of the world over a period of three Group. The foundation started with medical aid, took over these works three years later. They decades — to a new museum. The establishment student-aid funds as well as research on public have sponsored 28 of Taiwan’s finest music stu- is to provide its visitors with an educational and affairs. Next, it organized the Evergreen dents to study at major music academies in the entertaining experience. Symphony Orchestra and has been preparing to United States, with the aim of cultivation a gen- As the founder of Evergreen Group, Chang is construct a maritime museum. eration of local musical talent. devoted to developing a sound basis for mar- Availability of assistance is posted in major “The fate of a nation can hang in the bal- itime education and encourages research and hospitals, community service centers and other ance if entrepreneurs have no concern for public development in maritime education, actively pro- public service organizations. Volunteer workers affairs,” Chang said. In 1989 he launched the motes the field of study, opens lecture courses in hospitals inform the foundation when they National Policy Resource Center (NPRC), which in local and foreign maritime colleges and pro- know of patients facing economic crises. analyzes political, economic and educational vides grants and scholarships for students. The foundation has helped thousands of high matters along with social issues and their impli- The museum, at the planning stage, will school and university students facing economic cation for Taiwan. serve as a bridge between the general public and hardship. Chang himself experienced a hard The organization first appeared as a sub- maritime history, art and technology. To that school life and knows the difficulties teenagers sidiary of the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation. As end, the museum has been designed to entertain face when trying to study without financial sup- Taiwan’s largest nonpartisan privately funded and educate. The display area will have a zone port. The foundation does not offer scholarships institute for public affairs, it was looked upon as for each subject, among them model ships, — a privilege for top students — instead, it one of the most respected research institutions nautical instruments, marine paintings from offers a grant-in-aid for every young person in in the Asian region. Now the NPRC has expanded diverse countries and interactive multimedia need who desires to continue his or her studies. and re-established itself as an independent displays. Page 31A >

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> Page 30A The long-term goal is to collect models of Chinese The symphony orchestra aims to cultivate local musical talent whether merchant ships and boats, with particular emphasis on Taiwanese vessels. the artists are compilers, composers, conductors or performers. Its slogan is: The museum will collect comprehensive information on these vessels and “Enriching local musical art and reaching out to the world.” study them. This effort will create a museum with unique characteristics, and one that will contribute to preserving and popularizing Taiwanese mar- A mission for all reasons itime culture. After the earthquake in 1999, the domestic and overseas subsidiaries, distributors, agents and staff of the Evergreen Group organized donations to Nurturing local musical talent and assist victims in the stricken areas. More than $10 million (U.S. dollars) was reaching out to the world collected in total, including some $2 million from Chang. Taiwan’s young and energetic musicians are disciplined artists who per- In the initial period of emergency relief, volunteer workers provided form with team spirit. Their mission is to introduce the beauty of Taiwanese funds and essential everyday items to people in distress. They provided 653 music to the rest of the world. The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra is the container homes and 192 dry containers. They also participated in communi- realization of Chang’s musical dreams. He knows only too well that music ty revival projects, the preservation of water resources and the reconstruc- can alter personality and temperament. Chang stated, “When a sad person tion of damaged schools. listens to music, their mood is elevated. When a cheerful person listens to Among the more noted accomplishments, they helped the Yung Shing music, they receive greater satisfaction. While music soothes and pacifies Primary School in Shitan, Miaoli County purchase campus land; sponsored individuals, it uplifts society and enriches its culture.” the reconstruction of Suili Junior High School in Nantou County, Ku Keng In April 2001, the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation invited a number of Junior High School in Yunlin County and Chung Shan Primary School in Chinese musicians and international arts consultants to form the 20-strong Dongshi, Taichung County. The three schools were completed in 2001, two Evergreen Orchestra. years after they were ruined in the disaster. The team started with chamber music such as string quartets, woodwind Social work is the highlight at the foundation. It also donates to public quintets and brass quintets. It held campus concerts and embarked upon welfare activities held by other charitable communities, hoping to inspire a tours for charitable causes. spirit of generosity in society. ■ It expanded to a 70-strong symphony orchestra in the middle of 2002 and world-renowned musician Kek-Tjian Lim was appointed as music director and principal conductor. The symphony orchestra asks outstanding musicians to be guest conductors or to perform in collaboration. A New Definition of Intermodal. The up-and-coming team that is the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra com- prises young, energetic musicians with team spirit and discipline, who strive to learn and grow. While maintaining the essence of classical music and Taiwanese folk songs, the orchestra adds new interpretations and brings the music to an international level. The Evergreen Symphony Orchestra concerts interpret famous classical pieces, demonstrating its artistic skills and unique style. Furthermore it presents local Taiwanese folk songs and ballads in the form of classical music, introducing the beauty of Taiwanese music to the rest of the world.

