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4/24/2025 1:46:00 PM
Dear ZIM Valued Customer,
Please note that the planned Freight of all Kind (FAK) update from all West Med ports to all USEC, Canada, & Mexico that was planned for April 10th, 2025 was postponed to May 5th, 2025. The Freight of all Kind (FAK) update is applied in connection with your rate agreement with ZIM to continue our good and reliable level of service under the current market conditions.
The table hereunder provides certain examples of the updated freight rates:
Port of Loading
Port of Discharge
Valid From
Old FAK Rate 20DV
New FAK Rate 20DV
Old FAK Rate 40DV/HC
New FAK Rate 40DV/HC
ITGOA
USNYC
05/05/25
$3327
$3677
$4685
$5385
ITGOA
CAHFX
05/05/25
$2596
$2946
$3753
$4453
ESVLC
USNYC
05/05/25
$3253
$3603
$4511
$5211
ESBCN
CAHFX
05/05/25
$2347
$2697
$3804
$4504
• Above FAK rates apply only for sea carriage between ports. For further details on ZIM additional services and/or commodities kindly contact ZIM local sales.
• Please note that FAK freight rates are subject to security-related charges, bunker, terminal handling charges and peak season surcharges which are provided 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!).
• 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.
For further details kindly contact our local sales representative.Our Customers Service teams are as always at your disposal for any inquiry.
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4/7/2025 8:00:00 AM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) announced today new agreements for the long-term charter of ten 11,500 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, with total charter hire consideration of approximately $2.3 billion to serve across ZIM's various global trades. Seven of the vessels will be chartered to ZIM by Containers Ventures Holdings Inc., an affiliate of the TMS Group, and three will be chartered to ZIM by a shipping company that is affiliated with Kenon Holdings, Ltd., which was ZIM's largest shareholder until the end of 2024. The vessels will be constructed at Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard in China, with delivery expected between 2027 and 2028. Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, stated: "After having received all 46 newbuilds we contracted in 2021 and 2022, which significantly improved the efficiency of our operated capacity, we are pleased to further advance our fleet strategy by securing long-term charters for these 11,500 TEU newbuild LNG Read More
4/6/2025 3:50:00 PM
Dear Valued Customer,
The following are the updated New Emission Fee (NEF) levels effective from May 1st, 2025 (*) 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)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.
At ZIM, we are committed ensuring compliance with the EU ETS while continuing to offer reliable and efficient shipping services. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to address the global challenge of climate change.
For details regarding specific agreements, other commodities, and other cargo types, such as reefer cargo, please approach our local office.
Sincerely,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.
(**) For bookings from China (Excluding Hong Kong/Taiwan) to Europe, the relevant NEF will be included in the base ocean freight.
(***) Russian trades are excluded. For details regarding freight and charges for Russian trades please contact the local sales/customer representative. Read More
4/6/2025 3:00:00 PM
Dear Valued Customer,
In connection with our previous advisory dated December 19, 2024, regarding the new regulation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which has designated the Mediterranean Sea as an Emission Control Area (ECA) effective as of May 1, 2025, please be advised that we are updating our Green Fuel Surcharge (GFS) as per below.
At ZIM, we are committed to complying with the environmental sustainability regulations. Please note that the updated GFS surcharge rates will vary depending on the specific trade routes and services. In addition, the GFS levels may be updated from time to time, depending on changes to our operating costs in connection with the implementation of the ECA regulation.
The following are the GFS levels effective from May 1st, 2025 (*) till further notice, applying to FAK (Freight All Kind) cargo, in the trades as detailed below:
• 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 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), subject to SSE filing approval. 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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