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Real-Time Visibility in the Pharma Cold Chain
The pharmaceutical cold chain transports millions of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies every day, but it is also among the most demanding of all supply chain operations. Shipping pharmaceuticals brings a unique set of risks as it must arrive on time, unharmed and needs to be transported within th…
Cool Tips for Shipping Perishables
Most people agree that it's one thing to ship furniture but transporting food and fresh products is a whole different story. From fresh fruits to fish and meat, perishable goods are some of the most widely distributed products across the world, and most challenging to handle. The process of shipping…
Shipping Perishables the Right Way
The refrigerated shipping industry has long been recognized for its advanced innovative capabilities to deliver a diverse range of products and goods across vast distances. With food being one of the most popular products distributed worldwide, shipping perishable goods has become a standard procedu…
Driving Change in the Pharma Arena
The global pharmaceutical cold chain sector is unlike any other. It is huge, dynamic and provides us with an ever-expanding range of essential life-saving products. The recent pandemic has shed a spotlight on the dramatic increasing demand of the industry. As global quarantine measures emerged, caus…
Keep Cool and Carry on (Your Cargo)
The last two years of a worldwide pandemic have taught us the most essential actions to take in times of crisis. While most of the focus on cold chain in recent years has been primarily on fresh and healthy food products, the world’s population requires pharmaceuticals and medical supplies as well. …
Reefer Maintenance Never Looked This Cool
If you’ve entered the frozen aisle of the grocery store, you’d see a selection of food items from all over the world, but have you ever wondered how they made their way to the shelves? Shipping containers are the most advanced solution and have become an essential part of global exports by providing…
The Greatest Grapes of All
With access to one of the most strategic waterways in the world, rich lands and warm weather, Egypt has positioned itself as a leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables. The widespread range of local production offers a multitude of fresh agricultural produce all year round. Potatoes, onions,…
Make Way for The King of Thai Fruit
One of the most divisive foods in the world, the durian is also crowned as the notorious “King of Fruits”. This exotic delicacy is an acquired taste, sharply dividing opinions across the world. The controversy behind this wild fruit does not actually come from its rich taste, but rather its legendar…
It’s a Citrus Celebration in South Africa
From lemons and limes to oranges and grapefruits, citrus fruits provide a burst of sunshine any time of year. The rich vibrant colors of the citrus season have emerged in South Africa, bringing excitement as local warehouses are busy packing for global refrigerated exports, making their way to marke…
The Team Behind our Reefers
At ZIM, we know that reefer cargo requires sensitive care and specific expertise, especially when facing challenges along the way. Our solution for high-value cargo is a professional and determined global support team. This team is always there to provide the most personal assistance and tailor-made…
ZIMonitor – More than Just Temperature Control
ZIM is transforming the cold chain with ZIMonitor – ready to provide you with all the tools you need to ensure that your most sensitive and high-value cargo arrives in perfect condition to any destination around the world. These state-of-the-art reefer containers feature unique temperature control t…
Meet ZIM’s World of Reefers
With more than 70 years of extensive experience, ZIM leads the way in introducing advanced, innovative technological solutions within the shipping industry. This time, we’d like to introduce you to our latest and most effective solution for transporting food, perishables and even pharmaceuticals. Th…
Things to consider when choosing an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) Platform
The COVID pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in many industries. It’s crazy to think a year ago Zoom meetings were relatively unknown, today everyone’s zooming.  Likewise, after decades of using paper Bill of Lading, the shipping industry is moving away from paper and courier trade towa…
5 Things You Need to Know about Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L)
With more new digital courier platforms on the market, the days of trading physical paper bills and transferring them via a physical courier may be numbered. In fact, the COVID pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of electronic bills of lading, making it a far more widely accepted option in…
Agile, techie and employee-focused, ZIM is on a talent-hiring spree.
By Anat Messing Over the last 3 years, ZIM, one of the world’s 11 most profitable shipping companies, has set itself apart from the old-school shipping industry with its legacy values, complex processes, outmoded technology, and sluggish response to changes. In 2021, ZIM stands out as a dynamic tech…