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The Rev. James Whittemore, former director of the Seamen’s Church Congratulations to Evergreen on their 30th Anniversary! Institute of New York and New Jersey, accepted a generous donation From Alfred D. Iannelli and the rest of the H&M team. for the mission from Evergreen Group Chairman Dr. Chang.

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Tides of fortune n 1999, at the urging of friends and “hope that those who find themselves in trouble pool of talented people, besides management colleagues, Dr. Chang Yung-fa, Evergreen do not despair, but have the tenacity to hang on quality and foresight, to ensure long-term I group chairman and founder, published his and press ahead.” growth and survival. memoirs in a 300-page insightful and inspiring He begins his story with a quote that defines tome that was published by Time Books his life: “My entire existence is seemingly inter- Training and education are priorities International Inc. Singapore. Published in twined with the seas. The Japanese adage ‘living I often look upon a business enterprise as English, Chinese and Japanese, the book contains for the sea’ is a fitting portrayal of my life, the being some sort of a university, charged with a foreword by former British Prime Minister vicissitudes of which, much like the billowing the burden of educating and training employees. Margaret Thatcher and has become an interna- swells, are inseparable from the high and mighty Indeed, if a company desires to groom talent tional favorite. sea.” successfully, it must first of all have a sound In her foreword, Mrs. Thatcher highlighted Here are some pertinent excerpts from “Tides training and management program, over and the time when Chang made his “momentous” of Fortune: A shipping tycoon’s primer on busi- above the existence of a conducive environ- decision in 1972 to look into the containerization ness values and ethics.” ment. Thus, it is in the area of nurturing talent revolution. “His underpinning philosophy,” she in Evergreen that I have devoted much of my wrote, “was essentially that by pressing ahead, Evergreen’s management philosophy effort. looking to future opportunities rather than rest- A strong desire to put on one’s thinking cap Evergreen does not spare any effort, time or ing on present achievements, that a business can and to stay well-informed are indispensable in money in nurturing talent. continue to thrive.” She notes that his memoir ensuring a company’s sustained competitive- Many young people are attracted to work in “offers, too, a unique insight into Taiwan itself ness. Employees, on the other hand, are the Evergreen because of to the conducive environ- … and the remarkable human qualities of the backbone of an entrepreneur’s long-term ment and excellent career prospects it offers. As Taiwanese people.” survival. long as these youngsters are willing to strive, Dr. Chang said he wrote the book with the A successful enterprise must have a ready they have every chance to succeed and become useful citizens. It would indeed not be hyper- bolic to liken the Evergreen Group to a huge intellectual cradle from which many of our soci- ety’s elite have emerged.

Management discipline Besides the ready availability of talent, a company has to have a strong management system to ensure progress. A business can safely count on the leadership of its founders in the initial years, but long-term, sustainable growth is only possible if it has a formal organizational structure and a sound management system from an early stage. My guiding principle when I set out to draft the management rules was that the system remain current and relevant at all times. Where change to the system or in the manner of its execution is due, it must be effected promptly so that the company does not lose track of the mission the system was originally designed to accomplish. Rules are, after all, laid down by people for people, so that employees are aware of their personal as well as collective responsibilities. But if rules are applied inflexibly or dogmatical- ly, they soon become a burden to workers, and a source of resentment, thus stifling the compa- ny’s progress. In 1975, Y.F. Chang and Evergreen opened its container service, commencing in North I believe a sound management approach America/Asia trades. does not only promote discipline in the work

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force, it also produces an environment in which innovative ideas can flourish. The Evergreen Group, with more than 35 years of experience in the transportation business, can certainly boast of a fairly complete management system with all its pertinent controls, checks and balances firm- ly in place.

