In the 395th Board Meeting held today (7/26), Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has elected Professor Feng-Ming Tsai as its Chairman with immediate effect.

Chairman Tsai holds a Ph.D. in Transportation from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has devoted himself to research in transportation management, logistics management, and intelligent transportation systems, making significant contributions to maritime education in Taiwan. He was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Logistics Management at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, an Associate Professor, later becoming a Professor, in the Bachelor Degree Program in Ocean Tourism Management and the Department of Shipping & Transportation Management at National Taiwan Ocean University (“NTOU”). Furthermore, he served as the Director of the Internationalized Information and Planning Division in NTOU’s Office of International Affairs. Since 2022, he also held the role of Chairperson of Department of Shipping & Transportation Management of NTOU.

Chairman Tsai’s extensive academic background has advanced policy advocacy in the transportation field. He served as the Representative of APEC Maritime Experts Group on behalf of Ministry of Transportation and Communication, as well as the Education & Training Consultant of Academy of Maritime Development at Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. Chairman Tsai’s research contributions in developing a container demand forecasting model for container shipping companies, constructing a vessel position information platform, formulating cross-strait direct shipping policies, and innovating in cloud service applications have provided valuable insights into industry trends and advices for public policy.

With Chairman Tsai’s broad academic background and innovative mindset, he has received the approval from all board members to assume the position as Chairman of Yang Ming. His long-term research in transportation and logistics will be instrumental in guiding Yang Ming through the challenges of stricter competition laws, the impacts of climate change, and the trials posed by digital and AI transformation in shipping industry. Combined with the diverse expertise in legal, economics, logistics, and transportation of the board members, Yang Ming will be able to pave the way for a sustainable future and continue to sail towards becoming an excellent transportation group.