ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) has named three new vessels joining its fleet, marking another step in the company's sustainability efforts and the completion of a major part of ZIM's widescale fleet renovation.

The naming ceremony of "ZIM MOUNT ELBRUS" and "ZIM MOUNT VINSON", the final additions to the series of ten 15,000 TEUs advanced LNG vessels, took place at the SHI Geoje shipyard in Korea.

ZIM said these new vessels are planned to be deployed on ZIM's Container Service Pacific (ZCP), its flagship service connecting Asia and the East Coast of the US.

"With the addition of these two vessels, the ZCP service will deploy exclusively LNG vessels. ZIM vessels are the first LNG vessels to call ports on the East Coast of the US," the ocean carrier added.

Meanwhile, "ZIM PEARL," the fifth vessel in the series of fifteen advanced 7,700 TEUs LNG vessels, was named at the Jiangsu Yangzijiang shipyard in China

"The completion of the series of ten 15,000 TEUs LNG vessels represents a significant milestone in our journey towards zero emissions, with the cleanest technology available on a large scale today," said Eli Glickman, president and CEO of ZIM.

He noted that ZIM's investment in LNG-powered vessels underscores its dedication to reducing carbon emissions and embracing a cleaner, more sustainable future for global shipping.

"Approximately one-third of our operational capacity will be powered by LNG once all 28 LNG green vessels join our fleet. ZIM is poised to solidify its position as an industry leader in sustainable shipping practices," the ZIM chief added.

Glickman further said that the introduction of these modern, efficient vessels underscores their essential contribution to ZIM's operational performance.

"As the company navigates through a dynamic and fast-changing business landscape, the renovated fleet of cutting-edge vessels plays a pivotal role in ensuring resilience and adaptability, steering towards a brighter and more sustainable future," he said.