Korean Air flew in the first shipment containing Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine to South Korea on Friday, aboard an A330 flight from Amsterdam to Seoul. Integrator UPS was in charge of organising the transport from the production plant in Belgium until loading onto the aircraft. Upon arrival in Seoul, the company's trucks lined up to receive the shipments which made their way to vaccination centres in five cities, including the National Medical Center in Seoul. “These deliveries are a … [Read more...] about Korean Air, UPS deliver first Pfizer shipment to S. Korea
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Blue Dart offers student discount on shipments
Express operator and integrator Blue Dart has launched an “excess baggage offer” where students from India travelling overseas to join universities and colleges can enjoy a 40 percent discount on international shipments. The offer, which ends on 31 March, is valid for international shipments weighing at least 10 kilograms. “The 40% discount will only be applied to freight however, the relevant surcharge applicable will be charged as per actuals,” the carrier noted on a press release, adding … [Read more...] about Blue Dart offers student discount on shipments
DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
DHL Global Forwarding has announced it will deliver more shipments of Covid-19 vaccines on a weekly basis into Australia and New Zealand, after moving the shipments to the two nations on 15 February. The weekly shipments are expected to ramp up the vaccination programmes in both countries. New Zealand has started administering jabs on Friday last week, whilst Australia began inoculating its residents on Monday, with priority going to quarantine and border workers, frontline healthcare … [Read more...] about DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
Express and logistics integrator DHL has successfully delivered the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on a cargo flight from Belgium to Japan last week. The company said freezers had to be installed at its facility to safely store the vaccines at below 70°C until domestic delivery. The vaccines were packed with GPS and temperature trackers in each thermal shipper box to provide full visibility throughout the shipment’s journey. DHL's freight division handled the customs clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, began certifying its global stations with the IATA CEIV Pharma Standard since 2016 and has recently recertified its air freight station in Singapore for another year. “Singapore is the latest in our Asia Pacific network, along with Japan and China, to receive the IATA CEIV Pharma recertification. This is especially timely as several countries try to secure Covid-19 vaccines to put a halt to the economic and social impact of … [Read more...] about DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
DHL Express orders eight more B777 freighters
DHL Express has ordered eight new additional Boeing 777 freighters as it looks to expand its global network to meet customer demand in the fast growing international express shipping markets. First deliveries are scheduled for 2022, and Boeing and the express operator have agreed options and purchase rights for four additional planes. Also read: DHL Express paves path to zero emissions with Shell SAF deal “Although the current health crisis has pushed pause on several areas of life, … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders eight more B777 freighters
