When the first COVID-19 cases were reported, no one could have predicted the devastating impact this virus would wreak worldwide. Developing life-saving doses was the first step in the fight back against the virus. The world then faced the significant challenges of having to protect, transport and safely store temperature-sensitive pandemic payloads worldwide. Whilst developing effective vaccines is only part of the battle in the ongoing fight against the virus, it’s imperative the cold chain … [Read more...] about The ‘cold chain logistics challenge’ of COVID-19 vaccines
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Ceva opens Singapore ‘cold station’ for healthcare logistics
Ceva Logistics has opened its first temperature-controlled airfreight station in Singapore as it looks to boost its pharma logistics offering and help position the city state as a healthcare logistics hub in Asia Pacific. The French forwarder, who announced plans to operate 40 of such airfreight stations by the end of this year, says the new station will help facilitate seamless regional distribution amongst Asean nations, particularly given the need for vaccines and other medical supplies at … [Read more...] about Ceva opens Singapore ‘cold station’ for healthcare logistics
Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Australia Post last week announced record group revenue of $8.27 billion for FY21, up 10.3 percent, and a profit before tax of $100.7 million. The company's revenue was boosted by continued growth in e-commerce, with strong parcel growth. Parcels & Services revenue grew 17.7 percent to $6.48 billion, on the back of a 27.1 percent increase in Australia Post branded parcels, with StarTrack volumes up 12.1 percent. AP Global continued to grow the company's cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Kerry Logistics’ net profit up 81 percent in H1
Kerry Logistics Network announced last week the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021. Group’s Financial Highlights Revenue increased by 68 percent year-on-year to HK$36,709 million (2020 1H: HK$21,885 million) Core operating profit increased by 70 percent to HK$2,536 million (2020 1H: HK$1,489 million) Core net profit jumped by 81 percent year-on-year to HK$1,530 million (2020 1H: HK$845 million) Profit attributable to the Shareholders for 2021 1H was … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics’ net profit up 81 percent in H1
ABC flies urgent cargo amidst airport disruptions in China
Amidst ground handling disruptions at major Chinese airports last week, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) found a way to transport a large batch of diabetes treatments together with long-standing partner, Bollore Logistics. With passenger flights cancelled due to the Delta variant outbreak in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and other Chinese air hubs, resulting to consequently ground handling failures, Bollore Logistics worked with Volga-Dnepr's healthcare team to transport 25 tonnes of much-needed … [Read more...] about ABC flies urgent cargo amidst airport disruptions in China
JD expands China–US air cargo service
Chinese e-commerce and logistics player JD has launched a new cargo service between Shanghai and New York on August 6, the company’s second China-US service, following the Nanjing-Los Angeles flights commenced on June 7. Cargo flights will operate twice a week from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The logistics player said it will mainly transport e-commerce and general trade goods and make use of the cargo space on … [Read more...] about JD expands China–US air cargo service