Evergreen operations in 2026
Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC, Taiwan Stock Exchange ticker 2603, listed since September 1987) is the container shipping arm of a privately-controlled Taiwanese conglomerate founded in 1968 by Chang Yung-fa. The Chang family retains control via Evergreen International Corp (27.33% of EMC as of March 2025); the ROC Ministry of Finance holds 9.37%. Evergreen is the only Taiwan-based Tier 1 carrier on this site — OOCL is Hong Kong-registered but now sits under Chinese state-owned COSCO, and Yang Ming, the other Taiwanese carrier, sits in Tier 2 under the Premier Alliance. Taiwan base matters operationally for Section 301 posture and cross-strait regulatory exposure.
"Evergreen Line" is a common trading brand adopted in May 2007 covering six operating companies: EMC Taiwan, Italia Marittima S.p.A., Evergreen Marine (UK), Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong), Evergreen Marine (Singapore), and Evergreen Marine (Asia) — the last joined the brand agreement in 2021. A forwarder booking may trace back to any of them depending on origin port and vessel flag.
Fleet and scale. Alphaliner Top 100 (January 2026) shows Evergreen operating approximately 239 vessels with ~1.9 million TEU of nominal capacity (162 owned, 77 chartered), ranking seventh globally behind MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, and ONE. The evergreen-line.com corporate site still cites "more than 1.6 million TEU" — that figure is outdated brand boilerplate, and Alphaliner's January 2026 operating figure is the current operationally relevant number. Flagships are the A-class 24,000 TEU ULCVs (Ever Alot, Ever Ace, and siblings); the F-class 12,000 TEU series carries the bulk of Trans-Pacific capacity. The active orderbook covers 11 LNG dual-fuel 24,000 TEU vessels (~USD 3.2B, split 6 at Hanwha Ocean in Korea and 5 at CSSC GSI in China), 14 LNG dual-fuel 14,000 TEU (7 at GSI and 7 at Samsung Heavy Industries), and a separate 23-ship USD 1.47B expansion.
Ocean Alliance. Founding member alongside CMA CGM, COSCO, and OOCL. The alliance was extended to 2032 via an MOU signed on 27 February 2024 in Shanghai. The Day 10 Product, launched April 2026, deploys approximately 390 vessels (~5.2 million TEU combined) across 41 weekly service loops and 520+ direct port pairs. Division of labour inside the alliance: CMA CGM anchors global network breadth, COSCO anchors China-export volume, and Evergreen anchors Trans-Pacific density and Intra-Asia coverage. A separate Transatlantic VSA with ONE was cut in early 2026 from 3 loops with 18 ships to 2 loops with 14 ships; weekly allocation fell from approximately 16,400 to 10,386 TEU.
Schedule reliability. Sea-Intelligence GLP #177 (April 2026, ALL arrivals) reports Ocean Alliance at 67.6%, a modest improvement from 64.0% in January 2026 (GLP #174). March/April 2026 peer context: Gemini 85.0%, MSC standalone 73.4%, Premier Alliance 54.2%. No Evergreen-specific carrier-level reliability figure is published by Sea-Intelligence; 67.6% is the alliance number forwarders should use for ETA planning on Evergreen bookings.
Commercial centre of gravity. Trans-Pacific density and Intra-Asia coverage reflecting both Taiwan origin economics and the Ocean Alliance division of labour. F-class 12,000 TEU vessels dominate Trans-Pacific strings, and Kaohsiung is the primary Taiwan hub. The CIX7 Intra-Asia service (launched 20 April 2025) is a joint operation with Wan Hai, RCL Feeder, and Bengal Tiger Line — Evergreen contributes 1 of 4 vessels, and this is not an Ocean Alliance service.
Red Sea routing. Ocean Alliance (including Evergreen) retains Cape of Good Hope routing on Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean as of April 2026, adding 10–14 days versus Suez. Two Asia-Red Sea loops in the Day 10 Product remain suspended. CMA CGM's January 2026 partial Suez return (FAL 1, FAL 3, MEX) was a CMA CGM-specific decision on its own loops; Evergreen has not announced any unilateral Suez return.
eBL posture. Evergreen's eBL product is branded i-B/L, distributed via ShipmentLink and GreenX with Bolero as the primary rail. Evergreen was the first container carrier to integrate with Bolero (1 March 2018) and signed the DCSA 2030 eBL commitment in February 2023 (50% adoption by 2028, 100% by 2030). Per the authoritative gsbn.trade shareholder roster, Evergreen is not a GSBN shareholder — GSBN members are COSCO Shipping Lines, COSCO Shipping Ports, Hapag-Lloyd, Hutchison Ports, OOCL, SPG Qingdao, PSA, and SIPG. The India Bills of Lading Act 2025 (presidential assent 24 July 2025; enforcement date pending Central Government notification) recognises Bolero as an approved platform. DCSA BL 3.0 Beta is listed on the ShipmentLink API Developer Portal.
