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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…
ZIM Makes Waves in its Global Debut at Qingdao Expo
This past October, ZIM’s freshest seafood solutions were widely showcased at the 25th China Fisheries & Seafood Expo held in Qingdao. This is the second largest event for professionals looking to expand their business in the fast and growing global seafood market. The expo featured more than 35,…
Peeling the Onion – Creative and Innovative Solutions
The dynamic region of the Benelux covering Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg plays a key role as Europe’s bustling transport hub. The three neighboring states share a common geographical force tending to enormous production and local exports. The Netherlands may be small in size, but when taki…
The Land is on Sabbatical, We Are Not
This past September, Jews around the world celebrated the Jewish New Year. But for some, it’s not like any other year. This year is what’s known as a Shmita, a year-long sabbatical, which occurs every seven years. The Shmita originates in the Torah and has been rooted in agricultural and economic sy…
Fresh Off the West Coast
The United States has been one of the world’s largest food exporters serving a wide range of markets in Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and Latin America. While food production originates from different regions in the country, the West Coast remains the gateway for its exports. Washington apples, Id…
Turkish Delight – Turkish Citrus Exports Reach New Heights
Turkey, a country that occupies a unique geographic region, has emerged as a major global exporter. The climate and abundant rainfall enhance production of almost any kinds of crops, allowing Turkey to maintain a significant trade surplus throughout all seasons of the year. We spoke with ZIM Turkey…
Digital Entrepreneurship in Shipping: How ZIM is Changing the Game with Customer Experience
Until three years ago, it was almost impossible to find digital practices and high-end technologies in the shipping industry’s customer experience. Customers and shipping liners alike have become accustomed to the slow pace of technological advancements. But then, ZIM decided to play a leading role…
ZIM Canada Successfully Plans Inland Seafood Transportation and More…
Canada is one of the largest seafood exporters in the world. From the East Coast of Canada, the majority of seafood is caught in the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. According to https://www.findnewfoundlandlabrador.com/, in 2019 the market value reached another high of $1.4 billion, with over 9…
ZIM Is Back in Australia!
Interview with John van Pelt, ZIM Australia Country manager After a hiatus of several years, ZIM is back in Australia, and this time with a big bang! If current figures are an indicator of what’s to come, the future couldn’t look brighter. We interviewed John van Pelt, ISS Australia General Manager,…
China’s Garlic Seasons Food Around the World
According to Produce Report, “China’s export volume of fresh and cold-stored garlic in 2020 reached 2.232 million tons, marking a high point for the past decade. This represents a year-on-year increase of 500,000 tons or 28.4% compared to 2019…” China is the largest producer of garlic in the world,…