Maintaining its momentum from last year, DB Schenker is expanding its own-controlled charter flights with the introduction of a new service that connects America, Europe and Asia directly. The new route runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich (MUC) to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US. This is the first charter service that connects three continents for the forwarder, as other services only run two continents, Payload Asia learned. The … [Read more...] about DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
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Bolloré Logistics joins Pharma.Aero, banks on innovation
Bolloré Logistics, one of the world’s top transport and logistics companies, was recently welcomed by Pharma.Aero as its 44th full member. “Pharma.Aero continues to expand its global network and we welcome Bolloré Logistics into the membership,” said Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero. “It allows us to further improve the air transportation and handling of pharmaceutical and vaccine shipments by creating awareness and focusing on global collaboration within the air cargo industry,” … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics joins Pharma.Aero, banks on innovation
How to protect vaccine shipments: an insurance perspective
COVID-19 vaccine distribution may be an exciting opportunity for cash-strapped airlines, but carriers will need to work with their insurers to ensure any policies are suited to the new risks, even if they are experienced in the transport of pharmaceuticals. The sheer size of the logistics operation now required to deliver the vaccines across the globe and into its most remote regions is daunting. Indeed, the scale of the challenge is unprecedented. The International Air Transport … [Read more...] about How to protect vaccine shipments: an insurance perspective
New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, has launched a new online learning platform to help customers and distributors build proficiency in temperature controlled packaging technology. New training programme “School of Cool” provides on-demand, self-service training at a time when in-person training is not possible and demand for temperature controlled packaging options is on the rise. Also read: Pelican BioThermal expands global rental network in Incheon, … [Read more...] about New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging
When and which Covid-19 vaccines will be available in Asia
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine candidate has already received authorisation for emergency use from the UK government, whilst others are following suit, with Moderna sharing its recent trials data to Singapore’s health authority for evaluation on emergency use in the city state. Many Asian countries do not expect to receive big amounts initially. Lack of infrastructure for developing countries in the region posts a big challenge to shippers and logistics providers and this is only one part of the … [Read more...] about When and which Covid-19 vaccines will be available in Asia
DHL sends “world’s loneliest elephant” to new home in Cambodia
"Shipping live animals is especially complex as each animal has its unique requirements,” according to DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific’s CEO, Kelvin Leung. He was referring to Kaavan, an adult Asian elephant dubbed “the world’s loneliest” for not having a mate, who was relocated from the conditions of Marghazar Zoo in Pakistan to its new home in at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. DHL worked with animal welfare org FOUR PAWS and veterinary specialists to map out the “long-haul” flight, … [Read more...] about DHL sends “world’s loneliest elephant” to new home in Cambodia
