As supply chains prepare for the upcoming worldwide demand of coronavirus vaccines, Envirotainer and Unilode expanded its partnership to ensure the availability of temperature-controlled containers for the fast and safe delivery of the much needed vaccines across the world. The latest joint initiative includes the development of pop-up ground handling and repair shops, close to key pharmaceutical production hubs, on short notice, for large distribution. Also read: Swedish manufacturer … [Read more...] about Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
Air & Cargo Services
dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
dnata has launched a cloud-based platform in partnership with software provider Siemens Digital Logistics, which would ensure just-in-time freight handling across its Dubai operations. ADM (Appointment and Dock Management) allows freight forwarders to book an appointment online with the cargo terminal to deliver and pick up consignments and determines the optimal slot for delivery or acceptance of goods. Also read: dnata teams up with local ground handler to amp up Indonesian … [Read more...] about dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
Freight forwarding tipped to rebound despite headwinds
Despite the challenges, the freight forwarding market seems to be headed for a rebound in the medium term due to positive indicators in global trade amidst the pandemic, according to an analysis by Transport Intelligence. The report pointed to IMF forecasts saying global trade levels are now projected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as consumer demand has remained strong throughout the pandemic. Whilst restrictions and lockdowns have decimated the services industry, the report … [Read more...] about Freight forwarding tipped to rebound despite headwinds
Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move vaccines from Shenzhen to Africa
Cainiao Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba, announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines that will ensure efficient transport of Chinese vaccines once approved to the Middle East and Africa. Operating out of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which received CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, Cainiao said this will be China's first regular cross-border medical cold chain route for transporting COVID-19 vaccines once regulatory approval is on the table. The route will take … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move vaccines from Shenzhen to Africa
Moderna to seek HSA approval for vaccine use in Singapore
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
Air cargo demand stalls in November
The peak was not the peak season that was hoped for in November as air cargo demand fell 1 percentage point year-over-year. Air cargo saw the first decline since the road to recovery started six months ago, according to the latest industry statistics from analysts CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index. From a low of -37 percent in April, the gap in year-on-year air cargo volumes has been steadily closing in the subsequent months to the end of October, when margin versus 2019 volumes had reduced … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand stalls in November