The far flung islands in the Pacific have not been spared the brunt of COVID-19, and despite the low number of cases, these nations which relied heavily on tourism faced a logistical challenge in sending basic goods no thanks to the dramatic cut in passenger flights that would carry belly cargo. The WHO has been working tirelessly to ensure supplies and healthcare equipment reach these islands, which experienced a recent spike in COVID-19 infections that doubled its total number of … [Read more...] about How DHL ensured WHO supplies got to the far-flung Pacific
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Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions. The partnership between the two entities underlines Dubai’s position as an international gateway for the rapid deployment of aid and relief efforts directed at humanitarian crises. Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates SkyCargo and IHC … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations