With more than 27 million global cases reported to WHO as of 8 September (SGT), the need to detect and contain the coronavirus has spurred the delivery of Covid-19 diagnostic kits for health research, but the transport would require specialised expertise in handling such shipments. RT-PCR-type (real-time polymerase chain reaction) test kits, for instance, require an internal temperature of -20°C during transit. DHL Express shipped more than 310 tonnes of such kits from Korea to 120 … [Read more...] about DHL Express Korea moves 310 tonnes of Covid-19 test kits abroad
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LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
LATAM Cargo has ensured safe transport of medical cargo since the coronavirus pandemic broke out across the globe, ensuring business continuity despite having to file a voluntary reorg and debt restructuring under the United States’ Chapter 11 protection in May. LATAM Cargo transported masks, monitors, respirators and other medical supplies between China and Brazil in a 3,200-tonne ‘mega-delivery’ which took 3 months and finished in July. There was also LATAM’s “solidary plane” that moved … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
Pratt & Whitney pushes for GTF engine upgrades with dedicated website
Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies, launched an enhanced website to showcase the GTF engine family. Pratt & Whitney’s growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network can access the site’s new digital features, including an engine spotter’s guide, a multimedia gallery and an interactive route map highlighting the engine’s game-changing benefits. Pratt & Whitney estimates that its GTF engines have collectively saved customers … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney pushes for GTF engine upgrades with dedicated website
Bolloré Logistics secures CEIV Pharma certification in Hong Kong
Bolloré Logistics received its CEIV Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its platform at Hong Kong International Airport. With this certification, Bolloré Logistics Hong Kong said it can provide seamless cool chain transportation across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. "This certification demonstrates our commitment to full compliance in handling pharmaceutical products and other temperature-sensitive commodities. It will greatly … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics secures CEIV Pharma certification in Hong Kong
CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
CEVA Logistics has partnered with Sydney-based WiseTech to roll out the CargoWise platform across its network, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency in its multimodal forwarding and contract logistics operations. With this integrated logistics platform, CEVA Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes over the next five years, replacing multiple legacy systems within the business and accelerating digitalisation, the company noted. CEVA Logistics says the … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Envirotainer, manufacturer of cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, opened a new container station in Beijing on 1 September as it looks to ramp up capacity to support the fast and secure delivery of Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. With China’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical export market, the Beijing network station, as the company puts it, will carry its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers to increase the current capacity in Asia Pacific and to service its Beijing … [Read more...] about Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing