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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 18, 2026ShippingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
ZIM
NYSE: ZIM · Matam, Haifa
Acquirer
Hapag-Lloyd
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Hapag-Lloyd agreed to acquire ZIM. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Shipping. Target headquarters context: Matam, Haifa, Israel.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-18. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
ZIM has entered into a merger agreement with Hapag - Lloyd , in which the German carrier giant will acquire the company for approximately $4.2 billion
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 18, 2026 · freshfruitportal.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Shipping. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: freshfruitportal.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index