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2026
ZIM announces ZX3 premium express service
ZIM announced the launch of ZX3, a premium expedited service connecting Shanghai and Xiamen directly with Los Angeles. The service is scheduled to commence in December 2026.
2026
Mitsui Sumitomo sues Zim and Kintetsu over $797,772 cargo damage claim
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America sued Kintetsu World Express and Zim Integrated Shipping Services in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 26, 2026, seeking to recover $797,772.84 it paid on a cargo claim after four containers of automobile wiring harnesses shipped from Haiphong, Vietnam to Los Angeles allegedly arrived damaged. The insurer brings claims under COGSA plus negligence, unseaworthiness, failure to care for goods, and breach of contract; the allegations have not been tested and no court has ruled.
2022
Tianjin–Australia shipping route opens
Tianjin Port Group and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services opened the China–Australia Express route, connecting Tianjin with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using seven container ships.
2021
ZIM purchases seven secondhand containerships
ZIM confirmed that it purchased seven secondhand containerships in October 2021 for approximately $320 million through several separate transactions.
2021
ZIM commences initial public offering
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced that it had commenced an initial public offering of 17,500,000 ordinary shares. The shares were expected to be priced between $16 and $19 each, and the company said they were expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ZIM.
2020
ZIM makes second-quarter 2020 reports available
ZIM announced that its reviewed consolidated financial statements and related reports for the period ended June 30, 2020 were available on its website and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange website.
2020
ZIM expands refrigerated container fleet with 500 Star Cool units
ZIM expanded its refrigerated container fleet by purchasing 500 upgraded Star Cool units with controlled-atmosphere technology from Maersk Container Industry. The company said the purchase supports growth in perishable cargo markets.