The Evergreen spirit The so-called spirit of Evergreen embodies the three “Cs” — Challenge, Creativity and Cohesion — which my peers and I conceived during our startup years. I often urge our employees to face up to challenges boldly and to overcome them with panache, for there are ample rewards to be reaped. To beat a hasty retreat without even trying is to be blatantly irresponsible, and it will not get anybody anywhere in life. A person with a positive and proactive atti- tude often also shows an irrepressible appetite for the pursuit of excellence. This quality, cou- The tides of fortune are in all the world’s seas. pled with a readiness to adapt to changes, would help ensure that the company continues to grow unencumbered. university degrees in business management like A responsible manager must also treat his Besides the 3Cs, I also stress the importance to think they know the subject only too well subordinates with compassion and magnanimity, of good moral behavior in Evergreen. Evergreen’s and thus aspire to be their own bosses. In prac- imparting his knowledge and experience to them training programs also emphasize moral educa- tice, though, running a company is not as sim- unselfishly. He should not abuse the authority tion, besides imparting skills and knowledge. ple as just dogmatically applying all the theo- of his position by compelling his subordinates Indeed, forums expounding the virtues of recti- ries that one has picked up in college, at least to submit to him; respect has to be earned, and tude are regularly organized for the benefit of not in an environment that is in a constant it is only via exemplary conduct that other peo- employees, in the hope that they will carry the state of flux. ple will look up to you. message back with them to their families. Evergreen’s management emphasizes harmo- Our managers are constantly reminded of the In my view, one of the most important ny, much like the cordial atmosphere that per- importance to unwaveringly propagate the spirit attributes of a person is to have an indefatiga- meates a big, but close-knit, family. We invest and moral principles of Evergreen, while adopt- ble spirit in the pursuit of one’s goals. If an generously in our people. Besides being paid a ing a flexible and adaptable management individual has determination and drive, coupled favorable wage, our workers also enjoy a whole approach at the same time. with a passionate desire to learn and assimilate host of munificent perks, a decent working envi- Not only must a businessman be nimble in new ideas, he can overcome any obstacles in his ronment, as well as excellent prospects for responding to change swiftly, he must also be path once he has put his mind and heart to the career advancement. Employees in return feel seen to be fair and sensitive to the needs and task. Ultimately, his achievements will not only secure enough about their future to want to expectations of his workers, to establish a close benefit the company, they will stand him in stay put and grow with the company. rapport, as well as create a pleasant and harmo- good stead throughout his entire lifetime. I really long to see our workers treat nious environment for all to work in. Evergreen as one big, warm family, with every- Harmony, equality and honor one showing mutual affection and concern, thus Respect for the sea Some people claim that Evergreen’s manage- engendering a conducive environment that they I was a seafarer for 15 years before I struck ment approach is based on the Japanese man- feel comfortable working in. out on my own and am, therefore, not unaccus- agement model, which of course cannot be fur- I often impress upon our cadres to capitalize tomed to the rough-and-tumble world seamen ther from the truth. In reality, ours is a system on the strengths of people we employ, rather live in. Hence, crew management and sailors’ I have personally developed with ideas culled than dwell on their shortcomings. If employees welfare are among my top priorities now that I from the best management models available. are weak in certain areas, it is the duty of the am the boss of my own shipping company. But whatever model a company adopts, it managers to teach and guide them with must most importantly be compatible with the patience and understanding. After all, nobody is Know the market overall environment in which it operates vis-à- perfect, and if we get overly engrossed with I am often asked why it was that everything vis its own needs and expectations. people’s defects, we will never to able to Evergreen touched seemed to turn to gold. The Nowadays, many young people with foreign accomplish anything. truth is our success had Page 52A >

