Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine candidate has already received authorisation for emergency use from the UK government, whilst others are following suit, with Moderna sharing its recent trials data to Singapore’s health authority for evaluation on emergency use in the city state. Many Asian countries do not expect to receive big amounts initially. Lack of infrastructure for developing countries in the region posts a big challenge to shippers and logistics providers and this is only one part of the … [Read more...] about When and which Covid-19 vaccines will be available in Asia
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Kuehne+Nagel gets lift from air freight, restores dividend plans
Swiss freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel International reported a smaller-than-expected fall in second-quarter profit, reports Reuters, buoyed by increased air freight operation which saw double-digit growth. The company said it would restore its dividend plans. Despite earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) sliding 12.6% to CHF 235 million ($250 million), air freight operations inched up 17%, the report stated. Comments from Zuercher Kantonalbank analysts claim the result exceeded even the … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel gets lift from air freight, restores dividend plans