The race towards a vaccine is heating up. Several trials have already reached the third phase and some nations have already approved vaccines without waiting for the Phase 3 results. According to the New York Times, there are 49 vaccines in clinical trials on humans and at least 88 preclinical vaccines under active investigation in animals. The global air cargo supply chain is scrambling to prepare for the massive logistics this would entail, with IATA earlier estimating 8,000 747 … [Read more...] about Q&A series: Are Asia Pacific’s airports and ground handlers ready for a vaccine?
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Another pharma scrimmage for Volga-Dnepr ahead of vaccine approval
In Volga-Dnepr Group’s latest vaccine logistics warm-up, the company worked with strategic partners, including DHL Global Forwarding LS&H sector experts, to deliver insulin from Milan to Chicago. The carriers involved were AirBridgeCargo and CargoLogicAir, who organised the air transport of insulin stored inside Envirotainer and DoKaSch RAP containers. A total of 18 active containers were loaded onto a Boeing 747F operated by CargoLogicAir, with warehousing and ramp handling … [Read more...] about Another pharma scrimmage for Volga-Dnepr ahead of vaccine approval
DSV looks to boost e-commerce service with Prime Cargo purchase
DSV Panalpina is eyeing to ramp up its e-commerce game as the Danish company announced plans to acquire Prime Cargo, owned by Japanese logistics group Mitsui-Soko, including the forwarding company’s business in Denmark, Poland and China. Prime Cargo's expertise within e-commerce is well known and the company operates fully automated warehouses similar to DSV’s Oslo facility. Also read: DSV ramps up innovation at Oslo facility, works with startups on Plug & Play “Prime Cargo in … [Read more...] about DSV looks to boost e-commerce service with Prime Cargo purchase
Several Asia Pacific carriers face existential threat, AAPA says
AAPA Director General Mr. Subhas Menon in a statement said several Asia Pacific carriers may face an existential threat unless they get recapitalisation or fund injections. Although he did not state or pinpoint which airlines are affected. September figures released by AAPA showed “markedly depressed levels” for passenger and cargo demand year on year, and the trade association sees “no recovery in sight.” AAPA noted that although manufacturing conditions further improved globally, some … [Read more...] about Several Asia Pacific carriers face existential threat, AAPA says
CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy
Singapore-based IT company CargoAi says its digital solutions are designed by air cargo people for air cargo people. Its founders worked with some of the top tech and logistics firms like Amazon, Microsoft, FCS Computer Systems, Air France-KLM, DB Schenker, and Dyson. By combining their cargo experience with technology, the team of experts is making digitalisation simple and CargoAi intends to prove it. Also read: PayCargo snags US$35 million investment led by Insight Partners The … [Read more...] about CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy
Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Ariaen Zimmerman is the executive director of Cargo iQ, whose global membership work together to measure success and continuously improve the value of airfreight for customers. Since July 2015, he has led the IATA interest group’s change programme, which included a new industry standard audit and certification scheme, and a toolkit to assist members in recommending Cargo iQ. Also read: Managing director of CLIVE Data to judge 7th Payload Asia Awards Mr Zimmerman shared a few … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
