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NBF New Bunker Factor update - July 1st 2023
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ZIM Netherland & ZIM Belgium – Terminal Handling Charge update
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - April 1st 2023
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United Kingdom – International Ship Security charge update
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Türkiye situation update
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ZMI will add Iskenderun call to the rotation
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ZIM Sweden Terminal Handling Charge update
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - February 1st 2023
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Black Sea regional situation - 13th update
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Black Sea regional situation - 12th update
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Hazardous Cargo and Misdeclaration updated policy
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North Europe (NWC/Scan/UK & IE) to Israel, East Med. & Black Sea Congestion Surcharge Update
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Black Sea regional situation - 11th update
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Los Angeles & Long Beach Ports Dwell Fee Update
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Black Sea regional situation 10th update
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Rhine Low Water situation update
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - August 1st 2023
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - October 1st 2023
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - November 1st 2023
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Customer advisory regarding the war situation in Israel
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War in Israel Situation – October 15th
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War in Israel situation update – October 18th
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Israel Situation Update – October 26th
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Israel Situation update - November 9th
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EU ETS Regulation New Emission Fee NEF Charge
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War Risk Premium Charge - Update
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Customer Advisory - ZMP service
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New Emission Fee (NEF) Charge - EU ETS Regulation
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - January 1st 2024
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ZIM Announces Updated Freight Rates
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New ZMP Freight Rates from Asia to Mediterranean Ports – update
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ZCA - New Freight Rates from Israel
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MEDITERRANEAN to ISRAEL PSS SURCHARGE UPDATE
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ZNI - New Freight Rates between Israel and North Europe, Scandinavia, and Baltic
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ZMP - New Freight Rates from Israel
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Peak Season Surcharge announcement India Subcontinent (ISC) - India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka to East Mediterranean & Black Sea, West Mediterranean, North Europe & Halifax-Canada
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TURKEY TO ISRAEL PSS SURCHARGE UPDATE
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Rate Increase from the East Med & Black Sea to the USEC & Gulf, Canada & Mexico
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Rate Increase from the West Med to the USEC & Gulf, Canada & Mexico
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FAR EAST to ISRAEL NEW PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - Feb 1st 2024
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New Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - Feb 1st 2024
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ZIM Tyrrhenian Service Update
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West Med & Israel rate announcement to the USEC & Gulf, Canada, Mexico & the Caribbean
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North Europe to Israel - Peak Season Surcharge announcement
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - Mar 1st 2024
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New Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - Mar 1st 2024
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ZIM Poland – Terminal Handling Charge update (dry cargo)
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - Apr 1st 2024
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Haiti situation update
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ZCT Service Update
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Incident: Zim Big Apple (ZBA) – Dali Voyage 12
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Francis Scott Key Bridge Baltimore Situation
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ZIM Announces Changes to its North Europe – Türkiye service (ZNT line)
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New Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - May 1st 2024
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - May 1st 2024
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ZMP - Peak Season Surcharge announcement to Turkey and Black Sea
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New Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - May 5th 2024
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - June 1st 2024
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ZMP - Peak Season Surcharge announcement to Turkey and Black Sea (1)
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ZMP - Peak Season Surcharge announcement to Adriatic and West Med ports excluding Valencia
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Far East to Israel– Peak Season Surcharge Announcement
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Equipment Shortage Surcharge (ESS)
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - July 1st 2024
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Updated freight Rates from the Mediterranean to all USEC & Gulf Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean
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Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - August 1st 2024
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Far East to East Med, West Med including Black Sea– Peak Season Surcharge June 15, 2024
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Equipment Shortage Surcharge (ESS) from All West Med to All East Med & Black Sea ports
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - July 1st 2023
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Shipping News (Regulations)
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Dangerous Goods policy update
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India Sea Cargo Manifest Regulation
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New Regulation for Import to Egypt
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Provisions for Accepting Shipments of Fish Meal
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Solid Plastic Waste and Plastic Scraps to India
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VGM To Honduras
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Costa Rica Customs Authorities No Longer Accept Plastic Seals
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Ban on the Import of Used Electrical Goods to Uganda
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New European Regulations: Entry Summary Declaration
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Benin Shipping Council Electronic Cargo