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> Page 51A neither been a miracle nor a fairy tale; it was a The way for Evergreen culmination of sheer hard work and an unflappable spirit of a great many I always liken a humble and grateful person to a willow tree: the bigger people in the company, as well as our practical, down-to-earth attitude. and stronger it grows, the further downward its branches will droop. What people see now is the obvious side of things — the success of Similarly, the greater the achievement of a person, the more he should Evergreen. Little do they appreciate the amount of mental anguish and remember his origin; he must be thankful to and repay society for all the painstaking labor that went into every single stage of our metamorphosis. benefits he has received from the community. Evergreen does not believe in luck or opportunism, nor do we tolerate Toward this end, I have established nurseries in a number of schools shoddiness. What we emphasize is a management that is not only forward- and university colleges since 1970, three years after the inception of looking and decisive, but one that is at the same time nimble, meticulous Evergreen Marine Corp., to help those students from poor families eager to and efficient in the execution of all its plans and strategies. pursue a career in seafaring finish their maritime studies. I invariably insist that we undertake a detailed and comprehensive fea- sibility study as a basic requirement for any project that we embark upon, Charity and public service for it is only through such an exercise that we can truly feel the pulse of My long-held conviction is that we all live to do good deeds and earn the market and make accurate decisions. merits. Whether we are dealing with the less fortunate people around us or employees or even strangers, we are duty-bound to show love and compas- Keep eyes open, ask questions sion. I often urge my staff to be observant, to have an inquisitive mind. Besides sheer hard work, I believe the accomplishments of a successful Whether we are on business or simply vacationing, ample opportunities businessman can largely be attributed to the seed of kindness that has exist for us to explore the unique characteristics of the various places we been sown over many generations. For this reason, an entrepreneur who are visiting. Not only does a meticulous attitude toward learning enrich us has made it must not forget his roots, but be humble and charitable, and in terms of knowledge and creativity, it also broadens our horizons, thus return something back to society. laying the foundation for a better future. I have always embraced this principle myself. In my earnest desire to help even more people, I conceived the idea of setting up a dedicated charitable and public welfare organization, combining our resources with the effort of a greater number of other people in order to actively promote community services. Through our activities, we hoped to encourage the Congratulations to public to be kind-hearted, more caring, leading to a more peaceful and harmonious society. Thus was born the Chang Yung-fa Foundation on Dec. 5, 1985, with a three-pronged mission: providing charitable medial care to the poor and needy, promoting cultural education and establishing a think-tank on national policies.

Honesty is the best policy on People always describe me as something of an enigmatic person, which cannot of course be further from the truth. I am not one who craves fame Three Decades of and wealth, nor do I seek to bathe myself in the limelight; instead, I am a low-profile person, which, when taken together, I suppose, is why they consider me an enigma. Unsurpassed Service I strive to be honest and earnest in all that I do; what matters most to me is that my determined efforts, especially in business, will bring about the betterment of employees’ well-being, as well as strengthen my resolve in the to give something back to society.

A lifelong dedication to the sea U.S. Trade Marine transportation has always been my pet profession and one that has aroused the greatest interest in me. Indeed, I have never grown weary of this business, even though I have been in it for the past few decades, dealing with shipping-related affairs day in and day out. On the contrary, I feel all the more emotionally attached to it as time passes, as though we are inseparable. That is why, whenever and wherever I see ocean and ships, CICHANOWICZ, CALLAN, KEANE, a gust of affection would course through my veins, as if I have just bumped into my longtime bosom friends. My long association with the VENGROW & TEXTOR, LLP oceanic realm with all its attraction and majesty, has not only enriched my soul, I have also been able to draw a great deal of inspiration from the experience. ■

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The Journal of Commerce Shipper Group is honored to celebrate Evergreen’s 30 years of pride, commitment and success in the international shipping industry. We look forward to Evergreen’s continued success as it moves forward into the next era of global trade.

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Traditionally, the three candles represent past, have repeated itself. The market and logistics present and future. A number of years ago, dynamics that fostered our mutual growth are Evergreen made a strategic decision to select the accelerating. Therefore, we will continue to add Port of Savannah as part of their logistics layer upon layer to our our freight volumes, pipeline. As a result, Evergreen has grown to name recognition and prestige in the trade. become one of our most valued customers and The Georgia maritime community a good friend to Georgia's ports. thanks Evergreen for their loyalty, and we look Years from now, Evergreen and the forward to a prosperous, shared future. Georgia Ports Authority fully expect history will Happy 30th anniversary! Evergreen Group

Evergreen International hotels he Evergreen Group did not stop with Evergreen calls its hotels “Laurel” — an innovations in marine transportation and indication of the first-class market position T aviation — it is now a global operator of they occupy. The expansion into hotels seemed five-star hotels. a natural evolution for a company with global

Home away from home at Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Taipei.

