Awards & Accreditations

Committed to Excellence,
Trusted for Reliability

  • For over 42 years, Eastern 1961 has stood as a trusted leader in the marine refrigeration container industry. Our growth is built on a strong foundation of expertise, dedication, and a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the shipping and leasing sectors.
  • With an ever-expanding service network across Asia-Pacific and a team of over 700 staff, we strive to deliver consistent, high-quality service across all our operations. The recognition we’ve received from partners and stakeholders reflects our team’s reliability, capability, and focus on innovation. These accolades drive us to maintain the highest standards of performance and reliability, ensuring we continue to meet the dynamic needs of our customers.

Our Awards & Accreditations

  • 2025 - Special Recognition Customer Excellence (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2025 - Certificate of Appreciation for embodying principles of health, safety, security, and sustainability (PSA Singapore)
  • 2024 - Certified Dealer (Daikin Container Refrigeration Unit)
  • 2024 - Gold Dealer (Thermo King Marine)
  • 2024 - Certificate of Appreciation for embodying principles of health, safety, security, and sustainability (PSA Singapore)
  • 2024 - Certified Spare Parts Centre (Daikin Container Refrigeration Unit)
  • 2024 - Certificate of Appreciation for Best Initiatives and Success in Reefer Spare Parts/tools innovation and Refrigerant Recycling (Maersk)
  • 2023 - Certified Dealer (Daikin Container Refrigeration Unit)
  • 2023 - Certified Spare Parts Centre (Daikin Container Refrigeration Unit)
  • 2022 - Best Performing Vendor for exemplary performance on Vessel Reefer Spare Supply (Maersk)
  • 2020 - Gold Dealer (Thermo King Marine)
  • 2019 - Container Refrigeration Premium Service Centre (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2018 - Top Performer (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2016 - Award presented to Late Chairman Mr Goh Hong Choon in recognition of his generous donation to Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution (Golf Nuts Charity for Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution)
  • 2016 - Special Recognition for Best in Employee Development (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2015 - St Safety Launch - Injury Free Engineering Contractors (PSA Singapore)
  • 2015 - Platinum Award for community service in appreciation for dedicated service and contribution to the community (People's Association)
  • 2014 - Certification of Appreciation for generous contribution towards Yuhua Charity Golf (Yuhua Grassroots Organisations)
  • 2014 - Special Recognition for Customer Satisfaction Asia (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2014 - Special Recognition for Customer Satisfaction Asia (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2014 - St Safety Launch - Injury Free Engineering Contractors (PSA Singapore)
  • 2012 - Top Performer Asia (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2012 - BV Gas Extraction Certificate for satisfactory results in visual witnessing of refrigerant sampling (Bureau Veritas)
  • 2010 - Special Recognition for Replacement Components Asia (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2008 - Award for generous contribution to NSRCC Charity Golf (National Service Resort and Country Club)
  • 2007 - Authorized Star Cool Service Provider Since 2007 (Maersk)
  • 2007 - Special Recognition for Customer Satisfaction Asia (Carrier Transicold)
  • 2007 - Top Performer Asia (Carrier Transicold)

Our Awards & Accreditations

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BizSAFE 4

We are proud to hold the bizSAFE Level 4 certification. Our Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) Champion possesses the expertise to design and implement a comprehensive WSHMS, ensuring it meets industry standards and ISO 45001 requirements. This certification demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe and compliant workplace, with a focus on effective risk management and continuous improvement.

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Tripartite Standards

We proudly uphold the Tripartite Standards across four key areas: "Age-Friendly Workplace Practices," "Flexible Work Arrangements," "Recruitment Practices," and "Unpaid Leave for Unexpected Care Needs." These standards reflect our commitment to fostering a fair, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

By embracing these practices, we strive to cultivate a culture of understanding and respect, ensuring that employees have the support they need to navigate their roles and develop within the organization. Our focus on inclusivity and flexibility helps create a workplace where diverse needs are acknowledged and valued.

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Progressive Wage Mark Accreditation

The Progressive Wage Mark accreditation recognizes our commitment to providing fair and progressive wages to lower-wage workers. This reflects our ongoing focus on ensuring equitable compensation, supporting skill development, and creating opportunities for growth within the company.