ZIM Launches ZX3 – A New Premium Express Service Connecting Shanghai and Xiamen to Los Angeles

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has unveiled ZX3, a new premium express shipping service connecting Shanghai, Xiamen, and Los Angeles. This enhanced offering is set to commence in December 2026, with a rotation schedule that includes Xiamen - Shanghai - Los Angeles - Xiamen. The service promises a 12-day transit from Shanghai to Los Angeles and a best-in-class 15-day transit from Xiamen to Los Angeles, offering customers a more efficient and reliable shipping solution.

The ZX3 service joins ZIM's existing premium expedited service network, ZEX and ZX2, providing a combined frequency of seven weekly departures from China and Vietnam. This increased frequency offers customers greater flexibility and expanded market coverage. The service brings several key advantages, including direct calls with berth on arrival in Shanghai and Xiamen, a dedicated berth at the WBCT terminal in Los Angeles, and expedited rail connections to major US inland destinations.

Hani Kalinski, EVP Pacific Business Unit at ZIM, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating that it is a significant step towards delivering premium, customer-focused solutions. ZX3 further strengthens ZIM's differentiated service portfolio and enables the company to deliver a high-quality, end-to-end customer experience that supports its customers' growth and supply chain performance.