China Airlines has launched an ultra-low temperature delivery service down to the -80°C range as it aims to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout as one of the top cargo airlines in the world. It is also the only airline in Taiwan to have obtained international pharmaceutical cold chain logistics certification for CEIV Pharma back in 2019. And now it will be able to handle deliveries for cargo chilled to as low as -80°C with dry ice, which is what the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine would … [Read more...] about China Airlines to support vaccine rollout with new service
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No shutdown for Cainiao Network during CNY holiday
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba, will invest HK$5 million (US$645,000) to keep logistics operations running during the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities, which typically lasts two weeks. The logistics provider of Taobao and Tmall explained that this ‘value-added’ service means businesses in Mainland China and Hong Kong will be able to continue their sales and deliveries even during the traditional Lunar New Year shutdown, and Hong Kong consumers will be able … [Read more...] about No shutdown for Cainiao Network during CNY holiday
China’s TravelSky taps Unisys to expand capacity
Unisys Corporation and TravelSky, a leading provider of IT solutions for China's air travel and tourism industry, have signed a deal that will allow the latter to expand its processing capacity for cargo bookings, load calculations and passenger reservations to support the aviation sector's recovery. Under the contract, signed in the fourth quarter of 2020, Unisys will upgrade and expand TravelSky's processing capacity with the addition of advanced technology, powered by ClearPath® OS 2200 … [Read more...] about China’s TravelSky taps Unisys to expand capacity
Qatar Airways pledges free ride home for wildlife
https://youtu.be/nMO0S-d9cqc Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the next chapter in its sustainability programme WeQare as the carrier takes action on illegal wildlife trade and commits to preserving endangered animals. In Chapter 2: Rewild the Planet, the cargo airline has pledged to offer free transport for these animals back to their natural habitat and has released a series of striking advertisements and a special video to raise awareness of such issues among its customers and air cargo … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways pledges free ride home for wildlife
CEVA Logistics opens new warehouse in Vietnam
CEVA Logistics has further expanded its reach in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new warehouse located in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province in Vietnam. Strategically located near Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), this new facility will provide connections to Vietnam’s eastern economic zone and is expected to address the storage and distribution needs across various industries. The multiuser distribution centre, spanning 10,000 square metres, was designed … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics opens new warehouse in Vietnam
Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
Dubai has launched an alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines particularly to emerging markets that have been hit hard by the pandemic and where transport and logistics will likely be a challenge. The Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance supports the WHO’s COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. The move will combine the expertise and global reach of Emirates SkyCargo with DP World’s worldwide network of ports and … [Read more...] about Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport