October9 , 2026

    ZIM Launches ZIM Central China Xpress

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    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) has introduced an innovative premium service called ZIM Central China Xpress (ZX2), designed to link Central China with the US West Coast.

    Scheduled to kick off operations on July 3, 2024, ZX2 boasts the industry’s quickest transit time of just 13 days from Ningbo to Los Angeles. This top-tier service offers customers a host of benefits, including dedicated berths at origin and destination ports to ensure smooth arrival and departure, expedited import containers discharged to ZIM-dedicated chassis for swift delivery, efficient rail connections for rapid inland distribution within the US, a streamlined import process requiring no appointment for expedited cargo pickup, and a dedicated import pickup lane to eliminate queues.

    Moreover, ZIM’s established ZEX premium service will now have a stop in Cai Mep, Vietnam , beginning with ZIM FALCON, ETA Cai Mep, July 16, 2024. The updated ZEX rotation will include stops in Cai Mep, Yantian, Los Angeles, and back to Cai Mep.

    Hani Kalinski, ZIM EVP Pacific Business Unit, underlined, “The launch of ZX2 is a testament to ZIM’s steadfast commitment to not just meeting but surpassing customer expectations. We are dedicated to delivering agile and high-quality premium services that cater to the evolving demands of the market. Our goal is to provide exceptional shipping solutions with unique premium features, ensuring our customers’ needs are always met and exceeded.”

    This news showcases ZIM’s dedication to offering top-notch shipping services and staying ahead of market demands.