Ceva Logistics has opened its first temperature-controlled airfreight station in Singapore as it looks to boost its pharma logistics offering and help position the city state as a healthcare logistics hub in Asia Pacific. The French forwarder, who announced plans to operate 40 of such airfreight stations by the end of this year, says the new station will help facilitate seamless regional distribution amongst Asean nations, particularly given the need for vaccines and other medical supplies at … [Read more...] about Ceva opens Singapore ‘cold station’ for healthcare logistics
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DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
DHL Express earlier this week successfully delivered 1 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Malaysia, which were donated by the United States government. The donation comes as part of a recent commitment by the US to assist with recovery efforts worldwide, with the shipment made possible via the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) programme. “We are deeply honoured by the trust that our customers have placed in us and I’m incredibly proud that the team has yet again stepped … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
Emirates extends pharma cool room at DXB
Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet positions at its GDP-certified dedicated pharma facility at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The extended cool room will provide an additional 2,600 square metres of temperature-controlled environment (2-25°C) for the storage and handling of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals at the carrier’s purpose-built GDP certified … [Read more...] about Emirates extends pharma cool room at DXB
JAS Worldwide names new EVP for pharma, healthcare
JAS Worldwide has appointed David Bang as executive vice president for global pharma & healthcare, as the forwarder aims to build and lead in this vertical. David has more than 20 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, healthcare, and life sciences. As former global VP for strategic development at Hellmann, David spearheaded the global development of the company’s healthcare network. He also served as board member of Rx-360, a nonprofit that addresses patient safety and product … [Read more...] about JAS Worldwide names new EVP for pharma, healthcare
Nippon Express secures GDP certifications in Southeast Asia
Nippon Express is stepping up its efforts to handle pharmaceuticals as it eyes to secure GDP certifications across its network in Southeast Asia and Japan. Under a business plan highlighting the pharma industry as one of the top priorities, the Tokyo-based logistics company wants to develop a supply network that achieves “total optimisation of pharmaceutical logistics.” Also read: Nippon Express’ Japan-US same-day shipping takes off In Southeast Asia, the company obtained goo d … [Read more...] about Nippon Express secures GDP certifications in Southeast Asia
Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
Ahead of the mammoth task of delivering Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Volga-Dnepr Group is building up its Global Healthcare Team with comprehensive pharma logistics solutions and key appointments. The team will be led by Yulia Celetaria, who is currently the healthcare director. Yulia, who started her career with AirBridgeCargo Airlines, will be in charge of operations, alignment of dedicated healthcare and life-saving services with the usage of the Group’s unique freighter fleet, network … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
