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ZIM
Every Vessel Hunter story on ZIM: 8 stories, from 21 August 2026 to 4 October 2026. Newest: "Israel closes its review of the Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI takeover of ZIM". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Israel closes its review of the Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI takeover of ZIM
Israel's Government Companies Authority has ended its review of the original $4.2bn Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI bid for ZIM, giving the parties until 6 October to file a revised structure.
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI add a Far East route to their revised plan for Zim Israel
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have handed Israel a revised framework for the Zim takeover, adding a weekly Far East service for Zim Israel and tighter golden-share terms while keeping the $35 a share price.
Hapag-Lloyd Gets 30 Days to Rework Its Zim Acquisition
Israeli authorities have given Hapag-Lloyd 30 more days to restructure its $4.2bn acquisition of Zim around the state's golden share, with revised terms due by the end of September.
Hapag-Lloyd Gets 30 Days to Rework Its Zim Bid for Israeli Approval
Israeli authorities have given Hapag-Lloyd a 30-day extension to restructure its proposed acquisition of Zim, with six of eight ministries reported to have been set to oppose the deal.
ZIM Returns to Quarterly Profit With $64m as the First Half Still Shows a Loss
ZIM posted net income of $64m for the second quarter on revenue of $1.78bn, but the carrier still recorded a $22m net loss across the first half as average freight rates fell to $1,455 per teu.
Israeli golden share and Brazilian review slow Hapag-Lloyd's Zim acquisition
Hapag-Lloyd's proposed acquisition of Zim faces a full Brazilian antitrust review that may extend to March 2027, alongside an Israeli government golden share that can veto the sale.
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Launch Weekly Asia to Brazil Service From September
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM will launch AS3, a weekly Asia to South America East Coast service, on 13 September, connecting five Chinese ports with five Brazilian gateways.
Zim Lifts Q2 Revenue to $1.8bn as Hapag Merger Meets Regulators
Zim reported $1.8 billion in second-quarter revenue, up nine percent, but its shares fell four percent after Brazil's competition authority opened a full review of the $4.2 billion Hapag-Lloyd merger.
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