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Report: Israel Ends Zim Deal Review Telling Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Process
The ministry cited national security, maritime independence and ownership risks as it rejected the original structure and told the companies to file a fuller revised bid.
- On Tuesday, Hapag-Lloyd urged Israeli authorities to review improved terms in its $4.2 billion bid for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, following the formal rejection of the original acquisition proposal.
- The Finance Ministry and Prime Minister's Office previously opposed the deal, citing concerns over operational independence and potential foreign influence from Hapag-Lloyd's Qatar and Saudi Arabian shareholders.
- Submitted last Thursday, the revised proposal adds a weekly direct route to East Asia and strengthens state protections under the "Golden Share" provision, addressing security objections.
- The Government Companies Authority officially terminated the review of the original structure on Tuesday night, but left the door open for Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds to submit a revised application by October 6.
- With a February 2027 deadline approaching, Hapag-Lloyd must decide whether to restart the formal review process or pursue alternative strategies before the potential June 2027 extension.
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Is Israel about to prevent shipping company Zim from being sold?
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·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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