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3/9/2026 8:00:00 AM
ZIM continues its operations to and from Israel and is accepting bookings as usual.
ZIM continues its operations to and from Israel and is accepting bookings as usual. Despite the war situation in Israel, all local terminals in both Ashdod and Haifa are functioning as usual, with some limitations on DG cargo that will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Service interruptions may occur on short notice due to safety guidelines dictated by Israeli authorities. In such cases, we will provide specific updates.
Given the recent war escalation, as well the overall geopolitical situation in the area, insurers have increased the war risk insurance premium imposed on all vessels calling Israeli ports, including ZIM’s vessels.
Consequently, ZIM War Risk Premium (WRP) surcharge for all cargo to and from Israel, will be updated as follows, effective as of March 12th, 2026, and until further notice:
Line/Service
Updated War risk premium Surcharge
ZMP; LBX; WTX; ETX
$100/TEU
ZCA – all trades excluding US and Puerto Rico
$100/TEU
ZNI; ADX; TYR
$75/TEU
Above charges are additional to the applicable base freight charge, THC, bunker, security and PSS related charges which are provided in ZIM's Tariff Calculator (U.S. trades are provided in www.boterates.com User: ZfreA6 Password: Access16!) as well as other charges for additional services, local charges and contingency charges.
For further details kindly see our website www.zim.com or contact our local sales representative.
For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
ZIM is fully committed to ensuring a consistent and reliable service to and from Israel while taking all necessary measures to meet our customers' needs during these challenging times. The situation remains volatile at this time, and we will keep you updated on future developments.
(*) These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements. For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, application is subject to the publication and effective date requirements of those statutes / regulations. Quotations or mitigation of published surcharges that vary from ZIM’s tariff shall not be binding unless included in a service contract or amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
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3/9/2026 7:00:00 AM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) ("ZIM" or the "Company"), a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Highlights Net income for the fourth quarter was $38 million 1 (compared to a net income of $563 million in the fourth quarter of 2024), or diluted earnings per share of $0.32 4 (compared to diluted earnings per share of $4.66 in the fourth quarter of 2024); net profit for the full year was $481 million 1 (compared to a net income of $2.15 billion for the full year of 2024). Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $327 million, a year-over-year decrease of 66%; Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $2.17 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 41%. Operating income (EBIT) for the fourth quarter was $143 million, compared to operating income of $658 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Operating income for the full year of 2025 was Read More
3/8/2026 12:00:00 PM
Dear ZIM customers,We would like to inform you regarding the newly implemented regulatory framework by National Advance Information Centre (NAIC) in UAE to declare the Advance Manifest Cargo information of all maritime (containerized) import cargo information.
According to this regulation, all entities - including shipping lines, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and shipping agents are required to complete registration with NAIC.
Upon registration, each entity will be assigned a unique 7-digit Alpha numeric Maritime Preload Cargo Information code (MPCI party ID). ZIM’s MPCI Party ID is ZIMSL00
This program officially went live, with a grace period extended until 31st of March 2026, during which no penalties or enforcement actions will be applied.
The program requires that Original Port of Loading of the cargo as well as the final Transhipment Port will declare the Advance Manifest Cargo information 24 hours prior to loading.
Imports into UAE - must mandatorily declare “Direct or Master Bill of Lading”
Transhipment and FROB through UAE – As guided by NAIC, all Bills of Ladings transhipping or transiting through UAE will be declared as “Direct Bill of Lading”
Based on this regulation the Shipping Instructions (SI) submission process for cargo destined, transiting and FROB through UAE and cut-off timelines will be changed and updated accordingly as part of schedule update.
Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCO) should specify in their SI that this is a Master Bill of Lading.Freight Forwarders should specify House B/L (HB/L, NVOCC) included if required. For such, MPCI party ID is required to declare it to NAIC as ‘Master Bill of Lading’ Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs must file the House Bills of Lading for consolidated shipments through the accredited service providers.
The House Bills of Lading should consist of the data found on the Bill of Lading, along with additional information such as:
Bill of Lading Number
Issue Date and Location
Ports (Loading, Discharge, Transshipment, Receipt, and Delivery)
Container Details & Seal Numbers
Goods Details & HS Code
Involved Parties (Shipper, Consignee, Notify Party, Freight Forwarders and Agents including their MPCI Party ID
Additionally, freight forwarders must include identifiers for the master co-loader or shipping line.
