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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 16, 2026Container ShippingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$4.2B
Target
ZIM
NYSE: ZIM · Matam, Haifa
Acquirer
Hapag-Lloyd
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Hapag-Lloyd agreed to acquire ZIM. Reported deal value: $4.2B. Status: Announced. Sector: Container Shipping. Target headquarters context: Matam, Haifa, Israel.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-16. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Hapag - Lloyd confirms advanced talks on acquisition of ZIM 16/02/2026 by Shipping Telegraph German container line Hapag - Lloyd announced on Sunday that it is in advanced negotiations to acquire Haifa -based container liner company Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 16, 2026 · shippingtelegraph.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Container Shipping with a reported deal value of $4.2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: shippingtelegraph.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index