Turkish port ban on Israel-linked vessels prompts ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) rerouting

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. reports that Turkish authorities have adopted a new regulation, effective immediately, that blocks vessels owned, managed or operated by entities related to Israel from berthing in Turkish ports. The new rules also restrict vessels carrying military cargo destined to Israel from calling at Turkish ports and bar Turkish-flagged vessels from berthing in Israeli ports. ZIM has already re-routed certain company-operated vessels that were scheduled to call at Turkish ports. The company states that, if this regulation remains in place, it is expected to negatively affect its financial and operational results, although it is developing a mitigation plan to lessen the impact. ZIM reaffirms its full year 2025 guidance previously provided.

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• Turkish regulation expected to hurt results: A new Turkish rule immediately restricts Israel-related vessels from Turkish ports, and ZIM states it expects a negative impact on its financial and operational results if it remains in place.

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New Turkish port restrictions create operational disruption for ZIM, with expected negative financial impact but guidance reaffirmed.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. discloses that a new Turkish regulation, effective immediately, prevents vessels owned, managed or operated by entities related to Israel from berthing in Turkish ports. Additional restrictions apply to vessels carrying military cargo destined to Israel and to Turkish-flagged vessels calling at Israeli ports. This directly affects ZIM’s regional routing options and use of Turkish ports as part of its network.

The company has already re-routed certain company-operated vessels that were scheduled to call Turkish ports, indicating near-term operational disruption and likely higher voyage complexity. ZIM explicitly states that, if the regulation remains unchanged, it is expected to negatively impact its financial and operational results, linking the regulatory change to potential earnings pressure and service adjustments.

Management notes that it is developing a mitigation plan to reduce adverse effects and simultaneously reaffirms full year 2025 guidance as provided in a prior Form 6-K. The reaffirmed outlook suggests that, at this stage, the company believes it can absorb or offset part of the impact, but the ultimate effect will depend on the duration and enforcement of the Turkish regulation and on how effectively alternative routings and commercial arrangements can be implemented.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2025

Commission File Number: 001-39937

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

9 Andrei Sakharov Street

P.O. Box 15067

Matam, Haifa 3190500, Israel

+972 (4) 865-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes  ☐     No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes  ☐     No ☒

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (the “Company”) hereby updates that on August 22, 2025, it received a notice from the Turkish Port Authorities through the Company’s local agent in Turkey, that as a result of a new regulation adopted in Turkey, vessels that are either owned, managed or operated by an entity related to Israel will not be permitted to berth in Turkish ports. This said regulation has been adopted with immediate effect.

Separately, based on the new regulation, among others, vessels that are carrying military cargo destined to Israel will not be permitted to berth in Turkish ports; in addition, Turkish-flagged vessels will be prohibited from berthing in Israeli ports.

As a result of the above new regulation, the Company re-routed certain Company-operated vessels that were scheduled to call Turkish ports.

If the new regulation remains unchanged, it is expected to negatively impact the Company’s financial and operational results. The Company is currently developing a mitigation plan to reduce the potential adverse effects of this regulation. The Company reaffirms its full year 2025 guidance as delivered in its 6-K filed on August 20, 2025.

The information in this Form 6-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES LTD.
	By:	/s/ Noam Nativ
		Noam Nativ
		EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: August 25, 2025

FAQ

What regulatory change affecting ZIM (ZIM) is described in this Form 6-K?

The document describes a new Turkish regulation, effective immediately, under which vessels that are owned, managed or operated by an entity related to Israel will not be permitted to berth in Turkish ports, with additional restrictions on vessels carrying military cargo destined to Israel and Turkish-flagged vessels calling at Israeli ports.

How does the new Turkish regulation impact ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM)?

ZIM states that, as a result of the new Turkish regulation, it has re-routed certain company-operated vessels that were scheduled to call Turkish ports and expects that, if the regulation remains unchanged, it will negatively impact the company’s financial and operational results.

What immediate operational steps has ZIM (ZIM) taken in response to the Turkish port restrictions?

ZIM reports that it has re-routed certain company-operated vessels that had been scheduled to call Turkish ports, reflecting an immediate adjustment to its shipping routes following the implementation of the new regulation.

Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) changing its 2025 financial guidance due to the Turkish regulation?

No. While ZIM expects the new Turkish regulation to negatively impact its financial and operational results if it remains in place, the company reaffirms its full year 2025 guidance as previously delivered in its Form 6-K filed on August 20, 2025.

What mitigation measures is ZIM (ZIM) considering regarding the Turkish regulation?

ZIM states that it is currently developing a mitigation plan intended to reduce the potential adverse effects of the new Turkish regulation on its financial and operational results.

Does this ZIM (ZIM) Form 6-K affect other SEC filings through incorporation by reference?

The company specifies that the information in this Form 6-K shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.