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24.09.2026 15:39:29
Dear Valued Customer,We wish to inform you that due to global market conditions, the ZIM Gulf Toucan (ZGT) service will be suspended.
The last Southbound voyage will be with the Loncomilla 036/S, which will depart from Houston, USA, on October 24th, 2026, and complete its final call on the East Coast of South America on November 19th, 2026. The last Northbound voyage will be with the Navios Amarillo V 067/N, which will depart from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on November 4th, 2026, and reach the Caribbean on November 19th, 2026.
We understand the significance of this change for you and are working closely across all functions to provide a seamless transition with minimal supply chain disruption.
Houston cargo from/to Mediterranean, West Coast South America and Caribbean will now be served with a dedicated ZIM operated feeder via Kingston, Jamaica, and Cartagena, Colombia.Miami inbound will continue to be served via Zim Colibri Express (ZCX). Miami to the Caribbean will continue to be served by Zim South Lotus (ZSL).
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Our Sales and Customer Service teams are available to assist you with any inquiries. For further schedule details please visit our website www.ZIM.com
Sincerely, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Daha Fazla Oku
22.09.2026 10:45:23
Dear Valued Customer,Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global fuel prices, the following are the updated Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)(*) till further notice, applying to FAK (Freight All Kind) cargo, in the trades with effective dates as detailed below(**).
The rates are listed below for your convenience (the data refers to ZIM’s base ports in each trade). For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
Trade (**)
EFS
Effective date
Mediterranean (East & West) and North Europe to North America & Central America & Caribbean & West Coast South America
$125/TEU
Oct 1st , 2026
Intra Mediterranean (East & West) & Black Sea
$52/TEU
Oct 1st , 2026
North Europe and Baltic/Scand. to Mediterranean /Black Sea
$52/TEU
Oct 1st , 2026
Mediterranean /Black Sea to North Europe and Baltic/Scand
$52/TEU
Oct 1st , 2026
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 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.
We thank you for your understanding.
ZIM Integrated Shipping
(*)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.(**) Russian trades are excluded. For details regarding freight and charges for Russian trades please contact the local sales/customer representative. Daha Fazla Oku
7.09.2026 08:48:37
Dear Valued Customer,The following are the updated Green Fuel Surcharge (GFS) levels (*) effective from October 1st, 2026 (**) till further notice, applying to FAK (Freight All Kind) cargo, in the trades as detailed below.
The rates are listed below for your convenience (the data refers to ZIM’s base ports in each trade). For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
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 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.
We thank you for your understanding.
ZIM Integrated Shipping
(*) 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.(**) Russian trades are excluded. For details regarding freight and charges for Russian trades please contact the local sales representative.(***) For bookings from China (Excluding Hong Kong/Taiwan), charge is excluded until SSE approval is received. Daha Fazla Oku
7.09.2026 08:33:25
Dear Valued Customer,
The following are the updated New Bunker Factor (NBF) levels (*) effective from October 1st, 2026 (**) till further notice, applying to FAK (Freight All Kind) cargo, in the trades as detailed below.
The rates are listed below for your convenience (the data refers to ZIM’s base ports in each trade). For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
Trade Name(***)
NBF
Mediterranean (East & West) Black Sea and North Europe to/from North America & Central America & Caribbean & West Coast South America
$358/TEU
India Sub-Continent to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe
$407/TEU
Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to India Sub-Continent
$358/TEU
Far East (excluding China) to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe
$793/TEU
China to Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe
$850/TEU
Mediterranean /Black Sea & Europe to Far East
$323/TEU
Intra Mediterranean (East & West) & Black Sea
$229/TEU
North Europe and Baltic/Scand. to Mediterranean /Black Sea
$300/TEU
Mediterranean /Black Sea to North Europe and Baltic/Scand
$256/TEU
Above charges are additional to the applicable base freight charge, THC, special areas bunker charges, 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 details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
Our customer service team is at your disposal for any inquiry.
ZIM Integrated Shipping
(*) The New Bunker Factor replaces all existing bunker charges, except bunker charges related to specific emission control areas (ECAs) as defined by IMO, EU, or other Governmental authorities and EFS.(**) 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.(***) Russian trades are excluded. For details regarding freight and charges for Russian trades please contact the local sales/customer representative. Daha Fazla Oku
07-Tem-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
20-Haz-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
09-Haz-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
13-Haz-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
28-Haz-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
01-Eyl-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…
Daha Fazla Oku