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New Turkish Entry Summary Declaration Regulations
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Guatemala Regulations
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EU commitment
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Ban on Used Freezers and Refrigerators to Ghana
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Cargo Measurements to Belize
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Import of Used Cars to India
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Scrap Materials to China - Amendment
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Import of Chinese/HKG Kitchenware to Scotland
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Notice By Kenya Customs Authority on Legibility of Container Seal Number
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ASHI Required for All Shipments to Ghana
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New Guatemalan Regulations
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Sanctions to Burma and Myanmar
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Personal Effects to Cambodia
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Additional Requirements for Dominican Shipments
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Nigerian Customs Requirements
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Scrap Metal to India
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New Import Regulations to Nigeria
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Japanese 24 Hour Security Manifest
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Ban on Import of Fresh Onions and Potatoes to Senegal
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SOLAS VGM Requirement
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Electronic House BL Requirement for Canada
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Personal Effects to the Philippines
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Abolishment of CTN requirement to Lagos
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Import of Used Cars to West Africa
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Venezuelan RIF Number
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Colombia's Customs Regulations
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Israeli Customs 24 Hour Security Manifest
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Sanctions set out by the United Nations, European Union and USA
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Shanghai Shipping Exchange
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Import and Transshipment of Crab Meat to Korea
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Air Conditioners to Russia
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Personal Effects to Guyana
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Brazil Enforcement of ISPM-15 (Wood Packaging Material)
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Shipments Via Panama
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Zip Codes to USA and Canada
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Dangerous Goods policy update
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APPENDIX I - Expedited Service Guarantee
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Metal scrap in a DV Container
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Landing pages
ZIM Blog
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Cool Tips for Reefer Container Shippers
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Teva Pharmaceuticals: Learn more about Teva Pharmaceuticals success story with ZIMonitor service
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5 Technologies that will change the Pharmaceutical shipping world
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4 Things That Can Go Wrong When Shipping Pharmaceuticals by Ocean
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Booming Seafood Market – India’s Outlook
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ZIM Develops Route to Export Avocado from Mexico to Spain
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Technology at the Service of Israeli Agriculture- Avocado Shipping
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The Reefers Future Couldn’t Be Brighter
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ZIM Helps Spanish Growers Export Citrus to Canada
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ZIMonitor Reefers Aid the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Introducing ZIM’s Global Logistics and Equipment Division
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Italy’s Pharmaceutical Market Continues to Gain Momentum and So Does ZIM
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China’s Garlic Seasons Food Around the World
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ZIM Is Back in Australia!
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ZIM Canada Successfully Plans Inland Seafood Transportation and More…
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Digital Entrepreneurship in Shipping: How ZIM is Changing the Game with Customer Experience
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Turkish Delight – Turkish Citrus Exports Reach New Heights
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Fresh Off the West Coast
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The Land is on Sabbatical, We Are Not
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Peeling the Onion – Creative and Innovative Solutions
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ZIM Makes Waves in its Global Debut at Qingdao Expo
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Agile, techie and employee-focused, ZIM is on a talent-hiring spree.
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5 Things You Need to Know about Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L)
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Things to consider when choosing an Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) Platform
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Meet ZIM’s World of Reefers
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ZIMonitor – More than Just Temperature Control
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The Team Behind our Reefers
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It’s a Citrus Celebration in South Africa
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Make Way for The King of Thai Fruit
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The Greatest Grapes of All
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Reefer Maintenance Never Looked This Cool
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Keep Cool and Carry on (Your Cargo)
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Driving Change in the Pharma Arena
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Shipping Perishables the Right Way
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Cool Tips for Shipping Perishables
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Real-Time Visibility in the Pharma Cold Chain
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The Pharmacy of the World
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The Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Craze
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The Inside Scoop – Mexico’s Avocado Boom
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Big Fish, Big Business – China’s Tilapia
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Cold Chain Spotlight – The Intra-Med Reefer Trade
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The ZIMonitor Makes Headlines in Italy
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Around the World With the Citrus Fruits
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Apples’ Paradise – Meet the Sweet Italian Treasure
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The Rush for the “Green Gold”
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The Greek Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off!
