ZIM

ZIM Integrated Shipping

Code ZIMSCAC ZIMUBIC ZIMU
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Last verified Aug 23, 2026

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Coverage

U.S. Service CoverageOperates
ZIM publishes dedicated United States local information with U.S. schedules, tariffs, charges, booking, tracking, empty-return, demurrage, and dispute tools.
Source · As of Aug 23, 2026

Capabilities

ToolsOperates
ZIM's official tools page provides cargo tracking by bill of lading, booking, or container number; an eContainer empty-return-depot lookup; demurrage simulation; and U.S. land-transport tariff access.
Source · As of Aug 23, 2026
U.S. LocalOperates
ZIM's U.S. contact page exposes U.S. schedules, tariff calculator, local charges, booking, tracking, eContainer, demurrage, and dispute tools.
Source · As of Aug 23, 2026

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Published tariff defaults

Demurrage free days
4
Demurrage per diem
$345.00/day
Detention free days
4
Detention per diem
$345.00/day
Empty return free days
7

Published defaults, not your negotiated terms — your account may carry different free days or per-diem rates under a signed agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping.

Empty returns

Where to return a ZIM Integrated Shipping empty

Terminal-by-terminal empty-return acceptance for ZIM Integrated Shipping at terminals represented in the current source set. Acceptance changes daily — always confirm same-day before dispatching a driver.

Acceptance can change without notice -- confirm same-day with the terminal before dispatching.

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About

ZIM Integrated Shipping

ZIM Integrated Shipping is an ocean container carrier identified in Conterminal by SCAC code ZIMU.

In the New York/New Jersey port complex, ZIM equipment moves through APM Terminals, Maher Terminals, PNCT, and Port Liberty NY — returns are accepted at those terminals per the live acceptance data on this page, which changes daily by equipment type.

Conterminal also publishes ZIM's demurrage, detention, and empty-return-free-day defaults on this page. These are the carrier's standard published terms, not your organization's negotiated agreement.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I track a container with ZIM Integrated Shipping?
Track a container directly on ZIM's website at https://www.zim.com.
Where do I return a ZIM Integrated Shipping empty in NY/NJ?
ZIM empties are accepted at the terminals shown in the live acceptance data on this page. Acceptance changes daily by terminal and equipment type — always confirm same-day status before dispatching a driver.
What are ZIM Integrated Shipping's demurrage/detention defaults?
ZIM's published demurrage and detention free days and per-diem rates are shown on this page. These are the carrier's standard published terms, not your organization's negotiated agreement — check your account terms for your actual contracted rates.

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