{
  "id": 2166868,
  "title": "Zim profit rises on Q2 revenue of $1.78 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/zim-profit-rises-on-q2-revenue-of-1-78-billion",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/zim-profit-rises-on-q2-revenue-of-1-78-billion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zim Integrated Shipping Services reported a rise in earnings for the second quarter, with net income reaching $64 million, up from $24 million a year earlier. Revenue grew 9% to $1.78 billion, driven by higher freight rates and increased volume. The company moved 922,000 container units in the quarter, a 3% increase from 895,000 units in the prior quarter. Average freight revenue per unit climbed 8% to $1,590, up from $1,479. Diluted earnings per share rose to $.53, compared to $.19 in the previous quarter. Adjusted net income was $77 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 4% to $491 million. Operating income fell to $144 million from $149 million. The company generated $386 million in free cash flow. Zim's President and CEO, Chen Lichtenstein, attributed the revenue growth to higher freight rates and larger volumes, citing the company's trans-Pacific exposure, commercial approach, and cost structure. For the first half of 2026, Zim reported $3.18 billion in revenue, down from $3.64 billion in the same period last year.",
  "summary": "Zim’s Q2 net income rose on higher rates and volume as it reaffirmed full-year guidance as its pending merger with Hapag-Lloyd progresses. The post Zim profit rises on Q2 revenue of $1.78 billion appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}