Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) was granted the “2017 Blue Circle Awards” by Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA). The award ceremony was held on May 29th, 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. This is the third time Yang Ming being recognized for its environmental commitment by VFPA since 2015. Bella Yang, President of YANG MING SHIPPING (CANADA) LTD., represented Yang Ming to receive the honor.

The Blue Circle Awards is a recognition reserved for the highest level of participation in the EcoAction Program by VFPA intended to promote marine carriers excelling in environmental stewardship and encourage carriers to execute a variety of fuel, technology and environmental management options which help improve the environment. The program offers discounts of harbor dues for vessels meeting voluntary environmental best practice requirements such as reduce emissions and underwater noise pollution in hopes that carriers will keep enhancing their environmental policies.

The award represents an acknowledgement of Yang Ming’s environmental protection policies and its fulfillment of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Yang Ming will continue to dedicate itself to complying with international environmental laws and regulations.