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ISRAEL's Zim Integrated Shipping Services has announced a new operational cooperation agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) designed to significantly enhance operational efficiencies and further elevate service levels.

The area of cooperation comprises services connecting the Indian subcontinent to the Eastern Mediterranean to Northern Europe, and the Far East to Oceania, reports London's Port Technology.



Zim and MSC's partnerships include vessel sharing, slot acquisitions and swap arrangements.



Said Zim CEO Eli Glickman: "This important operational collaboration with MSC, a trusted partner and industry leader, marks a mutually beneficial arrangement, delivering cost efficiencies for both carriers, while upholding the highest standards of service and reliability.



"Our decade-long partnership with MSC spanned across multiple trades over the years, and encompass Asia, the Pacific Northwest, Oceania, India, East-Med, Northern Europe and more.



"Our agile strategy enabled us once again to promptly adapt to changing market dynamics, ensuring that we continue to best meet our customers' needs with our signature personalised service, supported by cutting-edge digital tools."