Italia Marittima: Evergreen's Mediterranean subsidiary
Italia Marittima S.p.A., headquartered in Trieste, is an operating subsidiary under the Evergreen Line brand with a Mediterranean regional focus. IMT traces back to Lloyd Triestino (acquired by Evergreen in 1998 and rebranded to Italia Marittima on 1 March 2006).
On 31 January 2024, EMC — via Singapore-based Evergreen Marine Asia Pte. Ltd. — completed acquisition of the remaining minority stake for approximately EUR 405 million, bringing ownership to 100%.
IMT's container fleet at consolidation was 5 containerships totalling 22,728 TEU: three U-class 5,652 TEU vessels built 2000–2001 (Ital Usodimare, Ital Unica, Ital Universo) and two 2,886 TEU B-type vessels built 2018 (Ital Bonny, Ital Bonus). Registered container prefixes are LTIU (the legacy Lloyd Triestino code) and IMTU — both confirmed active in the BIC registry under Italia Marittima S.p.A.
IMT is not "fully absorbed," "winding down," or "standalone-branded." It is an active operating subsidiary. On 22 November 2025, IMT launched the NAFR Morocco–Spain feeder service with the vessel Perseus.
For forwarders, the practical question is whether the SI, BL, and invoice carry IMT party identifiers (and, for containers, the LTIU or IMTU BIC prefix) versus EGLV end-to-end. IMT's current NMFTA SCAC is a gap: LTIU was IMT's SCAC in the Lloyd Triestino era, but its active status post-consolidation is not confirmed from public sources. Post-acquisition, AMS and ICS2 filings may route under EGLV. LTIU and IMTU remain active as BIC container owner codes — a separate identifier system from SCAC.
Evergreen's published fee schedules are not centralised in a single public tariff portal equivalent to CMA CGM's Rates & Tariffs. BL amendment fees, SI amendment fees, telex release fees, SWB fees, and Switch BL fees are country-specific and sit behind ShipmentLink login or require country-office contact. Pages on this site cite validated figures only and mark un-sourced geographies as gaps rather than inventing numbers.
What Expedion handles for Evergreen
Five operational workflows on Evergreen shipments. Each one is documented in detail on its own page.
Booking
ShipmentLink for contract and tariff bookings (primary portal). GreenX (greenxtrade.com) for instant-quote spot bookings, powered by BlueX Trade, launched February 2020: advertised '100% secured space' commitment, priority equipment, and deferred payment terms across 240+ ports in 80+ countries. DCSA Booking 2.0 Beta API live via the ShipmentLink Developer Portal. EDI via INTTRA (e2open) for high-volume automated flows. Country-office email for IMT-routed Mediterranean bookings and other regional fallbacks. Ocean Alliance Day 10 Product context: bookings may execute on Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, or OOCL vessels depending on service string rotation.
Shipping Instructions
SI submission via ShipmentLink web portal and mobile app (primary), INTTRA IFTMIN via e2open, direct DCSA SI API via the ShipmentLink Developer Portal, or country-office email as fallback. ICS2 Release 3 live from 15 October 2024 (Evergreen received national customs authority approval for a delayed go-live from the 3 June 2024 general industry live date). Filing types F10/F12/F13 supported. Six-digit HS code requirement. CBP auto-rejection of vague descriptions (FAK, general cargo, consolidated cargo) since 27 September 2025. Country-specific SI amendment fees sit behind ShipmentLink login.
Bill of Lading
Draft BL review via the ShipmentLink proofreading workflow. Amendment fees are country-specific and sit behind ShipmentLink login (no central tariff portal published). Telex release, SWB, and Switch BL all supported as industry-standard products. The eBL is branded i-B/L, distributed via ShipmentLink and GreenX with Bolero as primary rail; Evergreen was the first container carrier to integrate with Bolero (1 March 2018). DCSA BL 3.0 Beta is listed on the ShipmentLink API Developer Portal. Evergreen signed the DCSA 2030 eBL commitment (February 2023) but is **not** a GSBN shareholder.
Documentation
VGM submission via ShipmentLink (web + mobile), INTTRA eVGM (VERMAS), direct API, and country-email fallback (UK example: VGM@evergreen-marine.co.uk). A consolidated VGM Submission Guide PDF is published on shipmentlink.com. IMDG Amendment 42-24 mandatory from 1 January 2026. ICS2 filing types F10/F12/F13. AMS 24-hour rule via Evergreen Shipping Agency (America). ACI Canada 24–96 hours before arrival or loading. DG approval SLA not published by Evergreen (verification gap).
