Dear ZIM Customer,
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 & East Med / Black Sea countries to the USEC & Gulf / Puerto Rico, Canada & Mexico, until further notice.

• The above charge is in addition to the applicable base freight charges, THC, bunker, and security-related charges which are provided in ZIM's Tariff Calculator, as well as other charges for additional services, local charges and contingency charges, subject to monthly review and update.
• For further details see our website or contact ZIM local sales. (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.
• Kindly note that the rates provided herein do not constitute a price quotation. Customers interested in receiving a quotation and/or obtaining ZIM services are required to contact ZIM local sales.

You’re understanding and continuous support during this challenging period are deeply appreciated, as we remain optimistic that normalcy will be restored in the near future.
For additional information, please contact your account owner or customer service team.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

(*)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.