ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with a net profit of $2.15 billion, marking an 80% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. The company achieved a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.66, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.49 by $1.17. Additionally, ZIM declared a dividend of $3.17, which represents 45% of its annual net income. The total sales for the quarter reached $2.17 billion, exceeding market expectations of $2.06 billion. The company reported a cash balance of $3.14 billion and a 25% year-over-year increase in volume, totaling 982,000. ZIM's guidance for adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion, with better performance anticipated in the first half of the year. The CEO highlighted the company's record carried volume and exceptional performance during 2024.