ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

A global container liner shipping company providing innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services with a focus on digital solutions.

Logistics & Supply Chain
Acquired by Hapag-Lloyd
Acquired Haifa, Israel Founded 1945
Last updated 2026-08-19
Total raised
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Last: Debt Financing 2014-07
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1945
Headcount
6,798
HQ
Haifa, Israel
Sector
Logistics & Supply Chain

About

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is an Israeli international cargo shipping company. It operates a modern fleet and a network of shipping lines offering cargo transportation services on all major global trade routes, supported by local offices and representatives worldwide. ZIM provides a range of services including dry cargo, refrigerated cargo, special cargo, dangerous cargo, and inland transportation services. The company emphasizes innovative, data-driven strategies and creative solutions to enhance customer experience and drive efficiencies in the supply chain and logistics ecosystem. ZIM has also formed partnerships and collaborations with technology startups to foster innovation in the industry, particularly in disruptive and sustainability-related technologies.

Headcount over time

6,798 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
6,798 6,798 2026-09

Offices

Haifa, Israel · HQ / main office

Q&A

What is the current status of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has been acquired.
When was ZIM Integrated Shipping Services acquired and by whom?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was acquired in February 2026 by Hapag-Lloyd.
What was the acquisition amount for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was acquired for $4,200,000,000.
When was ZIM Integrated Shipping Services founded?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was founded in June 1945.
How many employees does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services have?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has 500+ employees.
What is the primary sector of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services operates in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector.
What was the most recent funding round for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
The most recent funding round for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services was a Public Offering in January 2021, raising $217,500,000.
Who is the current Chairman of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
Yair Seroussi is the Chairman of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, appointed in 2020.

Team · 17

Chen Lichtenstein
President & Chief Executive Officer
Yair Seroussi
Chairman
David Arbel
EVP Chief Operations Officer
Eyal Ben-Amram
EVP Chief Information Officer
Arik Elimelech
EVP HR & Organization
Saar Dotan
EVP Countries & Business Development
Sami Jubran
EVP Chief Finance Officer
Hani Kalinski
EVP Pacific BU
Noam Nativ
EVP General Counsel & Company Secretary
Yair Teitelbaum
EVP Global Sales
Assaf Tiran
EVP Cross Suez & Atlantic BU
Nissim Yochai
EVP ZIM USA President
Nir Avni
VP Medium & Small Countries
Eran Epstein
VP Latin America BU
Abdallah Metanes
VP of the Intra-Asia BU
Irit Samuel
executives
Karin Schweitzer
executives

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Logistics & Supply Chain
Target customers

Tags

shippinglogisticscontainer-shippingmaritime-transportsupply-chaindigital-logistics
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