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Zim-chartered container ship sinks after drone strike in Black Sea

29.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The Contship Jet, sailing from Israel to Romania with 421 containers, caught fire after being hit off Bulgaria’s coast. All 18 crew members were rescued, while authorities began assessing the risk of pollution from containers lost at sea.

Zim sharply raises 2026 profit outlook as $4.2 billion sale hangs in the balance

07.10.26|CTech

The Israeli shipping company raised its Adjusted EBIT guidance by 72% at the midpoint, just as Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI prepare a revised proposal after the original acquisition structure was sent back to the drawing board.

Zim deal faces new hurdle as shareholders demand vote on revised terms

01.10.26|Golan Hazani

The investor group says a new framework with Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI cannot be approved by the board alone.

Hapag-Lloyd to submit revised offer for Zim to Israeli regulator

30.09.26|Golan Hazani

Zim says the German shipping giant intends to submit a revised proposal after the state closed its review of the original structure.

Zim-Hapag-Lloyd deal thrown back to square one by state opposition

29.09.26|Golan Hazani

The Government Companies Authority has ended its review of the original transaction and will require a fresh application for any revised structure.

Prime Minister’s Office and Finance Ministry oppose $4.2 billion Zim sale

28.09.26|Golan Hazani

Government bodies warn that Zim Israel would remain dependent on Hapag-Lloyd despite being owned by Israeli fund FIMI.

ניר ברקת שר הכלכלה והתעשייה לצד ספינת צים אסיה

Barkat opens the door to approval of $4.2 billion Zim sale

28.09.26|Golan Hazani

The Economy Ministry had objected to the deal, but the minister has instructed officials to hold a new meeting with Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI.

Inside the new Zim deal: A Far East route, stronger state control and 10-year job protections

24.09.26|Golan Hazani

The revised $4.2 billion framework also projects $1.7 billion in additional revenue over a decade

Hapag-Lloyd CEO to visit Israel as buyers prepare revised $4.2 billion Zim bid

22.09.26|Golan Hazani

Rolf Habben-Jansen is arriving ahead of a new proposal aimed at overcoming opposition from six of the eight government bodies reviewing the deal.

Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI are willing to bend. Will it be enough to save the $4.2 billion Zim deal?

08.09.26|Golan Hazani

After marathon talks with Israeli officials, the buyers have agreed to major changes to the proposed transaction, including tighter restrictions on foreign ownership. But the state is demanding broader access to shipping routes, separate information systems and greater control over Zim Israel.

Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI to submit improved bid for Zim

07.09.26|Golan Hazani

The German shipping company and Israeli private equity fund have been given 30 days to make structural changes to their acquisition of Zim. The proposed revisions include tighter restrictions on foreign ownership, greater government control over Zim Israel and expanded maritime capacity.

Zim posts stronger second quarter as Hapag-Lloyd deal remains in limbo

19.08.26|CTech

Zim's revenue rose 9% to $1.78 billion and adjusted EBITDA reached $491 million, but the company's proposed $4.2 billion sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI still faces significant regulatory hurdles in Israel.

Israel set to reject $4.2 billion Zim sale despite buyers’ concessions

09.08.26|Golan Hazani

Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have pledged 16 ships, hundreds of jobs and a debt-free Israeli company, but regulators remain concerned about Zim’s independence.

Former shipping chief backs new Zim, challenging warnings over $4.2 billion deal

03.08.26|Golan Hazani

Yigal Maor says the FIMI-Hapag-Lloyd plan would strengthen Israel's strategic maritime position, while regulators and workers continue to warn of national security risks.

The 145 questions holding up Zim's $4.2 billion acquisition

07.07.26|Golan Hazani

As government agencies debate the sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI, unanswered security concerns are delaying a decision.

Defense Ministry joins opposition to Zim's $4.2 billion sale to Hapag-Lloyd

05.07.26|Yuval Azulay

Security officials warn the proposed deal could weaken Israel's control over strategic shipping routes during future conflicts.

כנס העתיד הפיננסי - ישי דוידי מייסד ושותף מנהל קרן פימי

“There is no better solution for Zim than the one we created”

18.06.26|Amir Perger

FIMI’s Ishay Davidi says the planned restructuring will create a debt-free, fully Israeli-controlled shipping company.

Zim $4.5 billion bidder faces foreclosure on his home

17.06.26|Golan Hazani

Haim Sakal’s ambitious shipping offer contrasts with NIS 15 million debt proceedings.

Zim picks Chen Lichtenstein as next CEO amid Hapag-Lloyd deal scrutiny

01.06.26|Golan Hazani

Leadership change comes as government agencies weigh approval of landmark transaction.

אוניה עוזבת את נמל חיפה בזמן ה מלחמה עם איראן 28.2.26

Israeli ministries join opposition to $4.2 billion Zim-Hapag deal

28.05.26|Golan Hazani

Economy and Agriculture ministries warn merger could threaten national security and supply chains.