When the first Covid-19 vaccine was approved for use in late 2020, it marked a momentous achievement in science. It was the result of an urgent and expedited development process that would have typically taken years. As scientists worldwide rallied together to develop next-generation vaccine technology, governments invested heavily in manufacturing infrastructure to shore up vaccine production capacities. To date, more than 2.15 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, … [Read more...] about 10 steps to prepare supply chains for quick vaccine rollout
temperature-sensitive cargo
Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Nippon Express has obtained its CEIV Pharma certification from IATA for its Narita temperature-controlled hub (NTCH), including transport operations between the facility and Narita Airport (NRT), effective 15 March. Nippon said it began seeking certification in March 2019 with the airport community at NRT and with Narita International Airport Corporation's assistance has now obtained certification as a forwarder in the community. This is the second pharmaceutical-related quality … [Read more...] about Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, has launched a new online learning platform to help customers and distributors build proficiency in temperature controlled packaging technology. New training programme “School of Cool” provides on-demand, self-service training at a time when in-person training is not possible and demand for temperature controlled packaging options is on the rise. Also read: Pelican BioThermal expands global rental network in Incheon, … [Read more...] about New e-learning platform dives into temperature controlled packaging
Ground handler dnata rolls out pharma cool dollies at Changi Airport
Air services provider dnata is stepping up its pharma handling capabilities by being the first cargo handler to operate cool dollies at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The company’s high-tech containers are designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry with a closed temperature-controlled system for seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods between cargo warehouses and aircraft. The new equipment will allow dnata to transport temperature-sensitive cargo within the storage … [Read more...] about Ground handler dnata rolls out pharma cool dollies at Changi Airport
Korean Air Cargo sets up task force to deliver vaccine worldwide
Korean Air has launched a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of the vaccine once it becomes available. “Transporting vaccines is a very delicate and challenging process requiring specialised storage facilities and equipment. Vaccines generally need to be stored at low temperatures between 2°C and 8°C whereas some types require temperatures as low as -70°C,” the cargo carrier explained. Korean Air’s cargo terminal at Incheon International … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo sets up task force to deliver vaccine worldwide
AirBridgeCargo, Kuehne+Nagel run pharma charter service from Leipzig to Guangzhou
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to operate a pharma charter flight from Leipzig, Germany (LEJ) to Guangzhou, China (CAN) via Novosibirsk, Russia (OVB). Over 500,000 vials of temperature-sensitive human albumin were packaged in Tyvek thermo covers and transported in 19 ULDs loaded onto a Boeing 747-8F. More than 105 tonnes were carried by ABC’s freighter. “With most of the anti-COVID-19 shipments switching to slow logistics, we could use this period to test … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo, Kuehne+Nagel run pharma charter service from Leipzig to Guangzhou
