Description

First Steamship Co., Ltd. operates as a shipping company in Taiwan, China, and internationally. It engages in dry bulk carrier shipping operations that include the transportation of various bulk commodities comprising iron ores, coal, and agricultural products. The company also offers vessel management; shipping agency; vessel leasing; crewing services, such as crewmember recruitment, selection, and training; and automobile financial leasing and business consultation services. It owns and operates 11 vessels, including 5 kamsarmax, 2 lightweight, and 4 supramax vessels. In addition, the company operates department stores that sell apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, footwear, sporting goods, household, furniture, etc. Further, it is involved in the leasing of commercial real estate, as well as setting up department store floor space for brand operators and end consumers; real estate development activities; and rental and leasing of buildings. The company was incorporated in 1963 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.