UPS has announced a partnership with pharma and medical supply distributor McKesson to deliver the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, the second lifesaving candidate authorised for emergency use by the US. Through contracts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support the US vaccine taskforce Operation Warp Speed, McKesson will be the centralised distributor for non-ultra-frozen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary supply … [Read more...] about UPS starts Moderna vaccine transport in the US
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DHL Express kicks off global vaccine distribution, makes first stop in Israel
DHL has started the global distribution of life-saving vaccines, with the first batch of Pfizer doses for Israel arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport on 9 December. Welcomed by the Prime Minister himself, Benjamin Netanyahu, a DHL Express freighter arrived in Tel Aviv from Brussels carrying initial doses of the Pfizer corona vaccine for Israel’s citizens. “The current crisis has shown how indispensable international logistics networks are for ensuring that societies have the … [Read more...] about DHL Express kicks off global vaccine distribution, makes first stop in Israel
Alibaba’s Cainiao launches US$76.4 million open tender for 2021
Alibaba’s Cainiao has announced an open tender worth US$75.4 million (RMB 500 million) for logistics services in a bid to strengthen its global network in 2021, as it anticipates further growth for cross-border e-commerce and trade. The open tender will be used to expands its network of certified third-party logistics (3PL) partners, which will be segmented into B2C and B2B logistics services. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao to ship same day in 11 Asian countries For B2C, the logistics arm … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches US$76.4 million open tender for 2021
FedEx adds flights in Asia Pacific, tells online buyers to shop early
Anticipating peak volumes during the holiday season, FedEx has increased the number of weekly flights in and out of Asia Pacific, particularly the Asia-Europe route and flights into Australia from Asia. Culprit for the massive demand is none other than the rapid growth of e-commerce, with online sales from 11 countries in Asia Pacific predicted to reach $2.5 trillion in 2024. Also read: FedEx Express to open US$30 million Clark facility in April FedEx cited McKinsey data saying Asia has … [Read more...] about FedEx adds flights in Asia Pacific, tells online buyers to shop early
DHL injects US$95 million into Osaka distribution hub
DHL Express revealed on 25 November the opening of its newest and largest distribution facility in Japan, the Osaka Distribution Center (ODC) at Sakai city, Osaka-fu. At an investment of JPY 9.9 billion (US$95 million), this will be the largest facility investment that the company has made in the land of the rising sun. Also read: DHL Express outlines €750 million investment in Asia Pacific Offering 21,000 square meters of floor space and equipped with its own auto-sorting system, the … [Read more...] about DHL injects US$95 million into Osaka distribution hub
DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service
DHL Express has started a new direct freighter service connecting Melbourne to Auckland and Christchurch with a reliable collection and transit time for shippers. Operating five times a week, the dedicated freighter will provide another 19 tonnes of freight capacity for businesses trading between Australia and its third largest major export market, New Zealand. “With its reliable and fast transit time, the service will bring the two countries closer together and enable greater efficiencies … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service