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Our Insurance Frees You Up
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ZIM Australia Brings a New Kind of Cool
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Rethinking Fresh: Cold Chain Innovations
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Keeping It Cool in the USA
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India’s Flourishing Exports
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Fruitful Opportunities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2022
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The ZIM Colibri Xpress has set sail!
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Pharma Industry Outlook: What’s Next for the Leading US Sector
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Chilling for Change – Advancing Sustainability for a Greener Climate-Managed Cold Chain
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Bringing the Best of New Zealand to Global Markets
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Shipping South African Citrus? Here’s All You Need to Know About Keeping It Fresh
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Mastering the Cold Chain: Why Effective Expertise Will Transform Your Logistics
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From Cold Storage to Real-Time Control: How ZIM’s Cold Treatment Solution Ensures Cargo Safety
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ZIM’s Reefer Services Taking on the World
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China’s Thriving Reefer Market: What Drives Its Export Success?
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Fresh from Chile: How Cutting-Edge Technology Ensures Grape Quality and Freshness
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Egypt Exports: What’s Driving the Market and What Lies Ahead?
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From Local to Global: India’s Evolution as a Pharma Powerhouse
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Market Spotlight: Exploring Peru’s Potential
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Keeping Your Cargo Cool, Keeping You Connected
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Rooting for Success: What Makes Benelux A Potato Powerhouse
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Fruit for Thought: Here’s Why Israeli Mangoes Are Captivating Global Markets
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Fresh Citrus from Down Under: A Look Inside Australia’s Export Market
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Shipping into the Digital Age: How can ZIM’s Digital Solutions Improve Your Cold Chain?
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How is Mexico Dominating the Global Avocado Market?
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ZIM Cherry Express: Fast, Fresh and Unstoppable
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Shipping Sweetness: What Drives Italy’s Apple Export Market?
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Seasoning the World: Exploring the China Garlic Phenomenon
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Cold Chain Connections: ZIM’s Coolest Moments in 2024
Who We Are
Customer Updates
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Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - September 1st 2024
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - August 1st 2024
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ICS2 EU regulations update
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ZCA Service Update - Possible CN Rail Strike
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Updated Freight Rates from the West Med, Adriatic, Greece, Cyprus & All Black Sea Countries
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Customer Announcement - Update of freight rates Sept 2024
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - October 1st, 2024
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Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - October 1st, 2024
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Booking & Loading conditions
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International Longshoreman Association (ILA) Strike and Congestion surcharge
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USA frequently used FIRMS codes
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ZMP, ZIM AMBER 7W will omit Shanghai for schedule recovery.
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZGC / IMPORT) CARL SCHULTE 1W
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ASE, MAERSK LEBU 21E omit Ningbo
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ASE, MAERSK LUZ 10W will omit Ningbo for schedule recovery.
