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AirBridgeCargo demonstrates capability to transport vaccines
Last month, AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines teamed up with UPS and Marken to transport Covid-19 vaccines, destined for use in clinical trials, from Beijing-based pharma firm CanSino.The 6,000 doses of the Ad5-nCoV vaccine collectively weighed around 400 kg and were packaged in Cr3do Xtreme temperature-controlled containers before being stacked and loaded ...
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Cainiao partners with Ethiopian to launch pharma service
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics division of Alibaba Group, has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch an airfreight pharma service that will transport temperature-controlled medicines from Shenzhen Airport.The move comes as the world gears up for widespread distribution of coronavirus vaccines.IATA Pharma-certified Shenzhen Airport is China's first medical cross-border ...
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SpiceXpress launches pharma service to support vaccine distribution
SpiceXpress, the airfreight division of Indian carrier SpiceJet, has launched a new pharma service ahead of widespread global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.The Spice Pharma Pro service will help to deliver "reliable, fast and secure" transportation of temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain.The launch of Spice Pharma Pro comes after SpiceXpress ...
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Airforwarders Association: Who’s responsible for distributing the Covid-19 vaccine?
In the third article of a column series from the Airforwarders Association, executive director Brandon Fried questions who is responsible for the widespread distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine — and how the task can be carried out as efficiently and safely as possible. The SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the International ...
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NewsEnvirotainer and Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
Ahead of the launch of Covid-19 vaccines, pharma container company Envirotainer has broadened its partnership with ULD management and repair firm Unilode.Envirotainer has been working with Unilode since 2013 for the repair, maintenance, handling, transportation and storage of its temperature-controlled active airfreight containers.The update to the companies' partnership is the ...
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NewsAbu Dhabi leads Covid vaccine Hope Consortium
Abu Dhabi is spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium to facilitate Covid-19 vaccine distribution across the world, amid an anticipated surge in specialist pharma supply chain demand.Comprising a membership of leading Abu Dhabi and global entities, the Hope Consortium represents a complete supply chain solution to address vaccine transport, ...
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NewsAstral Aviation ready to transport vaccines to and within Africa
Kenya’s Astral Aviation is ready to support the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines to and within Africa.The Nairobi-hubbed airline, operating a fleet of 14 freighters, will use its scheduled network of 15 destinations within Africa and a further 50 destinations on charters for vaccine distribution.Astral Aviation is a member of both ...
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NewsAir carriers begin transporting Covid-19 vaccines
Air carriers have already started transporting Covid-19 vaccines, ahead of widespread global distribution.The news comes as pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and Moderna, according to BBC reports, claim their vaccines are more than 94% effective in fighting the virus.The Pfizer vaccine must be kept deep frozen (at -70 degrees Celsius). Moderna’s vaccine ...
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NewsSwissport demonstrates vaccine readiness at Brussels facility
Ahead of widespread distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine, Swissport has demonstrated its readiness to handle "highly temperature-sensitive air cargo" at its Brussels Pharma Center.Swissport carried out the demonstration, which was observed by experts and trade reporters, in collaboration with Brussels Airport, Air Cargo Belgium and specialist handler Hazgo.The demonstration involved ...
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Leipzig/Halle Airport notes record cargo growth in October
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) has set a new cargo growth record for itself in October.Airfreight volumes last month increased 10.9% year on year to 124,881 tonnes. Year to date, demand increased by 8.4% to just over 1.1m tonnes.In addition, the number of cargo flights in October increased by 8.7% year on ...
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IATA addresses vaccine transportation challenges with new guidance
IATA has published guidance for the air cargo industry to follow when transporting Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that they are moved safely and securely in what it says is the "largest and most complex global logistics operation ever undertaken".The Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution addresses how key ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr Group sets up vaccine task force
Volga-Dnepr Group has set up a dedicated vaccine task force ahead of widespread distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine.The group, which owns Volga-Dnepr Airlines, ATRAN Airlines and AirBridgeCargo Airlines, has also strengthened its global healthcare team to support its customers transporting pharma goods.The vaccine task force will be led by Casper ...
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NewsTAPA: Covid-19 vaccine creates “biggest security challenge for a generation”
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has warned that the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines presents the “biggest security challenge for a generation” in supply chains.The association said the estimated 7bn to 19bn doses of vaccines that are required to completely eradicate the deadly virus will place “unprecedented demands” on pharma ...
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Air France KLM continues preparation for vaccine launch
Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLP) has helped establish two more task forces and is developing new cool facilities as it prepares for the launch of a Covid-19 vaccine.The airline group said that along with Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; and with Aéroport de Paris it has established ...
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NewsEmirates calls A380s up for all-cargo duties
The cargo market has pivoted to such an extent that Emirates SkyCargo is now able to utilise its A380 aircraft - known for its low cargo capacity compared to its size - as mini-freighters.The Dubai-headquartered airline said that it would use the four-engine aircraft on select cargo charter operations to ...
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Air cargo prepares for biggest ever product launch as vaccine nears roll-out
The air cargo industry is preparing for what has been described as the biggest product launch in the history of mankind as a Covid-19 vaccine is set to begin distribution this year.Yesterday, developers Pfizer and BioNTech announced that trials had shown that its vaccine could prevent more than 90% of ...
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AF KLMP expands presence in Germany with Swissport Frankfurt partnership
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has said it is set to strengthen its position in the German market.The carrier's comments come as Swissport — its ground handler in Frankfurt — commenced operations at its new cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport last week.GertJan Roelands, senior vice president of sales ...
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IATA: Air cargo recovery speeds up in September as US recovers
The latest statistics from IATA show that the speed of recovery in air cargo increased slightly in September — and this improvement is expected to continue throughout peak season.Meanwhile, US-based carriers reported their first increase in demand for 10 months.According to the airline association, airfreight volumes measured in cargo tonne ...
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Ethiopian Cargo highlights its readiness for vaccine distribution
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the cargo division of African carrier Ethiopian Airlines, has highlighted its readiness for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccine across Africa and the rest of the world.The carrier said it has the largest cargo terminal in Africa, which has annual capacity of 1m tonnes, as well ...
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Union urges action as coronavirus cases rise among UPS pilots
UPS pilot unions are warning that a spike in Covid-19 cases amongst members could impact the company's performance during peak season.It is believed that more than 100 UPS pilots have recently contracted the virus.Following UPS president Carol Tomé expressing concern about a spike in Covid-19 cases among the company's pilots ...