Ching Fu Shipbuilding is located in the world's fourth largest container port, Kaohsiung, Taiwan's southern port city. Established in 1989 by Mr. Ching Nan Chen, Ching Fu became the first privately owned shipyard in Taiwan to build International Standard product carriers and multi-purpose ships.

The Chen family has a long history in the Taiwanese shipbuilding industry. Mr. Chen's father, Mr. Shui-Lai Chen, was instrumental in creating the industry in Taiwan. Mr. Shui-Lai Chen founded Fong Kuo Shipbuilding in 1965 and led the industry for over thirty years until his passing away in 1998.

Mr. Ching Nan Chen has over 25 years of experience in shipbuilding. He served as the General Manager of Fong Kuo Shipbuilding for over 10 years before beginning Ching Fu.

The private sector of the Taiwanese Shipbuilding Industry from its inception, primarily built fishing vessels and yachts. During his stay at Fong Kuo, Mr. Chen recognized that the Taiwanese industry could transform itself to also build international standard vessels similar to Japan and Korea. He built Ching Fu with the intent of opening the international market for Taiwanese shipyards.

Ching Fu's successes in the international as well as the domestic market are a result of Mr. Chen's vast experience, strong leadership and great tenacity.

At the beginning of 2002, the Chen family regained ownership and control of Fong Kuo Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., the shipyard begun by the first generation of Chens, Shui-Lai Chen. Fong Kuo's management was combined with Ching Fu Shipbuilding's. However, both shipyards will continue to retain their own separate corporate identities. The wall separating these two shipyards was removed in mid January 2002 which created one of the largest and most experienced privately owned shipyards in Taiwan.