The call demonstrated that ocean carriers see the Pacific Northwest as a viable gateway for mega-ships

ZIM CEO Rafi Danieli: “This is an excellent solution for our customers and we are confident that it will be well received”

Starting early August Da Chan Bay Terminal One facility will be added to its Asia/ US East Coast/ Caribbean trade lane (ZCS) and Asia-East Med/ Black sea (EMX) services

ZIM Djibouti, TEU 10,062 containership, was built by Hyundai SAMHO Shipyards in South Korea, Idan Oder: a major step forward for the company's fleet

Idan Ofer, Chairman of ZIM, said: “The world economy is changing, in particular the shipping market, and when the economic crisis is over we must be ready with the appropriate fleet to meet the world demand."

The surcharge will become effective on Aug. 1, 2009 through Oct. 31, 2009

The new port rotation will improve the service and that the call at Ashdod will not supplement but will be in addition to its Haifa call.

The surcharge will go into effect on July 1 and applies to all shipments where the bunker adjustment factor is included in the rate or fixed