Taiwan President Honors Evergreen Founder Dr. Chang Yung-Fa

5 Feb 2016 – Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou honored Evergreen Group founder Dr. Chang Yung-Fa with a posthumous commendation in recognition of his contributions to international transportation and social welfare during the memorial service yesterday. Taiwan’s Education Minister and the Minister of Transportation and Communications also offered homage to Dr. Chang with the First-Class Professional Education Medal and First-Class Professional Transportation Medal. Evergreen Group is holding the memorial service for Dr. Chang at the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation in Taipei from January 27 through February 05.

Thousands of mourners are coming from around the world to pay respects to Dr. Chang, including his close friends, government officials, representatives from business partners, shipping industry, aviation and travel trade in addition to Evergreen Group’s local employees and delegates from its overseas affiliates. Many more attending the memorial are among those who have benefited from Dr. Chang’s charitable work and generosity. Dr. Chang established Evergreen Marine Corporation in 1968. The global container carrier’s service network facilitated exports from East Asia and especially for Taiwan, an island that relies on foreign trade for economic development.

The shipping line’s unprecedented success in launching Asia – Europe service opened the door to the booming European market for exporters in Taiwan and many parts of Asia. Evergreen’s cargo growth boosted Kaohsiung’s container throughput and enabled it to flourish as a main transhipment hub in Asia. Dr. Chang formed EVA Air in 1989. The airline’s innovative service has attracted international passengers and driven the growth of Taiwan’s travel industry.

Now a Star Alliance member, the airline has won numerous awards for service excellence and flight safety from aviation and travel organizations. Its consistent recognition has helped promote Taiwan’s image in the global community. Besides, Evergreen Group has also diversified into aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul and manufacturing of aircraft parts, playing an important role in building up Taiwan’s burgeoning aviation supply chain.