reach through ships and its EVA Airways — bringing masses of tourists to the many loca- tions where Evergreen Laurel Hotels are now situated. Evergreen’s hotels have been established in Taichung, Keelung and Taipei in Taiwan; Bangkok, Thailand; Penang, Malaysia; and Paris. In each Evergreen Laurel Hotel, decor, facilities and ergonomic design are intended to give guests a “home-away-from-home” feeling. In addition, Evergreen offers service in southern Japan at the Evergreen Marinoa Hotel, one of the newest landmarks of Fukuoka. The newest is the Evergreen Plaza Hotel (Tainan), which is owned by Taiwan Sugar Corp. Evergreen International Hotels is an inter- nationally renowned hotel chain managed by Evergreen International Corp.’s Hotel Division. EIH has a long history of successful planning and operation of Evergreen Laurel Hotels, and boasts personnel with extensive professional knowledge and skills. EIH’s forte lies in serving hotel operators and those interested in the hotel business with professional consultation on hotel management, ranging from assistance with overall planning for establishing a hotel to management services. EIH can also provide phased or specialized long, medium- and short- term exclusive services for owners. Under the leadership of a team with com- prehensive experience in hotel management, the development of outstanding hospitality products is possible with optimal return on investment. The end result is a chain of hotels that endeavors to offer second-to-none ameni- ties for the business and recreational traveler. ■

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Airline food — a delicious alternative vergreen Sky Catering Corp. has brought a Established in 1993, the company originated as a Not only has Evergreen Sky Catering signifi- new meaning to airline food. The company means to support EVA Air and provides all Taiwan- cantly grown over the years, but also its commit- E has brought excellence to food service, im- based flights with catering services, as well as ment to its customers to bring detail to their cre- proving the standards for catering to air passengers. Evergreen office employees throughout Taiwan. ations, unlike any other air-catering service. An environmentally friendly company, Evergreen Sky Catering combines the newest internationally available technology with advanced equipment and design concepts, which leads to efficiency and excellence in the creation of all food products. Beyond the technology, the company’s com- mitment to food service includes special attention to vegetarian menus as well as a Muslim specialty kitchen, to respect all stages of food preparation. Head chefs have been recruited from elite restau- rants to lead a first-class and business-class spe- cialty kitchen, creating exceptional menus with the finest-quality cuisine. Their dedication shows the company’s employee recruitments, consulting and overall organization to ensure customer satis- faction. Once the responsibility of the Evergreen Sky Catering has gone beyond the kitchen, the focus now becomes delivery to their passengers. Strictly following the hazard analysis and critical control point system, Evergreen Sky Catering ensures that their food products remain safe and hygienic. Evergreen Sky Catering aims to create a new milestone and maintain such a position in Taiwan’s aviation industry. From the moment of production to delivery to the passenger, Evergreen Sky Catering has worked to provide a variety of Help Your Cargo Reach the Finish Line First. the freshest and most delicious meals of all airline-catering services in the sky today. ■ Some ports move faster than others. We get cargo moving faster. In faster. Out faster. There’s no stop and go traffic. It’s just a straight shot for inland truckers to the interstate or turnpike minutes away. And there are warehouses near the airport, which is right next door. Your cargo always takes the shortest route between two points at Port Everglades. That’s how you win the shipping race.

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Marine Repair Services-Container Maintenance Corporation congratulates Evergreen on 30 years in containerized shipping. We are proud to have worked with you for the past 27 years, and look forward to keep you in top-notch condition for many more. Evergreen Group

It is a miracle — From Waste to Energy eaching beyond strategic commercial projects, the Evergreen Group recognizes the need to help its community in becoming more effi- THIS IS THE FIRST SUCH PROJECT IN Rcient. Becoming the leader in problem solving, Evergreen has deliv- ered numerous solutions on a variety of issues. TAIWAN AND IS THE LARGEST OF ITS For example, in Taoyuan County in Taiwan an innovative solution was required to handle the significant increase of waste, partnered with a dras- KIND FROM A PRIVATE COMPANY tic shortage of landfill capacity. The Evergreen Group once again, took lit- PARTICIPATING IN WASTE TREATMENT. tle hesitation to create a groundbreaking solution, this time in waste man- agement and—as a positive by-product, energy producing. The Hsin Yung Enterprise Corporation was created to take on a project that needed an immediate solution, while being sensitive to growing envi- cycle. A continuous process, each step brings the waste one step closer to ronmental awareness. Knowing that refuse incineration is the most effec- becoming valued energy. tive treatment, Hsin Yung Enterprise Corporation developed the Taoyuan With a treatment capacity of 1,350 tons per day of municipal waste the County BOO (Build, Operate and Own) Waste to Energy Incineration Plant. state-of-the-art facility is able to serve the whole Taoyuan County with a This is the first such project in Taiwan and is the largest of its kind from a population of about 1.8 million people. Officially operating since October private company participating in waste treatment. 2001, some seven months ahead of the commitment date of operation With the latest and most advanced technology and utilizing top envi- because of the superb efficiency of Evergreen people. The plant has pre- ronmental experts, the plant goes through sophisticated systems — begin- sented even more capabilities than just managing waste. The plant uses ning with waste tipping, the waste continues through various steps of fil- energy produced to be self-sufficient and the balance — some 80 per cent tration ultimately ending up in a turbine generator set and water steam of the energy produced — is used by Taiwan Power Corporation, which sup- plies energy to the entire country of Taiwan. The result is an ecologically sensitive, environmentally proactive pro- gram that takes what some would regards as garbage, processes it in a method that does not impact the quality of life and then produces much needed power. A project that is, indeed, in line with Evergreen Group’s commitment to improve the quality of life wherever it can make a difference. ■ THE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY WARMLY CONGRATULATES EVERGREEN LINES on it’s 30 TH ANNIVERSARY of EXCELLENT SERVICE to the PORT of BOSTON 1 www.massport.com

