The Foremost Foundation was established through the generosity of Foremost Group - an international shipping and transportation company founded by Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Mrs. Ruth Mulan Chu Chao.

Dr. Chao remains as Honorary Chairman of Foremost Group to this day and his daughter, Angela Chao, serves as Chair and C.E.O.

Foundation News

The Foremost Foundation Recent News and Events
April 25, 2025
Dr. James S. C. Chao stands with his family, Secretary Elaine Chao, May Chao and Christopher J. Wiernicki, CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping, as they jointly hold the Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 ABS Annual Meeting at the New York Yacht Club. The group smiles warmly, capturing a proud and celebratory moment.

Dr. James S. C. Chao Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from ABS

On April 23, 2025, at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Meeting held at the New York Yacht Club in New York City, Dr. James […]
October 2, 2024

Foremost Group Celebrates 60 Years of Success as a Trusted Global Shipping Leader

New York, NY – July 8, 2024 – U.S.-based shipping company Foremost Group celebrated its 60th anniversary as a trusted industry leader serving first-class ship charterers, […]
September 3, 2024

International Leadership Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Honors Dr. James S. C. Chao with Lifetime Legacy Award

The article was original posted on ilfnational.org The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) held its 2024 Annual Leadership and Business Conference at the Capital Hilton Hotel in […]
March 4, 2020
Haida Magnolia Marine Maritime Education Building

Breaking Ground at the National Taiwan Ocean University

Groundbreaking of the Mulan Marine Maritime Education Building at National Taiwan Ocean University On October 30, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Mulan Marine Maritime […]