Shipping lines or master co-loaders must include identifiers for any consolidating(child) freight forwarders in cases of consolidation.
After filing, NAIC will respond with one of the following main status codes:
ACT (Accepted): Approved to proceed with loading.
DNL (Do Not Load): Loading is not permitted.
RFI (Request for Information): Additional information is needed for approval.
For further details please visit our websiteOur Customer Service team is available to assist you with any inquiries.
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3/8/2026 9:00:00 AM
Dear Valued Customers,
Updated Freight Rates from all Mediterranean ports & Black Sea ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America & West Coast South America.
To continue our good and reliable level of service under the current market conditions, we are updating new Freight of All Kind (FAK) from all Mediterranean ports to all USEC & Gulf, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean ports, effective as of April 1st, 2026 and until further notice.* The table below provides certain examples of the updated freight rates:
Old FAK Rates
Old FAK Rates
New FAK Rates
New FAK Rates
POD
Valid from
20DV
40DV/HC
20DV
40DV/HC
GRPIE
USNYC
01.04.26
$3233
$3795
$3633
$4545
ITGOA
MXVER
01.04.26
$2149
$3150
$2549
$3900
ESVLC
USNYC
01.04.26
$2873
$3885
$3273
$4635
ESBCN
MXAIJ
01.04.26
$1712
$2813
$2112
$3563
Above FAK rates apply only for sea carriage between ports, for further details onZIM additional services and/or commodities kindly contact ZIM local sales.
Please note that freight rates are subject to bunker charges, security related charges, terminal handling charges and peak season surcharges which are provided (for FAK rates) in ZIM's Tariff Calculator as well as other charges for additional services, local charges and contingency charges. (U.S. trades are provided in www.boterates.com User: ZfreA6 Password: Access16!) charges.
Kindly note that the rates provided herein do not constitute a price quotation. Customersinterested in receiving a quotation and/or obtaining ZIM services are required to contact ZIMlocal sales.
For additional information, please contact our customer service team.
ZIM Customer Service Team
(*)These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements. For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, application is subject to the publication and effective date requirements of those statutes / regulations. Quotations or mitigation of published surcharges that vary from ZIM’s tariff shall not be binding unless included in a service contract or amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable. Read More
07-Jul-2024
Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - August 1st 2024
Dear Valued Customer,The following are the updated New Emission Fee (NEF) levels effective from August 1st, 2024(*) till further notice, applying to FAK (Freight All Kind) cargo, in the trades as detailed below.The rates are listed below for your con…
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20-Jun-2024
Equipment Shortage Surcharge (ESS) from All West Med to All East Med & Black Sea ports
Dear Valued Customers,
We would like to update you that due to equipment shortage in the Mediterranean area and to continue our good and reliable services, ZIM is updating the Equipment shortage surcharge from All West Med to All East Med & Black…
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09-Jun-2024
Far East to East Med, West Med including Black Sea– Peak Season Surcharge June 15, 2024
Dear ZIM Customer,We would like to update you that due to current market conditions, ZIM is updating its Peak Season Surcharge (PIS) from Far East to East Med and West Med - including Black Sea ports*, effective as of June 15, 2024, until further not…
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13-Jun-2022
Dangerous Goods policy update
Dear Valued Customer,We wish to update that with the immediate effect, Hydrogen Peroxide Class 5.1 UNNO 2014 & 2015 will not be accepted for shipments in standard DV containers. The Hydrogen Peroxide Class 5.1 UNNO 2014 & 2015 will be accepte…
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28-Jun-2021
New Regulation for Import to Egypt
Dear Valued Customers,We have been advised regarding a new Egyptian Customs regulation named Advanced Cargo Information (ACI), which requires that the Egyptian Importer will register his expected shipment with the new Egyptian Customs system before t…
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01-Sep-2019
India Sea Cargo Manifest Regulation
Dear Valued Customers:
Indian Sea Cargo Manifest and Tran-shipment Regulations, 2018 (SCMTR) is already implemented in India.
As part of this new regulation, the Carrier is required to provide the final Import manifest (now called Arrival Manifest) t…
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