ZIM to Expand Its Refrigerated Container Fleet
By Aiswarya Lakshmi
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced the expansion of its refrigerated container fleet in order to answer the demand for its innovative ZIMonitor service.
Launched in early 2015, ZIMonitor allows customers to track, monitor and remotely control sensitive, high-value cargo stowed in refrigerated, or reefer, containers. Customers can opt to receive alerts regarding their shipment via text message or email, closely monitor their cargo's status and intervene to prevent damages through ZIM's 24/7 dedicated global response team.
An order of approximately 1,900x40-Feet High-Cube refrigerated containers is planned to be deployed during 2016. The new advanced and environmentally friendly containers were specifically designed to accommodate the ZIMonitor service and received a special prefix: ZMOU.
ZIM has partnered with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global pharmaceutical company, on a successful pilot of the ZIMonitor service that addressed Teva's uncompromising commitment to the quality of its products and its dedication to meet the requirements of its customers. Upon the successful completion of the pilot, the ZIMonitor service quickly gained popularity among ZIM's customer base.
Nissim Yochai, ZIM's VP of Global Sales stated, "We are very pleased with the growing demand for our monitored services. The ZIMonitor system was designed by ZIM for the cold supply chain and employs state-of-the-art technology. The service provides a tailored solution for customers who ship pharmaceuticals, perishable food and other high-value and sensitive cargo. As part of ZIM's comprehensive strategy, we are committed to further enhance and improve our services in response to what the market needs."
Meanwhile, Zim has delayed an initial public offering (IPO) on Wall Street planned for the first half of the year because of deteriorating market conditions and slowing world trade, according to an Israeli news website.