ZIM’s Levant Black Sea Express (LBX) Service to add a Thessaloniki call

ZIM is very pleased to announce that the Levant – Black Sea Express (LBX) will add a weekly call at the port of Thessaloniki, Greece, staring June 2023.

LBX, solely operated by ZIM, provides a reliable and efficient service, well synchronized with ZIM’s mainliners connecting to Asia and America. The new rotation will be as follows:

Haifa – Alexandria – Constanta – Varna – Istanbul Ambarli – Thessaloniki – Izmir – Aliaga – Antalya – Alexandria – Haifa

LBX offer customers a direct service connecting East Mediterranean ports in Israel, Turkey, Egypt and Greece with fast transit times and superior service, including  

• Smooth synchronized connectivity to ZIM mainliners, with access to additional trades including the west Mediterranean, USA and Canada, Central and Latin America, India, East Asia, and a Gateway to the Balkans
• Space and equipment availability
• Top-of-the-line reefer equipment and technology
• Dedicated and professional service for Special and hazardous cargoes
• Value added service products (haulages, trains, customs)
• A robust intermodal network

 Assaf Tiran, ZIM EVP Cross Suez and Atlantic BU, said: “we are very pleased to add the port of Thessaloniki to our successful LBX service. This addition will allow us to offer our customers in Greece and the entire region a broader reach, along with ZIM’s excellent personalized service tailored to meet their specific needs.”

About ZIM

Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in 100+ countries serving more than 25,000 customers in over 300 global ports. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM’s differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.

ZIM contacts

Media:

Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
shats.avner@zim.com