ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) has announced the launch of a new premium service, ZIM Central Chi vfrna Xpress (ZX2), connecting Central China to the US West Coast.

ZX2 will commence operations on July 3, 2024, and will offer the industry's fastest transit time of 13 days from Ningbo to Los Angeles.

The Israeli shipping line said in a statement that this premium service offers dedicated berths at origin and destination ports for seamless arrival and departure.

All expedited import containers are discharged to ZIM-dedicated chassis for expedited delivery and efficient rail connections for swift inland distribution within the US.

It also streamlines the import process, with no appointment required for expedited cargo pickup. It offers a dedicated lane for import pick-up, eliminating queues.

In addition, ZIM's well-established ZEX premium service will now call Cai Mep, Vietnam, starting ZIM FALCON, ETA Cai Mep July 16.

The new ZEX rotation will be Cai Mep – Yantian – Los Angeles – Cai Mep.

Hani Kalinski, ZIM EVP Pacific Business Unit, said the launch of ZX2 demonstrates ZIM's continued focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations by offering agile and high-quality premium services that address the evolving demands of the market.

"We are committed to providing best-in-class shipping solutions with unique premium features," Kalinski added.