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Cool News and Views – March

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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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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

Reefer market

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The new Be UnShellfish campaign highlights the difficulties faced by fishermen and explains how chefs and consumers can buy direct from the net, to keep the industry afloat.

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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.

Maersk launches a dedicated block train service from China to Poland carrying high cube boxes of PPE equipment. Earlier in February, two other major container carriers, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd, also announced the start of block train services to meet increased market demand.

Source: Container News

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Vertical farming at a crossroads as pandemic shifts focus to fresh produce

Vertical farming at crossroads as pandemic shifts focus to fresh produce.

Research from Wageningen University suggests that the integration of vertical farming systems with urban infrastructure can make vertical farms more viable, as the pandemic has shifted the conversation to the sustainability and resilience of the international food network.

Source: FPC Freshtalk Daily

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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.

The international trade system was under the microscope at the recent World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda week. World leaders and experts shared their views on how to make the international trade system more sustainable and resilient.

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