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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SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Singapore announced it will relax border measures starting 1 September to allow general travel to and from Brunei and New Zealand, after taking into account low-risk countries where the virus situation is under control. Foreign visitors from both nations will be subject to a Covid-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a stay-home notice (SHN), according to the Ministry of Health, whilst those travelling to the two countries will be subject to requirements imposed … [Read more...] about SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Update: Payload Asia Awards 2020 moved to January 2021
Due to requests from the industry for more time as a result of Covid-19, our team at Payload Asia has decided to move the Payload Asia Awards 2020 to a later date. The awards presentation is now scheduled for 22 January 2021, with the gala dinner to be hosted in Manila, Philippines. Keeping in mind the safety and well-being of everyone involved, we will be taking precautionary measures during the event to make sure we observe proper social distancing to stop any further spread. For more … [Read more...] about Update: Payload Asia Awards 2020 moved to January 2021
SIA, Temasek Foundation to aid World Food Programme’s coronavirus response
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Temasek Foundation will partner with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help transport essential medical supplies and other health and humanitarian items to areas of need around the world, according to a joint press release. WFP said it has enough cargo to fill 188 jumbo jets that would require transport in the coming weeks, but resources have been stretched incredibly thin. WFP has been sending a steady flow of supplies to the frontlines since May, … [Read more...] about SIA, Temasek Foundation to aid World Food Programme’s coronavirus response
LATAM Brazil makes ‘mega-delivery’ of medical supplies to combat COVID-19
LATAM Brazil concluded the 3,200-tonne ‘mega-operation’ to transport Chinese medical equipment and supplies to combat COVID-19 in Brazil after almost 3 months, a press release confirmed. Since May, more than 3,200 tonnes of cargo were transported in 45 flights, including 250 million surgical and N95 masks, monitors, respirators and other medical supplies. In addition, several tonnes of fruit were transported to Europe on the way to China. A total of 45 flights were carried out using five … [Read more...] about LATAM Brazil makes ‘mega-delivery’ of medical supplies to combat COVID-19
IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
To emphasise the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery, according to a press release. IATA’s call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit where much of the debate revolves around working towards a low-carbon future. With … [Read more...] about IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery