American biotechnology company Moderna has asked the authorities in Singapore to approve the use of its Covid-19 vaccine in the city state and could arrive as early as this month if all goes well. Moderna chief executive Stephane Bancel told The Straits Times on 1 December the company is in talks with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore. Also read: Part 2: Are airports and ground handlers in APAC ready for a vaccine? Last month, health minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore … [Read more...] about Moderna to seek HSA approval for vaccine use in Singapore
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Kuehne+Nagel rolls out Chinese digital portal for air freight booking
As a step forward in the company’s digital transformation, logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has launched ePortalChina, the latest air freight digital offering for a seamless invoicing and payment experience. The portal allows both individual and company account registrations, enabling Chinese customers to collaborate among co-workers and suppliers whilst managing their air freight shipments without the tedious paperwork and e-mails. Developed specifically for the Chinese market, ePortalChina … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel rolls out Chinese digital portal for air freight booking
CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
CEVA Logistics won a five-year contract with drinks manufacturer Pernod Ricard to provide warehousing and distribution support in Southeast Asia. The logistics operator’s work in Thailand will include customs brokerage and import haulage, a combination of standard duty-paid and bonded warehouse management, and domestic transportation with value-added services, including tax stamping, warning label, gift box and repacking. Also read: CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
Pelican BioThermal adds to ‘deep freeze’ portfolio for vaccine shipping
Pelican BioThermal, a global name in temperature-controlled packaging, announced cold storage options covering temperature ranges of below 80°C to minus 20°C. The company said the new offerings will help meet the growing need for increased deep frozen temperature ranges and payload capacities as pharmaceutical companies and supply chains prepare to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Many of the company’s product lines now include a variety of frozen options that cover temperatures of -20°C, … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal adds to ‘deep freeze’ portfolio for vaccine shipping
HKIA hosts first online job fair with over 500 open posts
The Airport Authority and Hong Kong’s Labour Department jointly kicked off the first Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Virtual Job Fair, which will run from 12 to 13 November. Over 500 job openings with around 30 companies across the airport community are up for grabs, covering different aspects of airport operations, including air cargo, airport security, baggage handling, technical services, engineering, and customer service. Also read: Is Hong Kong ready to move a … [Read more...] about HKIA hosts first online job fair with over 500 open posts
FedEx: Are we ready to ship billions of vaccines worldwide?
What does it take to ship a crucial vaccine to stop a global pandemic? The healthcare industry is facing an enormous logistical challenge. There’s no denying it. 2020 has been a year of immense difficulty and disruption. Many now look forward to 2021 and the much-anticipated prospect of COVID-19 vaccines as the gateway to global recovery. Naturally as one of the world’s leading logistics companies,has an important role to play in vaccine shipment. We recognize that shipping COVID-19 … [Read more...] about FedEx: Are we ready to ship billions of vaccines worldwide?
