# ZIM Falcon maritime service launch

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zim-falcon-maritime-service-launch
> Updated: 2026-10-28T00:09:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has introduced the Falcon Service, a new maritime route designed to enhance connectivity between China and the east coast of South America. The service establishes direct links between ports in northern China, such as Xiamen, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, and Yantian, and several South American destinations, including Rio Grande, Itajaí, Paranaguá, Rio de Janeiro, and Santos in Brazil, as well as Montevideo and Buenos Aires.

The service utilizes a fleet of 11 vessels, including the ZIM Wilmington, to facilitate the movement of goods. It offers specialized solutions for refrigerated and special cargo, aiming to support agricultural and industrial trade. In the Paranaguá region, the service arrives amid significant trade volumes between China and Brazil, which included over 2 million tons of cargo moved between January and September 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Paranaguá Terminal receives new weekly container route from China

The Paranaguá Container Terminal has launched the ZIM Falcon service, a new weekly maritime route connecting China with South American ports including Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paranagu-terminal-receives-new-weekly-container-route-from-china

### 2026-10-13: ZIM launches Falcon Service connecting Xiamen to South America

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has launched the Falcon Service, establishing a direct maritime connection between Xiamen, China, and the east coast of South America.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zim-launches-falcon-service-connecting-xiamen-to-south-america

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Cite as: ZIM Falcon maritime service launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/zim-falcon-maritime-service-launch