Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2 billion Zim deal faces growing opposition in Israel

Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI’s proposed $4. 2 billion acquisition of Zim is facing growing opposition from Israeli authorities, raising doubts over whether the deal will receive government approval. A meeting between eight government agencies expected to submit their positions on the transaction has been postponed. It is now scheduled for 9 September, according to a report by Calcalist. Most of the agencies are expected to oppose the transaction.