Investor Relations

We focus on attractive global and niche markets where we can develop sustainable competitive advantages and drive long-term profitability. With a comprehensive global network of approximately 77 weekly lines, we offer tailored value-added services, including several logistics subsidiaries which provide complementary services to our customers. We have established a track record of successfully identifying attractive growth opportunities and adjusting our fleet size and type based on changing market conditions.

We use our technology and innovation to power new services, improve our best-in-class customer experience and enhance our productivity and portfolio management. Our investment in information technology systems has allowed us to develop an array of sophisticated tools that enable us to manage our vessel and cargo mix to prioritize higher yields and enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and profitability across the organization.

We actively manage capacity to optimize operational efficiency and advance our commercial strategy. We charter-in nearly all of our capacity which allows us to adjust our capacity to meet changing market conditions, optimize vessel deployment, pursue high utilization of vessels, and exploit specific trade advantages.

Our network is significantly enhanced by cooperation agreements with other leading companies and alliances, allowing us to optimize fleet utilization and improve port coverage by sharing capacity, expanding our service offering and benefiting from cost savings. Primarily, we collaborate with the 2M alliance partners, operating multiple joint services on the Asia-US East Coast and Asia-US Gulf Coast trades based on a full slot exchange and vessel sharing agreement.

One of the key principles of our business is our customer-centric approach, characterized by the value-added services we offer to our highly diverse global customer base. Our strong reputation and high-quality service offering has generated a loyal customer base. At ZIM, recognizing the critical importance of end-users’ input in creating top-notch customer experience, we are committed to integrating this customer-oriented approach as part of our “Powered by Our Customers” philosophy. We are proud that ZIM customers participate in planning and designing ZIM’s digital tools.

We strive to be an industry leader in implementing policies and initiatives that help mitigate the impact of our operations on the planet. As part of our approach to decarbonization, ZIM has embraced LNG as a transitional fuel for our fleet and has chartered 28 LNG dual-fuel newbuild vessels, allowing us to immediately reduce emissions by up to 25% per LNG vessel sailing. When we take delivery of the LNG dual-fuel vessels throughout 2023 and 2024, approximately 1/3 of our capacity will be LNG-fueled, importantly, providing customers a “green” shipping option. In addition to our LNG fleet strategy, which will position us among the lowest carbon intensity operators, we are focused on supporting environmentally-friendly initiatives like promoting marine biodiversity and restoration and advancing sustainable procurement.

In line with our organizational culture which promotes and nurtures innovation and creativity, we have developed multiple growth engines complementary to our container shipping business and formed partnerships and collaborations with several technology startups. For example, we were (and still are) an early investor in WAVE BL, a developer of an electronic bill of lading based on blockchain technology, which is today offered by several leading liner companies. Also, we established Ship4wd, a digital freight forwarder, which caters to small and medium businesses, offering a simple, one-stop- shop, digital platform covering all aspects of the complex international shipping process.

ZIM has developed a strong company culture for performance, led by a management team with vast business and industry experience backed by the full support and guidance of a veteran Board of Directors. We believe that our team’s experience, deep industry knowledge and strong relationships with container liner industry participants, including freight forwarders, financing providers, customers, rail and truck transportation providers, vessel owners and shipbuilders, will continue to position us to execute our growth strategies.

ZIM’s primary objective is to use our strengths to profitably grow our business and maximize value to our shareholders. Complementing our investment in digital tools to improve revenue management, profitability and best servicing our customers, the agility of our fleet enables ZIM to focus on trades that we believe are underserved and where we can introduce competitive and comprehensive product offerings. We consistently re-evaluate our focus on expanding our presence or entering new trades in order to drive profitable growth.

ZIM has a track record of returning substantial capital to shareholders. Our quarterly dividend payout is equal to 30% of quarterly net income, with the total full year dividend payout totaling up to 50% of annual net income. The return of capital to shareholders has been and remains a top priority for ZIM.