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Ishay Davidi

Ishay Davidi

Founder and CEO, FIMI Opportunity Funds

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Global container shipping consolidation wave

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 they control nearly 60 percent. On February 16, 2026, Hapag-Lloyd announced a $4.2 billion acquisition of Israeli carrier ZIM. The deal continues a consolidation wave that concentrates pricing power in fewer hands and raises questions about competition and supply chain resilience.

Updated May 29