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Report: Israel Ends Zim Deal Review Telling Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Process
The revised plan keeps Hapag-Lloyd in charge of Zim’s global routes while adding protections for the Israeli arm and a weekly direct Far East service.
- On Tuesday, German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd urged Israeli authorities to review improved terms in its $4.2 billion bid for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, addressing national security concerns.
- The Finance Ministry opposed the original sale, citing "structural dependence" on Hapag-Lloyd and noting that Qatar and Saudi Arabia hold stakes in the German company, creating foreign influence risks.
- To address security concerns, the revised proposal includes a weekly direct shipping service to the Far East and stronger protections for Israel's "golden share," with ZIM Israel managing 16 vessels.
- Despite the new terms, the Finance Ministry stated on Monday that "economic, operational and security risks significantly outweigh the benefits," maintaining the deal fails to guarantee ZIM's long-term financial stability.
- Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds will finalize the legal framework within 45 days while engaging Israeli officials, aiming to complete the transaction by year-end despite ongoing government resistance.
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Is Israel about to prevent shipping company Zim from being sold?
Netanyahu's office recommends rejecting the $4.2 billion ZIM sale outright, while the Finance Ministry warns the Israeli shipping company would remain dependent on Hapag-Lloyd and 'hostile' Qatari and Saudi interests
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