• Proposed merger between ZIM and Hapag-Lloyd hit a setback tied to Israel’s special state share review process.
• Israeli Government Companies Authority stopped handling a March 2026 application after missing details on a promised revised post-closing plan.
• Any renewed review would require a fully detailed new proposal to support an informed decision on the transaction.
• Hapag-Lloyd plans to submit a revised proposal to seek renewed consideration for the special state share changes.

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