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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 19, 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 2026-02-19. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Hapag - Lloyd acquisition of Zim an era defining moment February 19, 2026 India Shipping News HAMBURG : Hapag - Lloyd $4.2 billion deal to buy Zim is the beginning of the end of the container shipping age of consolidation as the top carriers vie for market share
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 19, 2026 · indiashippingnews.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: indiashippingnews.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index