ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has announced a new operational cooperation agreement with MSC, the largest carrier in the industry. The agreement aims to enhance operational efficiencies and service levels for ZIM's customers. It includes services connecting the Indian subcontinent with the East Mediterranean, the East Mediterranean with Northern Europe, and services connecting East Asia with Oceania. The agreement includes vessel sharing, slot purchases, and swap arrangements. The collaboration is expected to benefit ZIM both operationally and financially. The service restructuring aims to improve service reliability and connections to other ZIM services in Asia and the Mediterranean.
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