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.
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.
Announcing Cool Logistics Middle East virtual conference hosted by Sohar Port & Freezone, taking place on 22 September 2021.
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.
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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.
Improved shelf life, taste and pesticide-free growing practices could drive consumer demand for produce grown in controlled environments as trends for 2021 emerge.
11th annual reefer analysis by Dynamar Shipping Information and Consultancy indicates worldwide refrigerated trade volumes reached new high of 169.2 million in 2019.
Calls for ‘Eat British Fish Campaign’ deemed too little, too late by UK fishing industry leaders.
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New operational procedures, inspections and bureaucracy required amount to approximately 400 Euros per truck as EU exporters struggle to adapt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 to support the delivery of crucial medical equipment from China to Poland.
South African scientists warn that unless we change our relationship with meat protein, future pandemics look increasingly likely.
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.
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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Cool Logistics Global 2022 to take place in Barcelona in Autumn 2022
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