The general public always classifies the shipping industry as a “traditional industry”, but little do they know that shipping companies are actually quietly leading the way in black technology. The innovation of ZIM shipping is unique among shipping companies.
Innovation in business
There are many “first” that ZIM has earned in the shipping industry, just to name a few: ZIM is the first foreign shipping company to provide liner services in China, the first fully automated call all routes for the port of shipping company, and the first company set up joint venture container yard in Huangdao.
This year (2020), ZIM launched eCommerce Xpress line features Shenzhen to Los Angeles in just 12 days.
Innovation in service
To customers, ZIM pursuits excellent service. The adoption of SMART CS system tells it, as to provide customers with accurate service. In pursuit of technical excellence, it took the lead in implementing blockchain technology, and vigorously promoted the use of electronic bill of lading /EZ QUOTE/MYZIM. In 2019, its flight schedule rate ranked first in the world.
With regard to the ZIM EZ QUOTE application, customers can log in to inquire the details of shipping space and place an order to book the shipping space after registering an account on the website. It is quick and saves time, and can be completed online without waiting for a reply from the staff, which is quite considerate and convenient.
Great shipping route coverage, fast service
ZIM’s business is mainly divided into four lines: the Pan-Pacific line, the East South American line, the westbound line and the Venus line. These four lines cover the major coasts of the southeast and northwest of the world, connecting the globe in a large network.
- American airlines: fast service/scheduled service/wide coverage
- There are 11 ships, all operated by ZIM himself;
The shipping date is Sunday, and the time for arranging goods is sufficient.
- Major ports of call include SAV, CHS, JAX and ILM, which also carry connections to the EAST interior of the US;
- At the same time, we can connect to KST, transfer to HFX in Gabon, or transfer to CARIBBEAN countries.
- Canadian airlines: excellent service/high customer recognition
- Mainly through Port Prince or VAN, covering all points in Canada;
- Cooperated with CN railway, and also covered CHI, MEM, DET and other American and Western regions.
- Southeast Asia route: large cargo space/stable shipping schedule/large selection space
- GSL’s business mainly covers West Africa, South Africa, Southeast Asia and Middle East India, connecting to PKL to transfer several ports;
- Bangladesh CGP, two routes a week in PKL, seamlessly connected.
- African routes: multi-route selection/high customer recognition
- A direct ship to West Africa, direct to TEMA, APAPA, TINCAN;
- Another West African second line, providing transshipment services for LOME, TINCAN and COTONOU;
- Provide 21 days free shipping service and timely and high-quality customs clearance service for customers at destination ports in West Africa;
- Direct to Durban, South Africa, with a shipping date of 26 days, the fastest in Qingdao market;
- Provide transit service from Qingdao to Cape Town.
- Israel route: featured route/convenient pick-up
- The East Black Sea line is mainly connected with Israel, Silla, OSS and Turkey;
- 36 days for Israel, 43 days for NVK and OSS;
- Tailored to the pier at Silla, the feeder boat can provide 21 days’ stowage at the destination port.