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ASE, MAERSK LINS 26W omit Shanghai
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North Europe to Israel – Congestion Surcharge announcement
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ILA Strike - Resumption of work
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZCP / IMPORT) ZIM BANGKOK 7W
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM CANADA 12E
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Z7S, GUDRUN MAERSK 25E omit Hong Kong, Nansha, Cai Mep, Singapore
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ZBA, MAERSK SALTORO 24W omit Xiamen, Ningbo, Shanghai, Pusan
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ZBA, MAERSK SARAT 16W omit Yantian, Pusan
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZCP / IMPORT) ZIM MOUNT ELBRUS 3W
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ZMP, ZIM CHARLESTON 20E omit Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo
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ZAT, NAVIOS SUMMER 94W omit Qingdao, Ningbo, Da Chan Bay
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ILA Strike - Resumption of work - Update
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Emission Fee (NEF) charge update - November 1st 2024
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM MOUNT VINSON 3E
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ASE, MAERSK LAGUNA 23W omit Ningbo
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZMP / IMPORT) ROTTERDAM 78E
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZGC / IMPORT) MSC BOSPHORUS 19W
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Z7S, GRANIA 21E omit Hong Kong, Cai Mep, Singapore
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZMP / IMPORT) ZIM ANTWERP 73E
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZGC / IMPORT) GSL VIOLETTA 45W
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Far East to East Med, West Med including Black Sea & North Europe– Peak Season Surcharge
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ZMP, ZIM SHENZHEN 7E omit Da Chan Bay, Xiamen, Pusan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo
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Vessel Bypass Notice – (ZMP / IMPORT) ZIM SHENZHEN 7E
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ZMP, ZIM SHENZHEN 7E omit Da Chan Bay, Xiamen, Pusan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo
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ZIM Cross-Atlantic Services Restructure
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ZCP, ZIM SAMMY OFER 7W will omit Qingdao
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Vessel Delay Notice - MSC MAUREEN 28E (ZNP)
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Vessel Delay Notice - MSC TEMA VIII 1E (ZNP)
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New Emission Fee (NEF) Charge – December 2024 rates update and 2025 updated NEF policy
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ZSA, MSC BUSAN 30E will omit Xiamen for schedule recovery
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Z7S, MAERSK SANA 31E omit Yantian, Cai Mep
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ZBA, SAN FELIX 4W will omit Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, Pusan
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(ZSA) DELAY NOTICE FOR MSC KUMSAL 20E(DGV)
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ZSA, MSC BARBARA 45W omit Yantian, Shanghai
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Transpacific network update - ZXB, Z7S and ZGC service updates
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New Emission Fee (NEF) Charge – January 2025
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ZMP, ZIM HAWK 2E omit Pusan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo
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ZSA, CLEMENTINE MAERSK 31E omit Xiamen
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ZBA, GJERTRUD MAERSK 27W omit Yantian
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM SHENZHEN 9W
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ZGX - MSC JASPER VIII 37W omit Yantian and Pusan
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New ILA Strike Surcharge for cargo moving To or From the US East Coast/US Gulf Ports
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ZCP, ZIM BANGKOK 9E will omit Qingdao for schedule recovery
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Designation of the Mediterranean Sea as Emission Control Area (ECA) - Effective May 1st, 2025
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ZBA, CEZANNE 15W will omit Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, Pusan
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM CANADA 13E
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(ZSA) DELAY NOTICE FOR EUROPE 123E(UZQ)
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM MOUNT FUJI 5E
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ZAT, MONACO 110W omit CNXNG, CNQIN, CNSNH, CNNGB
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ZGC, MARIA H 18W omit Ningbo
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ZCP, ZIM MOUNT KILIMANJARO 6E omit Qingdao
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ZMP, ROTTERDAM 79E omit Pusan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Cai Mep
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NBF New Bunker Factor update - February 1st, 2025
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Schedule Change Notice - ZIM MOUNT EVEREST 8E (ZCP SERVICE)
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Z7S, MARIA Y 26E omit Yantian, Cai Mep, Singapore
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ILA-USMX Negotiations and Potential Impact – Update
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ZBA, GUDRUN MAERSK 26W omit Ningbo, Shanghai
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Update on ILA-USMX Negotiations
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Manifest Reference Number (MRN) & Call Sign in January
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(ZSA) DELAY NOTICE FOR MSC COTONOU VIII 3E(M1C)
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ZXB, ZIM SCORPIO 3W omit Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Shanghai
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Schedule Change Notice – ZIM MOUNT VINSON 4E
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ZSA, MAERSK SANTANA 10W omit Xiamen, Yantian, Pusan
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ASE, MAERSK LAGUNA 23E omit Shanghai
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Vessel Delay Notice - MSC ELISA XIII 3E (ZNP)