[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 31, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S16380-S16381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 EVERGREEN MARINE GROUP: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN CHARLESTON

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the role 
Evergreen Marine Group has played in the economic development of my 
home city, State, and region over the past 20 years.
  The M/V Ever Spring sailed into Charleston harbor on October 21, 
1975. This first vessel began what was to become a long and prosperous 
relationship. In its first year of operations in Charleston, Evergreen 
carried 45,000 tons of cargo on 19 ships through the port. Last year, 
Evergreen carried over 1.5 million tons on more than 100 ships through 
Charleston.
  Cargo ships reflect incredible investments by the ocean carrier and 
provide many opportunities for economic development in the regions they 
serve. They represent the equivalent of floating factories, adding 
value to products by delivering them where they are needed, when 
needed. Few Americans realize that 95 percent of our international 
trade moves by ship.
  Evergreen's services in Charleston have allowed business and personal 
relationships to grow and prosper. The trading relationships forged 
between companies in geographically distanced nations work to bind our 
world. More than just raw materials, parts and finished goods flow 
across the oceans--ideas, culture and shared personal experiences make 
us more aware and considerate of the world in which we live.
  Evergreen began its first scheduled container service in 1975, 
linking Asia with Charleston and the U.S. east coast. Ten years later, 
Evergreen began the industry's first two-way, round-the-world service. 
Today, the company operates in almost every trading market on our 
globe. Evergreen has also diversified into other areas, such as real 
estate and aviation, becoming the first private, international air 
carrier in Taiwan.
  Yung-fa Chang, Evergreen's founder, has used hard work, tireless 
dedication to the customer and support of those who are working toward 
the common goal as the cornerstones of Evergreen's success. This past 
spring my home State's University of South Carolina, site of the 
Nation's highest ranking international business program, awarded him an 
honorary doctor of business administration, a testament to his 
achievements.
  Charleston is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing regions in 

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the country, attracting capital investment and interest from around the 
globe and we are proud to have Evergreen be a part of our community. We 
are appreciative of the commitment Evergreen has made to our area and 
look forward to continued success together.
  Mr. PELL addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.

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