Dear Valued Customer,
In connection with ZIM’s customer advisory dated November 20th, 2023, and pursuant to the EU ETS regulation requirements, we wish to advise your that commencing on January 1, 2025, all shipping lines will be required to report their emissions and purchase of 70% of the equivalent number of allowances on the EU ETS market (instead of 40% as in 2024). As a result, and to comply with this regulation, the New Emission Fee (NEF) levels will be updated accordingly (the “2025 NEF Update”).

The 2025 NEF Update will be applied to all vessels arriving at EU ports on or after January 1, 2025, as well as to vessels departing EU ports commencing on January 1, 2025, and onwards.
Therefore, the application of the 2025 NEF Update to your cargo will vary depending on your cargo’s trade and vessel’s schedule (subject to applicable regulatory filing requirements).

The following are the updated New Emission Fee (NEF) levels effective from December 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 convenience (the data refers to ZIM’s base ports in each trade).

In addition to the rates listed above, please note that for cargo departing to Europe & Mediterranean ports (including, but not limited to France; Spain; Italy; Romania; Bulgaria) on the North America, West Coast South America, Caribbean trade, the following updated New Emission Fee levels shall apply to FAK (Freight All Kind) at the following effective dates (subject to all regulatory filing requirements):

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.