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Welcome to the March Cool Logistics Cool News and Views newsletter, in which we bring you the latest on our events and share the news stories that we’ve been reading and talking about.
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Event news: Containing Covid-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics
Cool Logistics and Container News are pleased to announce an online seminar and virtual networking event for container logistics, cold chain and healthcare professionals, April 15 2021.

SOHAR Port & Freezone to host virtual Cool Logistics Middle East, 22 September 2021
Announcing Cool Logistics Middle East virtual conference hosted by Sohar Port & Freezone, taking place on 22 September 2021.
Editor's Welcome
Welcome to our March newsletter
A year ago this week, countries across the globe started to implement lockdowns as the enormity of the pandemic became clear. There then followed a period of supply chain turmoil, with shipping containers stranded at ports and problems delivering vital supplies. At the time, all talk of producing a vaccine seemed theoretical as it would likely take years to research, develop and manufacture.
Roll forward a year and there are at least half a dozen tested and approved vaccines being used by governments across the world, and all of these vaccines need to be safely transported, as well as other vital equipment needed to support their administration (vials, syringes, PPE and much more).
The role of the shipping container in global vaccine logistics is the central theme in our next online seminar and networking event on April 15. Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics will bring together private and public stakeholders from across the global shipping, cold chain and healthcare worlds to discuss the challenges and opportunities of vaccine logistics.
With speakers confirmed from PSA International, the Federal Maritime Commission, the World Economic Forum, HFW, the Republic of Cyprus, A.P. Moller-Maersk, International Chamber of Shipping, DHL Global Forwarding, ORBCOMM and the TT Club, this is the must-attend event for container logistics, cold chain and healthcare professionals. Booking your place is quick and easy here. We look forward to seeing you on April 15.
Brexit continues to impact the perishables market, with huge losses predicted for both importers and exporters as new regulations, paperwork and bureacracy at ports begin to bite, not to mention perishables rotting in containers as they aren’t transported across the channel in good time.
If there is anything you’d like us to include or cover, please get in touch directly with me at esther@nextlevelinfo.com
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Industry news stories we're talking about this month

SOHAR Port & Freezone expansion paves way for world’s mega ships
Proposed expansion of Sohar Port & Freezone set to improve the country’s status as a supply chain and logistics hub by allowing it to welcome the world’s biggest ships, according to Hutchison Ports.

If 2020 exposed the global food supply chain’s vulnerability, what is in store for 2021?
Improved shelf life, taste and pesticide-free growing practices could drive consumer demand for produce grown in controlled environments as trends for 2021 emerge.

Refrigerated trade reaches new record, led by growth in demand in China
11th annual reefer analysis by Dynamar Shipping Information and Consultancy indicates worldwide refrigerated trade volumes reached new high of 169.2 million in 2019.

Can PM’s call for Brits to eat fish save the UK fishing industry post Brexit?
Calls for ‘Eat British Fish Campaign’ deemed too little, too late by UK fishing industry leaders.

Global round-up report on the banana industry
What are the leading news stories across the banana industry right now? This useful global round-up will bring you up to speed.

Impact of Brexit already estimated to have cost fresh produce sector 49 million pounds
New operational procedures, inspections and bureaucracy required amount to approximately 400 Euros per truck as EU exporters struggle to adapt.

Chilean ports steam ahead with port worker vaccination process in Latam region
Chilean sanitary authorities recognise port workers as ‘keyworkers’ and ‘essential personnel’, ensuring they are a priority group for vaccination against coronavirus – recognition of the important role they play keeping trade moving.

MSC breaks its reefer record in 2020
With over 1.9 million reefer containers moved in 2020, MSC broke its previous record of 1.8 million as set in 2019 – ‘another successful year’ for its reefer services, led largely by demand for medicine shipments under temperature- controlled conditions.

Major global ports gear up for worldwide distribution of new COVID-19 vaccines
Port group PSA International, whose global network encompasses over 50 locations in 26 countries prepares to play a significant role in the worldwide distribution of those vaccines that can now be transported via sea freight due to their longer shelf life and less stringent temperature controls.

Cold storage construction heats up amid COVID-19 pandemic
With a growing number of items that need to be kept at a cool or even freezing temperature, the cold storage business is now booming as vaccines, fresh and frozen foods need to be maintained at the correct temperature.

Maersk’s Global Vertical Head of Pharmaceuticals answers questions on its rollout
Hristo Petkov, Maersk’s Global Vertical Head of Pharmaceuticals and speaker at the forthcoming Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s role in global vaccine logistics, answers questions on how the vaccine rollout is progressing.

Containing COVID-19 online seminar agenda and speakers announced
Our next event Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s role in global vaccine logistics will be held live online on April 15, 2021, from 10:30am BST in conjunction with Container News. Here are some of our highly regarded confirmed speakers.

Meet some of the confirmed speakers for our next event
Our next event Containing Covid-19, Containerisation’s role in global vaccine logistics will be held live online on April 15, 2021, from 10:30, am BST in conjunction with Container News. Here are some of our highly regarded, confirmed speakers.

The fight for the future of British fish and seafood
Maersk introduces block train service for PPE transportation to support the delivery of crucial medical equipment from China to Poland.

Maersk introduces block train service for PPE transportation
Maersk introduces block train service for PPE transportation to support the delivery of crucial medical equipment from China to Poland.

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Can cheap meat make future pandemics more likely?
South African scientists warn that unless we change our relationship with meat protein, future pandemics look increasingly likely.

Waitrose produces first report into how to improve the lives of the women involved in its supply chain
Leading UK fresh produce retailer Waitrose says it wants to ‘talk openly about issues’ food producers face, highlighting issues such as discrimination, sexual harassment and women’s land rights.

COVAX Vaccine Roll Out Updates
For news and updates of the COVAX roll-out, visit the country pages below for the latest on deliveries, campaigns and the impact these much-needed vaccines are having across the world.

What the future holds for world trade, according to 8 global leaders
What does the future hold for world trade, according to 8 global leaders.
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IDENTEC’s automated reefer monitoring
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