News / Zim steams ahead with LNG newbuilds – 'a commercial differentiator'

Zim is leaning into its green credentials and betting big on LNG, following a third quarter that beat the expectations of Wall Street.

Over the 2023-2024 period, the Israeli carrier expects to have taken delivery of 46 newbuild vessels – 42 received already – of which 28 will be LNG-fuelled. Chief financial officer Xavier Destriau told The Loadstar this left the carrier in a unique position.

“Once all 46 vessels are delivered, Zim’s operated capacity will ...