Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has appointmented Kevin Lee as its new president effective February 10, 2026. He will replace Cliff Pai, who is set to retire.

The Taiwan-headquartered ocean carrier said it held its 410th Board Meeting on January 23 where Lee's appointment was approved.

Lee is currently chief commercial officer and senior vice president at Yang Ming. He joined Yang Ming in 1997 and began his career as a frontline sales representative. He has been stationed in key markets including China, the United States, and Europe, and previously served as head of the commercial department and the subsidiary management department.

Since assuming the role of chief commercial officer in 2023, Lee has overseen global trade performance, demonstrating strong strategic insight in new market development, key account management, and the governance of investment strategies.

Meanwhile, Yang Ming's current president has served in the role since August 1, 2024, and he has has advanced the company's strategic initiatives in alignment with the vision set by Chairman Dr. Chuck Tsai.

Yang Ming noted that Pai has focused on strengthening the company's core liner shipping business and has played a key role in shaping its strategic direction, with an emphasis on mid- to long-term sustainable development, business growth, digital transformation, and organizational reform.

Major initiatives undertaken during his tenure include the fleet and container optimization plan, the extension of the long-term lease for Terminal No. 70 at Kaohsiung Port, and the accelerated establishment of the Global Service Center — which has laid a solid foundation for Yang Ming’'s long-term operational resilience and sustainable development.

Looking ahead, Chairman Dr. Tsai’s focus on strategy and digital development, combined with the commercial experience of incoming president Lee, is expected to guide Yang Ming as it supports global trade and economic activity.

The company is aiming for a 3.0–3.5% share of the global container shipping market by 2032, with efforts continuing to strengthen performance and pursue longer‑term, sustainable growth.