HAIFA, Israel, February 22, 2024, --
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced today that this week, the naming ceremonies of three new
vessels joining ZIM’s fleet were held in Korea and China, marking another
step in the company’s sustainability efforts and the completion of a major
part of ZIM’s widescale fleet renovation.

The naming ceremony of ZIM MOUNT ELBRUS and ZIM MOUNT VINSON, the final
additions to the series of ten 15,000 TEUs advanced LNG vessels, took place
at the SHI Geoje shipyard in Korea. These vessels, showcasing
state-of-the-art LNG technology, were named in a traditional manner by their
respective godmothers, Mrs. Hani Kalinsky, ZIM's EVP Pacific Business Unit,
and Mrs. Joey Chow, Senior Strategic Accounts Manager in ZIM. These new
vessels are planned to be deployed on ZIM Container Service Pacific (ZCP),
ZIM's flagship service connecting Asia and the East Coast of the USA. With
the addition of these two vessels, the ZCP service will deploy exclusively
LNG vessels. ZIM vessels are the first LNG vessels to call ports on the East
Coast of the USA.
ZIM PEARL, the fifth vessel in the series of fifteen advanced 7,700 TEUs LNG
vessels, was named at the Jiangsu Yangzijiang shipyard in China by godmother
Ms. Winnie Wing Han NG, spouse of Seaspan's President and CEO, Mr. Bing
Chen.
ZIM President and CEO Eli Glickman said:“The completion of
the series of ten 15,000 TEUs LNG vessels represents a significant milestone
in our journey towards zero emissions, with the cleanest technology
available on a large scale today. ZIM's investment in LNG-powered vessels
underscores its dedication to reducing carbon emissions and embracing a
cleaner, more sustainable future for global shipping. Approximately
one-third of our operational capacity will be powered by LNG once all 28 LNG
green vessels join our fleet. ZIM is poised to solidify its position as an
industry leader in sustainable shipping practices.”
Mr. Glickman added: “Moreover, the introduction of these
modern, efficient vessels underscores their essential contribution to ZIM's
operational performance. As the company navigates through a dynamic and
fast-changing business landscape, the renovated fleet of cutting-edge
vessels plays a pivotal role in ensuring resilience and adaptability,
steering towards a brighter and more sustainable future.”
About ZIM
Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container
liner shipping company with established operations in more than 90 countries
serving approximately 34,000 customers in over 200 ports worldwide. 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