Zim Integrated Shipping Services announced today (Wednesday) a new lease deal with a group of investors led by MPC Capital AGAs part of which Zim will lease up to 6 new ships with a wide beam (wide beam) Of 5,500 YOURS For a period of 7 years with a total lease fee of up to about $ 600 million. The ships will be built at the Korean shipyard HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (Formerly Anjin) and are expected to be delivered between May 2023 and February 2024.
Eli Glickman, President and CEO of ZIM, said: “We are pleased to announce another attractive lease for new vessels, which guarantees a modern and efficient transport volume on vessels specially adapted to the expanding network of our high-speed lines, as well as other regional lines. We continue to advance our strategy of leasing versatile ships in order to strengthen our commercial potential, maintain our operational flexibility and strengthen our position as an innovative maritime transportation services company. As part of our commitment to strengthening our profitability, we will continue to take a prudent approach to capital allocation, while maintaining the speed of operational response and creating long-term value for our shareholders. “