Tracking & Visibility
ShipmentLink tracking (container, BL, booking reference) plus the mobile app. DCSA Track & Trace v2.2 live via the ShipmentLink API Developer Portal (canonical DCSA T&T v2.2 release: 26 October 2021). Also OVS 3.0, Booking 2.0 Beta, SI, Transport Document, BL 3.0 Beta, Commercial Schedules 1.0, and JIT Port Call 1.2 Beta 1. Third-party integrations: TrackCargo, TRADLINX, JSONCargo, GoComet (refresh cadence varies by provider). EDI IFTSTA via INTTRA. Ocean Alliance operating-carrier-aware milestone handling when bookings sail on CMA CGM, COSCO, or OOCL vessels.
TMS compatibility
Expedion agents operate Evergreen workflows on top of your existing TMS. We connect via EDI (INTTRA), the ShipmentLink Developer Portal APIs, and authenticated browser sessions where direct API access is limited. Your system of record stays intact.
| TMS | Integration | SI | BL | Booking | Tracking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CargoWise | EDI (INTTRA) + API | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Magaya | EDI (INTTRA) | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| GoFreight | Browser-based (ShipmentLink) | Full | Partial | Full | Full |
| Logi-Sys | EDI (INTTRA) | Full | Partial | Full | Full |
| No TMS | ShipmentLink web portal | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Section 301 port-call fees: what Evergreen forwarders need to know in 2026
Evergreen's US regulatory exposure under USTR Section 301 is structurally different from both COSCO (which faces Annex I as a Chinese-state-owned operator) and from carriers with no Chinese-yard tonnage. Evergreen's exposure is indirect, through Annex II only.
Taiwanese operator, Annex I exempt. The Annex I operator fee applies to Chinese-operated and Chinese-owned vessels. Evergreen is Taiwanese, so Annex I does not apply regardless of suspension status.
Annex II exposure via Chinese-built tonnage. Annex II applies to any Chinese-built vessel regardless of operator: higher of USD 18 per net ton or USD 120 per container discharged at a US port, up to 5 times per year per vessel (Year 1 rates).
Orderbook yard split. Active orderbook: 11 LNG dual-fuel 24,000 TEU vessels (6 at Hanwha Ocean in Korea plus 5 at CSSC GSI in China) and 14 LNG dual-fuel 14,000 TEU (7 at GSI plus 7 at Samsung Heavy). Per Hellenic Shipping News, Evergreen has ordered approximately 44 vessels from Chinese yards since 2018. Not independently verified against TWSE 2603 material-contract filings.
Fees took effect 14 October 2025 across both Annex I and Annex II. USTR suspended both effective 12:01 EST on 10 November 2025 through 11:59 EST on 9 November 2026. The suspension is general (not carrier-specific); it applies to all affected vessels, including Evergreen's Chinese-built tonnage.
Annex II escalation schedule that was in place before the suspension: Year 1 USD 18 per net ton or USD 120 per container → Year 2 USD 23 / USD 153 → Year 3 USD 28 / USD 186 → Year 4 USD 33 / USD 250. The suspension halted accrual at Year 1 rates.
Financial impact framing. COSCO's estimated 2026 liability (HSBC / Seatrade Maritime) was USD 1.5–2.1 billion prior to suspension. Evergreen's exposure is limited to Annex II on Chinese-built vessels, which is materially smaller but not zero.
Operational implications if fees resume. Evergreen may rotate non-Chinese-built vessels onto US-bound strings (from the Korean-yard share of the orderbook and the existing fleet), route Chinese-built tonnage to non-US trades, or leverage Ocean Alliance partner tonnage on US loops. No evidence of systematic reflagging as of April 2026.
China retaliatory maritime laws (September 2025) authorise port fees and data-access restrictions on US-linked vessels. Forwarders moving US-origin cargo via China destinations should track this channel as well.
Watchpoint. The 9 November 2026 suspension expiry is the single largest variable for US-bound Evergreen bookings and for any vessel in Evergreen's fleet ordered from Chinese yards. If the suspension extends or lapses without replacement, same-day edits to this section and FAQ #6 are required.
Frequently asked questions
Will my Evergreen booking actually sail on an Evergreen vessel, or could it be on a CMA CGM or COSCO ship?