Starting at the left center, this graphic shows the path of waste to energy.

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Award-winning e-commerce: a commitment ith ocean services that serve six continents, “When you want to approval from U.S. and Canadian customs before loading. know where in the world your cargo is” is not just a slogan — it’s • E-Booking enables customers to implement an online booking process. Wa commitment. So it is with Evergreen’s shipmentlink.com • Internet Bill of Lading satisfies the customer’s demand of getting (www.shipmentlink.com), just part of the carrier’s broad range of award- bills of lading printed directly online. winning e-commerce services available globally. • Sailing Schedules provides the latest information in searchable and In a global organization, communication systems are critically impor- interactive modes. Retrieved information can be displayed in multiple for- tant. Evergreen has worked to integrate its global information systems to mats, such as HTML, PDF or text layout, up to the customer’s choice. improve the efficiency of operations across the company, its branch offices • Schedules via E-mail is sent to Evergreen’s customers regularly with and agencies. the latest schedules information. Information in the e-mail is represented By more closely integrating Web functions with its global computer in either hyperlink or attached file forms. systems, Evergreen has created a more advanced e-commerce environ- • Import Door Delivery provides Evergreen’s customers the service to ment. Accordingly, the company has revised and upgraded its Web site to assign a delivery address online before shipment arrives at the destination. provide customers with more responsive and user-friendly e-services. • Electronic Data Interchange provides various services of electronic Enhanced and upgraded e-commerce options and services include data interchange to fulfill universal standards (UN/EDIFACT, ANSI) used improved sailing schedule information, cargo tracking, bills-of-lading worldwide. Evergreen utilizes the global EDI system to connect the ship- processing and a significant range of electronic functions. Recognizing all ping market and provide our international customers the world’s leading of these endeavors made by Evergreen, in 2003 and 2004, Evergreen was EDI services. awarded consecutively the first two annual awards for E-commerce The result is an e-commerce environment that has also won the praise Excellence by LOG-NET, a provider of trade, transportation and logistics of customers worldwide who can stay on top of shipments — wherever in information services. the world they are. ■ Evergreen understands that using advanced technologies to provide real-time information is the key to strengthening competitiveness. Therefore, Evergreen has established an integrated computer information system that links Evergreen offices to cooperate Evergreen service sites around the world. As Evergreen’s efforts, many practical and easy-to-use e- commerce services are available for our customers in Evergreen’s global information Web site. Evergreen provides the following e-commerce services for all three of the Evergreen Group’s services, including Lloyd Triestino and Hatsu Marine: • Cargo Tracking provides the precise and comprehensive status on all shipments from booking to picking up. Customers can monitor all their shipments through the reliable status, including booking information, estimated delivery date and time, the present location of container, and information of intermodal and destination terminal. Moreover, to collabo- rate with the U.S. and Canadian customs security regulations, Cargo Tracking can display the information of whether the shipment gets

