ZIM expands their refrigerated container fleet

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has announced the expansion of its refrigerated container fleet in order to meet the demand for its innovative ZIMonitor service. The ZIMonitor was launched in early 2015 and allows customers to track, monitor and remotely control their sensitive and high-value cargo stored in reefer (refrigerated) containers. Customers can choose to receive alerts about their shipment through text message or email and closely monitor the status of the cargo and intervene to prevent damages through ZIM’s 24/7 dedicated global response team.

The new ZIMonitor container fleet (PRNewsfoto/ZIM Integrated Shipping Service)

An order of the refrigerated containers of approximately 1,900 by 40 feet is planned for 2016. These new, advanced and environmentally friendly containers were specifically designed to accommodate the ZIMonitor service and received a special prefix: ZMOU.

ZIM has partnered with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global pharmaceutical company, for a successful pilot of the ZIMonitor service that addressed Teva's uncompromising commitment to the quality of its products and its dedication to meet the requirements of its customers. Upon the successful completion of the pilot, the ZIMonitor service quickly gained popularity among the customers of ZIM.

Nissim Yochai, ZIM’s Deputy head of Global Sales stated, “We are very pleased with the growing demand for our monitored services. The ZIMonitor system was designed by ZIM for the cold supply chain and employs state-of-the-art technology. The service provides a tailored solution for customers who ship pharmaceuticals, perishable food and other high-value and sensitive cargo. As part of ZIM’s comprehensive strategy, we are committed to further enhancing and improving our services in response to what the market needs.”

Source: ZIM / www.presseportal.de