Lufthansa Cargo has announced a premium product specifically developed for the transport of Covid-19 vaccine doses, just in time as different candidates get regulatory approval across the globe. The product called “Covid-19 Temp Premium” will be bookable starting 11 January 2021 and will offer ‘seamless’ monitoring of vaccine shipments throughout the entire process and a 24/7 after-sales support. "The distribution of temperature- and time-sensitive pharmaceuticals is extremely demanding. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo adds premium shipping service for Covid-19 vaccines
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UPS starts Moderna vaccine transport in the US
UPS has announced a partnership with pharma and medical supply distributor McKesson to deliver the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, the second lifesaving candidate authorised for emergency use by the US. Through contracts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support the US vaccine taskforce Operation Warp Speed, McKesson will be the centralised distributor for non-ultra-frozen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary supply … [Read more...] about UPS starts Moderna vaccine transport in the US
SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
Singapore Airlines (SIA) delivered the first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore, marking a crucial step to inoculate the population. The vaccine shipment, the first to be delivered to a country in Asia, was carried by SIA’s Boeing 747-400 freighter, SQ7979. The scheduled freighter flight departed on Sunday (20 December) from Brussels and arrived in Singapore on Monday (21 December) at around 1955 hours, met by Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Kevin Shum, the … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
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
Singapore Airlines to conduct test flights for vaccine shipments
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on December 5 it would prioritise the shipment of Covid-19 vaccines and will conduct test flights soon to proof the process, The Straits Times reported, citing a company statement and spokesperson comments. During a media event, SIA senior vice-president of cargo Chin Yau Seng said: "We have been working hard to ensure that we are ready for one of the biggest and most important supply chain challenges of our generation." SIA has proposed to conduct test … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to conduct test flights for vaccine shipments
Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics
News about a taskforce to facilitate the transportation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore is certainly a breath of fresh air and adds a bit more context to the complicated logistics this would entail. The Changi Ready Taskforce, co-led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), jointly announced on 8 December that the Singapore air cargo hub is ready to ship vaccines, with 18 members pledging support. The taskforce is a … [Read more...] about Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics