Press Release from ZIM - member of our Chamber:

 

ZIM is very pleased to announce that the Levant - Black Sea Express (LBX) will add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki, Greece, staring June 2023. 

LBX, solely operated by ZIM, provides a reliable and efficient service, well synchronized with ZIM's mainliners connecting to Asia and America. The new rotation will be as follows: 

Haifa - Alexandria - Constanta - Varna - Istanbul Ambarli - Thessaloniki - Izmir - Aliaga - Antalya - Alexandria – Haifa

LBX offer customers a direct service connecting East Mediterranean ports in Israel, Turkey, Egypt and Greece with fast transit times and superior service, including   

• Smooth synchronized connectivity to ZIM mainliners, with access to additional trades including the west Mediterranean, USA and Canada, Central and Latin America, India, East Asia, and a Gateway to the Balkans

• Space and equipment availability

• Top-of-the-line reefer equipment and technology

• Dedicated and professional service for Special and hazardous cargoes

• Value added service products (haulages, trains, customs)

• A robust intermodal network

 

Assaf Tiran, ZIM EVP Cross Suez and Atlantic BU, said: “we are very pleased to add the port of Thessaloniki to our successful LBX service. This addition will allow us to offer our customers in Greece and the entire region a broader reach, along with ZIM's excellent personalized service tailored to meet their specific needs."

 

About ZIM

Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in 100+ countries serving more than 25,000 customers in over 300 global ports. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM's differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.

 

ZIM contacts 

Media:

Avner Shats

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

+972-4-865-2520

shats.avner@zim.com