Yang Ming Marks Milestone in Marine Preservation with Vessel Speed Reduction and Coral Restoration
Yang Ming Marks Milestone in Marine Preservation with Vessel Speed Reduction and Coral Restoration
Yang Ming fleet has actively participated in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies program and earned the highest-tier Sapphire Award.This year, the United Nations’ theme for World Oceans Day is “Awaken New Depths,” which calls for deeper attention and protection of the oceans. As a global container shipping carrier, Yang Ming has been dedicated to safeguarding marine resources. Recently, Yang Ming’s Board of Directors approved the “Protecting Biodiversity and Zero Net Deforestation Commitment” to promote ecological awareness and ensure the sustainability of biodiversity. The Commitment outlines Yang Ming’s strategies to mitigate environmental impacts, including voluntarily reducing ship speeds in sensitive areas and participating in coral restoration projects.
Since 2016, Yang Ming’s fleet has been participating in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies program by voluntarily reducing ship speeds to 10 knots or less while navigating the California coast. This effort reduces the risk of ship collisions with endangered whales and underwater noise, providing a safer habitat for these species. In addition, the program has helped decrease emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx), mitigating the greenhouse effect. In recognition of these outcomes, Yang Ming’s fleet earned the highest-tier Sapphire Award in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Due to climate change and human activities, global coral reefs are facing unprecedented threat.Coral restoration is part of the climate action necessary to save these vulnerable ecosystems.
With the idea of giving back to the ocean, Yang Ming integrates environmental sustainability policies into daily operations and ship management, taking efforts to protect marine ecology and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Looking forward, Yang Ming will continue dedicating corporate resources to biodiversity issues, implementing a blueprint to sail towards a sustainable future.

Yang Ming employees participated in a coral restoration project to revive and rebuild healthy marine ecosystems.
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Yang Ming Receives Norfolk Southern’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Awards - Energy Efficiency
Yang Ming has advanced its net-zero transition goals by implementing optimization measures of daily operations to enhancing fleet energy efficiency. In recognition of these efforts, the Company is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 Sustainability Partner Award - Energy Efficiency by Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”). Mr. Wen-Jin Lee, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations, at Yang Ming (America) Corp. accepted the award on behalf of Yang Ming at Norfolk Southern’s headquarters.
Yang Ming Celebrates 52nd Anniversary with Tea Gathering and Charity Flea Market for Greater Cause
Yang Ming commemorated its 52nd anniversary on December 27, 2024, with a celebratory tea party and joint corporate exhibition at its headquarters in Qidu. Chairman Feng-Ming Tsai and President Cliff Pai jointly hosted the event, welcoming all employees to reflect on the company's significant achievements in 2024. The atmosphere was lively and warm, fostering a strong sense of pride among attendees.
Yang Ming Recognized for Promoting a Healthy and Inclusive Workplace, Awarded the "2024 National Excellence in Healthy Workplace – Health Care Award
Yang Ming has been recognized for its longstanding commitment to employee well-being and fostering a
supportive workplace environment. At the 2024 National Excellence in Healthy Workplace Awards rganized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Yang Ming stood out among numerous contenders and was honored with the prestigious Health Care Award. The award was presented on December 10 by Director-General Tzou Tzu-lien of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and received on behalf of the company by Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Vice President Caroline Chiu.


