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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 17, 2026ShippingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Hapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$3.5B
Target
ZIM
NYSE: ZIM · Matam, Haifa
Acquirer
Hapag-Lloyd
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Hapag-Lloyd agreed to acquire ZIM. Reported deal value: $3.5B. Status: Pending. Sector: Shipping. Target headquarters context: Matam, Haifa, Israel.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-17. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Hapag - Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a $4.2 billion deal that would create the world fifth-largest container carrier
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 17, 2026 · gcaptain.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Shipping with a reported deal value of $3.5B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: gcaptain.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index