marine link image
REGISTER NOW FOR the Port of the Future Conference • 2 Days, 50 Ports • Houston, TX • March 24–25, 2026

Alibaba Group and Zim Partner on Sea Freight

October 19, 2020

© Nobilior / Adobe Stock
© Nobilior / Adobe Stock

Alibaba Group Holdings and Israeli shipping group Zim have entered a strategic cooperation agreement for the direct purchase of sea freight, which will improve logistic services to merchants selling on Alibaba, Zim said on Monday.

Zim said it will provide sea freight and services through a direct interface with the e-commerce giant’s logistics platform.

The companies have been cooperating since earlier this year, the shipper said in a statement.

Zim is 32% owned by Kenon Holdings.


(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch; Editing by Tova Cohen)

Logistics News

Container vessel Orderbook Hits Record High

Container vessel Orderbook Hits Record High

Report: COSCO Shipping Suspends Operations at Panama's Balboa Port

Report: COSCO Shipping Suspends Operations at Panama's Balboa Port

Cruise Shipping: Seatrade Cruise Global Debuts Wellness Oasis

Cruise Shipping: Seatrade Cruise Global Debuts Wellness Oasis

US Navy Says Escorts Not Possible but Destroys Mine-Layers

US Navy Says Escorts Not Possible but Destroys Mine-Layers

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
After ownership change, a US-sanctioned Chinese lubricant terminal reopens its doors.
Fuel costs are increasing, so airlines are reducing their prices and cutting back on their outlook.