Zim now ranked among the top-ten carriers worldwide in terms of schedule reliability

HIFA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The recent Q4 2010 "Schedule Reliability Insight" Survey, analyzing container carriers' service performance levels, published by independent maritime advisor Drewry Shipping Consultants, indicates a significant upgrade in Zim's schedule reliability. After advancing from the 15th place in Q2 to the 12th place in Q3, Zim is now ranked amongst the top-ten carriers worldwide in terms of schedule reliability.

This upgrade is even more impressive as the industry as a whole showed improved performance during the period analyzed, July-September 2010.

Zim, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve customer service, is undergoing a comprehensive process of improving & streamlining all aspects of its activities. Schedule reliability is rendered highly important for customers, and hence a high priority target for Zim. Current results prove the efforts are bearing fruits.

About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Established 65 years ago, Zim is one of the leading global containers shipping companies worldwide - currently rated 17th in the world - and is one of the pioneers in Container shipping since the 1970's. Zim's fleet of modern vessels includes the recently introduced mega-vessels of 8,000 and 10,000 TEU's. With a total carrying capacity of over 340,000 TEU, the fleet sustains a network of global and regional shipping services, calling on hundreds of ports around the world. The shipping services are supported by an extensive network of shipping agencies, many fully-owned; this broad and reliable network allows ZIM to provide best customized local service to its customers.

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Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
PR & Communications | Global Marketing
Avner Shats, +972 (0) 4 8652520
shats.avner@il.zim.com
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