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EITC: Full services offer confidence rom the planning of its container business in Evergreen International Storage & Transport Corp. As the island’s economy grew, the company 1973 even as a shipowner and operator, it started out as Everglory Transport Corp. in expanded its business steadily and was renamed F was never enough for Evergreen to consider September 1973. Its original business focus was Evergreen Transport Corp. in 1986. The business only the sea voyage of cargo to and from Taiwan. inland container haulage. kept expanding and diversifying, and the company changed its name to EITC in 2001. It was time to integrate the resources in the Evergreen Group to boost operational efficien- cy, reduce costs and offer convenient, full-fledged container haulage and storage services. In 2002, POMTOC EITC was consolidated with Evergreen Container Terminal Corp., Uniglory Marine Corp. and Evervoyage Transport Corp. The business spectrums of these Evergreen Group members were integrated into a complete Congratulates network providing diversified global logistics, con- tainer yard operations, storage of containers, stevedoring containers at the wharf and owning and chartering ships. The company also offers pas- senger transportation services; retails fuels; and EVERGREEN maintains, repairs and inspects motor vehicles. These services, when combined, make EITC a truly versatile international transport, logistics and storage operator. on 30 Years of Excellence Serving customers all over Taiwan, the com- pany established locations in Hsichih, Taoyuan, Taichung and Kaohsiung, where operations centers were carefully planned and located in key trans- portation hubs. EITC integrated these centers through an electronic data interchange system and unified their vehicle fleets. This way, the company can offer single-window service for container ter- minal and cargo consignment processes. These measures have led to an automated, professional, efficient and complete supply network of com- bined land, sea and air transportation. Your Connection EITC emphasizes service, management quali- ty and efficiency, and has overcome market chal- lenges through innovation and teamwork. Looking to the World to the future, it will continue to pursue opera- tional efficiency by providing a swift but depend-

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PORT OF MIAMI TERMINAL OPERATING COMPANY, LC MANAGEMENT QUALITY AND 1007 North America Way, Suite 400 • Miami, FL 33132 • www.pomtoc.com EFFICIENCY, AND HAS OVER- ADMINISTRATION Tel (305) 416-7600 • Email [email protected] COME MARKET CHALLENGES TERMINAL OFFICE Tel (305) 533-8200 • Email [email protected] THROUGH INNOVATION AND TEAMWORK.

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able transport, storage and logistics service. With terminals in the vicinity of the freeway inter- these targets in mind, the company expects itself changes and industrial zones of Taoyuan, Hsichih to play a vital role in the global logistics network and Taichung. It also established wharf warehous- of the future. Presently the specific offerings ing on the fourth and fifth container terminal at include: Kaohsiung Harbor, stuffing less-than-containerload • Shipside operations that convey containers outbound cargos into full container loads and between shipside and inland container terminals. unstuffing imported containers for consignees. The • CY container haulage operations that con- container yard and warehouse resources are woven vey containers between the container yard and into an islandwide service network that offers customers’ warehouses. Shipping companies make safety and convenience and encompass stevedor- use of this to render a door-to-door service. ing operations giving control of inbound and out- • Long-distance haulage of containers bound containers, inspection for inbound and out- between keeling, Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung bound containers and warehousing for LCL cargoes. and other destinations. The company also owns the vessels of the for- • Conveyance of heavy-duty machinery and mer Uniglory fleet, an intra-Asia service that was diesel fuel. In Taiwan, EITC takes over where the ship merged into the Evergreen routes in 2002. EITC Since September 1995, the company has ren- leaves off. charters the ships to Evergreen Marine, which acts dered high-quality tour bus services to domestic as vessel operators. industrial, commercial and tourist operators with freeway buses between Taipei and CKS Inter- The ability to offer a full menu of services to deluxe sightseeing coaches. national Airport. One year later, the company was Taiwan’s booming ocean trade, Evergreen believes, In 1997, EITC obtained approval from the permitted to operate a route between Taipei and provides safety, security and confidence — as well Ministry of Transportation and Communications to Taoyuan County. as significant quality control — for customers in provide passenger transport services via scheduled EITC established well-designed container this vital market. ■

It is a great honor for Maritima Heinlein S.A. to congratulate EVERGREEN MARINE CORPORATION and its highly esteemed chairman, Dr. Chang Yung-fa, on its 30th Anniversary in containers. We would like to especially thank them for their commitment to maintaining a high-quality service year after year, enabling us to share leadership in the container transport market as their official agent during the last 10 years.

MARITIMAMARITIMA HEINLEINHEINLEIN S.A.S.A. BuenosBuenos Aires,Aires, Rep.Rep. ARGENTINA,ARGENTINA, PeruPeru 359359 1313 fl,fl, phonephone 54-11-5382-700054-11-5382-7000

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Whether in New York, London, Paris, at Mount Fuji, in Japan or a quaint street in Charleston, Evergreen has been part of the world trade growth over the last 30 years in containers.

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