Ishay Davidi

Money Moves

Leading formation of 'New ZIM' to retain Israeli shipping operations

In 2002, the top four ocean shipping companies controlled less than 30 percent of the global container market. Today, the top four control nearly 60 percent. Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2 billion acquisition of Israeli carrier ZIM, announced February 16, 2026, continues a consolidation wave that has transformed how manufactured goods cross oceans—concentrating enormous pricing power in fewer hands while raising questions about competition and supply chain resilience.

Updated Feb 16