Evergreen integrating Group's Resources To Assist Japan's Rescue Efforts for Earthquake and Tsunami

Taipei - Evergreen Group announced today that the Group Chairman Dr. Yung-fa Chang has instructed that the Group's resources including but not limited to the marine and aviation business be used to assist the rescue work for the unspeakable tragedy of earthquake and Tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11. 

As an international transportation group, Evergreen has branch offices worldwide. "We will make every effort to provide any necessary assistance to Japan's Governmental offices or related international rescue organizations," said a company spokesperson. For example, EVA Air has extended its resources to transport at no charge the first Rescue Team from Taiwan to arrive in Japan on March 13 of 35 rescue team members and 3000 kilos (6,600 pounds) of materials by its flight BR2198 to Narita Airport.

On March 14, the carrier again received request from local Ministry of Foreign Affairs to carry a large amount of goods needed for the livelihood of the Japanese people. 

Evergreen Group reiterated that appropriate agencies should take advantage of Group's resources to assist the ongoing emergency rescue and recovery work.