The Z Factor is coming to Australia
Speedy. Punctual. Reliable.
The new ZIM Asia - Australia trade includes 2 lines, covering major ports in Asia and Australia. See Below details for CAX line and for C2A line.
China Australia Express - CAX
Fastest in the market - 12 days service from Shanghai to Sydney
- 6X2500 TEU
- 350-400 reefer plugs
- New direct connection between North China, South China and major ports in Australia.
- One of the fastest in the market – along with additional advantages and superb customer service.
- A fleet of new, advanced reefer units fitted with ZIMonitor system for tracking and preventing damages will be available to customers on the new service.
- Allow more transshipment cargoes in & out via Xiamen.
Rotation: Xiamen - Ningbo – Shanghai – Sydney – Melbourne – Brisbane – Xiamen

Line Proforma
Line Transit Time
From / To | Ningbo | Shanghai | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Xiamen |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Xiamen | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 42 |
Ningbo | 5 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 41 | |
Shanghai | 12 | 15 | 19 | 36 | ||
Sydney | 3 | 7 | 24 | |||
Melbourne | 4 | 21 | ||||
Brisbane | 17 |
China 2 Australia Express - C2A
Direct service between Thailand, Vietnam and Australia
- 6X2200 TEU
- R/T - 42 days, Frequency - weekly
- Expand South East Asia market with connection via Laem Chabang and Ho Chi Minh
Rotation: Laem Chabang – Ho Chi Minh – Nansha – Yantian – Sydney – Melbourne – Brisbane - Laem Chabang
