Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched “Project Coldstream” to coordinate its response to the anticipated global transport of some 16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Led by Mike Duffy, WFS’ EVP for innovation, the taskforce is working closely with airlines, forwarders, logistics providers, government agencies and trade associations, including Pharma.Aero and TIACA, to clearly understand temperature and handling requirements. WFS said the group will be responsible for developing … [Read more...] about WFS’ Project Coldstream prepares for global air transport of vaccine
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Ground handler dnata rolls out pharma cool dollies at Changi Airport
Air services provider dnata is stepping up its pharma handling capabilities by being the first cargo handler to operate cool dollies at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The company’s high-tech containers are designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry with a closed temperature-controlled system for seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods between cargo warehouses and aircraft. The new equipment will allow dnata to transport temperature-sensitive cargo within the storage … [Read more...] about Ground handler dnata rolls out pharma cool dollies at Changi Airport
Qatar’s new San Francisco service to make more room for belly cargo
Qatar Airways will add San Francisco (SFO) to its network starting 15 December, with four weekly flights operated by A350-900 aircraft and adding 60 tonnes of weekly belly hold capacity each way. The addition of flights to San Francisco will also add a new route to the Qatar Airways Cargo network, bringing its total US destinations to 11. The San Francisco (SFO) service will build onto the carrier's current US destinations, which include Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Qatar’s new San Francisco service to make more room for belly cargo
Emirates SkyCargo marks 15 years of cargo flights to Vietnam
Over the last 15 years, Emirates SkyCargo, has gradually scaled up from a modest offline carrier to operating multiple daily cargo flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With the growth of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam over the last decade, Emirates SkyCargo has played an important role in the transport and distribution of high-tech consumer items, fashion and sportswear manufactured in the country. The air cargo carrier has also contributed to export trade of perishables … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo marks 15 years of cargo flights to Vietnam
Women in logistics score higher than male counterparts: survey
Research reveals that, despite making up only 13 percent of senior leadership in logistics, women scored higher on 6 out of 7 leadership competencies over their male counterparts, a survey by organisational development company Novosensus revealed. These competencies include being empathetic, giving clearer direction and more constructive feedback, being more trustworthy, and enabling their people to feel confident. “Gender equality is a strategic business issue, not a … [Read more...] about Women in logistics score higher than male counterparts: survey
Volga-Dnepr, Scan Global Logistics deliver critical cargo for immunization in Turkmenistan
Volga-Dnepr Group and freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics safely transported 180 cbm of vaccines and medical supplies to Turkmenistan during August and September, a press release confirmed. The pharma cargo delivered contained vital diphteria/hepatitis and BCG vaccine doses, as well as clinical/medical supplies, as part of the United Nation’s vaccination programme. Two charter flights were organised from Leipzig Airport between August and September, with the critical supplies being … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr, Scan Global Logistics deliver critical cargo for immunization in Turkmenistan
