ZIM Introduces the New Levant - Black Sea Express Service

ZIM has recently announced an upgrade of its East Mediterranean & Black Sea Network, with the introduction of the Levant - Black Sea Express, planned to commence October 6th. LBX is designed to extend the scope of ZIM’s services in the region through wider port coverage and precise synchronization with ZIM’s mainliners connecting to Asia and America.

The new LBX, operated by ZIM, will have the following rotation:
Port Said East - Alexandria - Mersin - Novorossiysk - Constanta - Aliaga -Mersin - Haifa - Port Said East

LBX was planned to cater for the needs of customers in the region, including additional capacity and seasonal agricultural cargo. The updates include:

• Smooth synchronized connectivity to Asia and America Mainliners
• Improved service to Romania with better transit time
• Sailings & direct Israel service
• Direct service between Egypt & Turkey to the Black Sea
• Serving reefer cargo from Egypt and Turkey to Black Sea Ports
• Additional capacity for the Russian Market
• Enhanced coverage in Turkey

“The introduction of the new LBX service is taking our regional network to a new level, with enhanced scope and coverage and smooth connections to mainliners, all tailor-made for the needs of our customers in the region,” said Rani Ben-Yehuda, EVP of ZIM.

About ZIM

Since 1945, ZIM has been providing creative operational and logistical solutions to customers. Over the years, ZIM has grown to become a leading force in the shipping industry by pioneering innovative technologies and expanding its vast geographical network while maintaining its tradition of excellence.