ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. - Overview

Overview

Founded in 1945, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has grown to become one of the largest carriers in the global container shipping industry.


For thousands of customers around the world, ZIM has been the carrier of choice for many years. Those long-term relationships can only be achieved and maintained through unwavering dedication to customer needs. ZIM has a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and flexibility.

ZIM has been an industry leader in recognizing and reacting to commercial trends and emerging markets. While continuing to expand its operations in established East-West trades, ZIM pursues the development of its services in the world’s most dynamic regions.

ZIM’s skilled and highly experienced team of professionals is able to guide and assist you with your special cargoes, whether Out-of-gage, perishable goods or hazardous materials. We have carried everything – from elephants to ice-cream, from whole industrial plants to medicines. We understand the problems and have well-tested solutions ready.

Global reach, Local touch
Zim Network of Services
Fleet and Containers
Exceptional solutions to your exceptional requests
Ownership and Management

Global reach, Local touch

Customers who work with ZIM know that we are big enough to deliver global service, yet small enough to offer customized solutions.

We value our customers as individuals. Even the smallest customer can count on personalized account management by career shipping experts. Our experience lets us anticipate your needs, and our service frees you to concentrate on your business.

With strong support from its owners, the market-leading holding company Israel Corporation, ZIM is poised to navigate current and future market conditions while continuing to give its customers top-level service.

Zim Network of Services

ZIM’s network of global and regional shipping services serves ports of call in over 120 countries around the world. Our comprehensive feeder network, operating from strategically located hub ports, ensures ZIM's presence on all major international trade routes and enables us to offer our customers comprehensive geographical coverage.

Our services are supported by an extensive network of shipping agencies. Many of them are fully owned subsidiaries. ZIM’s large and dependable network of agents allows us to provide specialized local services. ZIM’s subsidiaries and affiliates offer services at every stage of the supply chain.

Fleet and Containers

ZIM's fleet of over 100 modern vessels includes the recently introduced mega-vessels of 8,000 and 10,000 TEU’s. With a total carrying capacity of over 337,000 TEU, Zim’s vessels are managed and monitored according to the very best standards in the industry.

Zim operates about 358,806 containers (582,000 in TEU terms) of various types, of which 34,250 are special equipment. Zim containers have an Average age which does not exceed five years. Extra attention is given to Adjustment of stock levels to the changing needs of its customers.

Exceptional solutions to your exceptional requests

In addition to fast, dependable container service including an advanced reefer fleet, ZIM has decades of specialized know-how in shipping special cargo and out-of-gauge cargo.

ZIM’s skilled, highly experienced team of professionals is able to guide and assist you with special cargo whether it is out-of-gauge, perishable goods or hazardous materials. We have carried everything – from live elephants to ice cream, from industrial plants to medicines. We understand the issues, and we are ready with proven solutions.

ZIM and its affiliates develop solutions for new and unusual logistical challenges and cater to personal preferences with custom-tailored service.

Ownership and Management

Enjoying a strong support from its owners, market-leading holding company Israel Corporation, ZIM is poised to cope with current and future market conditions, while continuing to give customers top-notch services.

The Israel Corporation holds 98% of Zim shares. The Ofer Group is the majority shareholder of the Israel Corporation (57%), with the remaining shares held by Bank Leumi L’Israel (20%) and the public.

The Israel Corporation’s shares are listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: ILCO).