It could be any of the four Ocean Alliance members. Evergreen is a founding member alongside CMA CGM, COSCO, and OOCL, and the alliance was extended to 2032 via MOU signed 27 February 2024. The Day 10 Product (April 2026) deploys approximately 390 vessels across 41 weekly loops covering 520+ direct port pairs. The operating carrier for a specific sailing is determined by the service string rotation, not by the booking carrier, and forwarders cannot select which alliance member runs a specific voyage. Your BL and documentation flow through Evergreen (ShipmentLink) regardless of which alliance member operates the vessel. On Intra-Asia services like CIX7 (launched 20 April 2025), the operating vessel may also be Wan Hai, RCL Feeder, or Bengal Tiger Line under a separate non-alliance cooperation.
How does Italia Marittima (IMT) fit into Evergreen Line, and do my Mediterranean bookings go through EMC or IMT?
IMT is an active operating subsidiary under the Evergreen Line brand, 100% owned by EMC since 31 January 2024 (via Evergreen Marine Asia's EUR 405 million acquisition of the remaining minority stake). IMT is headquartered in Trieste and operates Mediterranean regional services, including the NAFR Morocco–Spain feeder launched 22 November 2025. Whether a Mediterranean booking routes operationally through IMT's Trieste office or through Evergreen Line's regional agency depends on the service string. Practical signals: SI party identifiers, BL prefix (IMT cargo may carry LTIU or IMTU-prefixed containers), and which office issues the BL. IMT is not being wound down, fully absorbed into EMC, or standalone-rebranded.
Does Evergreen use GSBN for electronic bills of lading like COSCO and OOCL do?
No. Evergreen is not a GSBN shareholder per the official gsbn.trade roster. Evergreen's eBL product is branded i-B/L (Intelligent Bill of Lading) and uses Bolero as the underlying eBL rail; ShipmentLink and GreenX are the customer-facing interfaces. Evergreen was the first container carrier to integrate with Bolero on 1 March 2018 and signed the DCSA 2030 eBL commitment in February 2023 (50% by 2028, 100% by 2030). For forwarders handling a mixed Ocean Alliance fleet: OOCL and COSCO eBLs sit on GSBN, Evergreen i-B/Ls sit on Bolero, and cross-platform exchange depends on DCSA eBL API v3.0 mediation. DCSA BL 3.0 Beta is listed on the ShipmentLink API Developer Portal; v3.0 production conformance is not confirmed.
What is Evergreen's schedule reliability, and how should I buffer my consignee commitments?
Sea-Intelligence GLP #177 (April 2026, ALL arrivals) reports Ocean Alliance at 67.6%, a modest improvement from 64.0% in January 2026 (GLP #174). March/April 2026 peer context: Gemini 85.0%, MSC standalone 73.4%, Premier Alliance 54.2%. No Evergreen-specific carrier-level figure is published by Sea-Intelligence; 67.6% is the alliance number. The practical implication: buffer commitments lane-by-lane using your own historical arrival variance on Evergreen Ocean Alliance services (Cape-routed Asia-Europe lanes typically need larger buffers than Trans-Pacific and Intra-Asia) rather than applying a single global rule. Expedion agents monitor tracking feeds proactively and surface ETA slippage before it cascades into missed cargo connections.
What is GreenX, and when should my team book through GreenX versus standard ShipmentLink?
GreenX (greenxtrade.com) is Evergreen's digital spot-rate platform, launched February 2020 and powered by BlueX Trade. It is positioned like Maersk Spot, CMA CGM SpotOn, and ONE QUOTE: instant quotes, a '100% secured space' loading commitment, priority equipment, and deferred payment terms across 240+ ports in 80+ countries. Standard ShipmentLink is for contract and tariff bookings where your negotiated rates and terms apply. Use GreenX when you need an instant quote, a single booking with a loading commitment, or spot capacity outside your contract allocation. Use ShipmentLink for contract-priced volume. Caveat: the contractual compensation mechanism if Evergreen fails to honour the 100% secured space commitment is not publicly published (unlike Maersk Spot's +/-3-day guarantee); confirm with your Evergreen account manager before relying on GreenX for time-critical cargo.
Does Section 301 apply to my US-bound Evergreen booking?
Not during the current suspension. USTR suspended both Annex I and Annex II fees from 12:01 EST on 10 November 2025 through 11:59 EST on 9 November 2026. Even outside the suspension, Evergreen is a Taiwanese operator, so the Annex I operator fee does not apply. Evergreen's exposure is indirect, through Annex II (Chinese-built vessels regardless of operator): Year 1 rates of USD 18 per net ton or USD 120 per container discharged, up to 5 times per year per vessel. Evergreen has ordered approximately 44 ships from Chinese yards since 2018, and the current new-build programme splits between Korean (Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy) and Chinese (CSSC GSI) yards. If fees resume after 9 November 2026, expect Evergreen to deploy non-Chinese-built tonnage preferentially on US lanes. Evergreen has not published a contingency announcement.