Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $35.00 per Share

February 16, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $35.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion. As part of the deal, FIMI Opportunity Funds will form a new Israeli container liner company (“New ZIM”) to take over ZIM’s Special State Share (“Golden Share”) and the ZIM brand, with operations expected to begin in Israel with 16 vessels.

Buyers
Hapag-Lloyd
Targets
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., New ZIM (new Israeli company formed by FIMI Opportunity Funds)
Industry
Transportation
Location
Israel
Transaction Type
Buyout

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