Virgin Atlantic Cargo has introduced its new Pharma Secure service for all urgent, valuable and vulnerable pharmaceutical and life sciences shipments. The new pharma service will include a 24/7 support team, automatic live status updates, proactive service recovery and periodical integrity checks, temperature-controlled facilities and a dedicated booking team. Also read: Virgin Atlantic to expand cargo-only services in Italy “This new service takes our already well-established … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic enhances pharma cargo service
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Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) last week launched a COVID-19 Distribution Change Management Matrix aimed at supporting airports to prepare their logistics for COVID-19 vaccines in a methodical way. The matrix looks at adherence to temperature requirements, packaging, forecast and quantity, and timeframe across different stages in a vaccine’s journey through an airport. CCA members will fill it out and then bring together the information to help the supply chain focus on potential pinch … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association rolls out matrix for vaccine transfer in airports
Pelican BioThermal adds to ‘deep freeze’ portfolio for vaccine shipping
Pelican BioThermal, a global name in temperature-controlled packaging, announced cold storage options covering temperature ranges of below 80°C to minus 20°C. The company said the new offerings will help meet the growing need for increased deep frozen temperature ranges and payload capacities as pharmaceutical companies and supply chains prepare to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Many of the company’s product lines now include a variety of frozen options that cover temperatures of -20°C, … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal adds to ‘deep freeze’ portfolio for vaccine shipping
New air cargo route links Changsha to Osaka
A new air cargo route between Changsha (capital of Hunan province) and Osaka in Japan was launched on 17 November using a Boeing 757 freighter operated by Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines, according to Xinhua News. The maiden flight carried mainly electronic components, clothing and lithium batteries. The service has a load capacity of 25 tonnes and is scheduled five times a week. Yang Li, head of the logistics office of the Changsha municipal government, said this was the first time that … [Read more...] about New air cargo route links Changsha to Osaka
DSV tests drone system to improve warehouse operations
In a collaboration with tech innovator Verity, DSV will be implementing an autonomous drone system in several of its warehouses to help manage inventory. Inventory management traditionally involves manual barcode scans to count the warehouse inventory and keep track of stock. Manual counts often result in inventory data not being up to date due to discrepancies. The DSV Innovation Hub collaborated with Verity to test the system at the Moerdijk warehouse in the Netherlands, completing … [Read more...] about DSV tests drone system to improve warehouse operations
Charter carriers under ECS Group connect to cargo.one
Starting November, capacity of charter carriers Condor, TUI and Sunclass, managed by ECS Group, will be available on cargo.one in Germany, followed by other key European countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands, a press release confirmed. Freight forwarders can check the cargo booking platform to check the capacity at real-time prices for online booking and instant confirmation. Also read: Air cargo booking platform cargo.one bags $18.6 million in series A funding ECS Group said it … [Read more...] about Charter carriers under ECS Group connect to cargo.one