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Vaccine development logistics, logistics and security update from Maersk

Hristo Petkov of Maersk provides an update on vaccine development, logistics and security as distribution efforts pick up across the globe

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Hristo Petkov, Global Head of Pharma & Healthcare at Maersk and keynote speaker at our April online seminar, Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics, provides an update on the global vaccine distribution programme.

With a focus on evolving logistics needs, the outlook for vaccine development and supply chain and cyber security considerations, secure transportation, storage and delivery of every pharmaceutical shipment is key.

If you missed our April online seminar Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics, you can register to see all sessions on demand here or even listen to our highlights via the Cool Logistics Podcast series here.

Source: Maersk

Reefer containers for vaccine logistics

20/04/2021April newsletter, Home Page News, Industry NewsReefers, Vaccine logisticsesther

Reefer containers are expected to play a role in vaccine logistics, Cool Logistics online seminar hears

World Cargo News reports on the keynote sessions from our recent Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics online seminar.

With keynote sessions from Maersk and DHL Global Forwarding, the seminar highlighted some of the key issues around the role of reefer containers in global vaccine logistics.

With reefer containers and ocean freight not yet being used for vaccine logistics, how long will it be before alternatives to costly air freight are looked at?

With 1-2% of the temperature controlled cargo moved by sea today already pharma related cargo and with advances in ocean freight technology, is confidence in the supply chain the real problem in moving towards ocean freight for vaccine logistics?

Source: World Cargo News

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CEVA Logistics launches new logistics sub-brand to focus on temperature-controlled solutions

20/04/2021April newsletter, Cool Industry News, Home Page News, Industry NewsCold chain technology, Vaccine logisticsesther

CEVA Logistics launches new healthcare logistics sub-brand to focus on temperature-controlled solutions

CEVA Logistics launches FORPATIENTS healthcare logistics sub-brand to bring new temperature-sensitive solutions to market.

In an expansion of its support for global healthcare and pharmaceutical customers, the new solution will require investment in temperature-controlled facilities around the world. With the help of parent company CMA CGM, CEVA has committed to offering 40 airfreight stations by the end of 2021.

Source: CEVA Logistics

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IBM uncovers more attacks against the vaccine supply chain

20/04/2021April newsletter, Cool Industry News, Home Page News, Industry NewsVaccine logisticsesther

A hacking campaign first uncovered in 2020 is now thought to have affected more than 40 companies in 14 countries, in a sophisticated attack on the cold chain.

IBM’s X-Force cybersecurity group report that the attacks against the cold chain highlight the risk of intellectual property theft and potential disruption for stakeholders in the fragile process of shipping vaccines across long distances at stable temperatures.

The attacks involved hackers masquerading as representatives of Qingdao Haier Biomedical Co., responsible for sending out emails purported to contain requests for quotes for a solar-powered vaccine refrigerator and other equipment specific to the industry.

Source: LPM (Loss Prevention Magazine), with original content from Bloomberg

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Container sector will play its part in vaccine logistics, eventually

20/04/2021April newsletter, Containing Covid 19 Event, Cool Industry News, Cool News, Home Page News, Industry NewsContainers, Pharma market, Vaccine logisticsesther

The container sector will play its part in vaccine logistics, eventually, heard delegates at our recent online seminar. Seatrade Maritime took up the story.

The container sector will play its part in global vaccine logistics, but it has some work to do first in order to demonstrate its reliability and availability of appropriate technology, according to the some of the panelists who spoke at our recent online seminar Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics.

Countries looking to cut the cost of vaccine distribution will increasingly look to ocean freight as an alternative to costly air freight. Those vaccines that can be transported in standard refrigeration units will be ideal candidates for ocean transportation.

However detailed visibility data will be required to maintain quality assurance.

Panelists from Maersk, DHL Global Forwarding, PSA International and the World Economic Forum agreed that maritime transport would be adopted for COVID-19 vaccine transportation, but that this would be a gradual roll-out, dependent upon many factors.

Source: Seatrade Maritime News

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Cool Logistics: the role of containerization in global vaccine logistics

20/04/2021April newsletter, Cool Industry News, Home Page News, Industry NewsContainers, Pharma market, Vaccine logisticsesther

The roles of the container and the cold chain in global vaccine logistics have never been more important than now, delegates heard at our recent online seminar Containing COVID-19: Containerisation's Role in Global Vaccine Logistics

Delegates at our recent online seminar Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics joined us for a busy day of panel discussions, networking and Q&A as we discussed the complexities of global vaccine logistics and the role that containers will play as vaccination programmes roll out across the globe.

Global shipping lines, container operations, ports, supply chain and logistics specialists, cold chain tech/storage/operations, pharma and healthcare, government agencies and consulting groups all attended and enjoyed three panel sessions and four keynote presentations from Maersk, DHL Global Forwarding, the Republic of Cyrpus Shipping Ministry and the Federal Maritime Commission.

Our Latin American media partner MundoMaritimo covered the day and picked up on the key themes.

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Seafarers cannot be forced to accept vaccination, ICS warns

31/03/2021Containing Covid 19 Event, Home Page News, Industry NewsVaccine logisticsrazvan

SEAFARERS cannot be compelled to be vaccinated against coronavirus even where states insist all crew members must be inoculated prior to making port calls

SEAFARERS cannot be compelled to be vaccinated against coronavirus even where states insist all crew members must be inoculated prior to making port calls, the International Chamber of Shipping says. The situation could put owners in the invidious position of having to cancel voyages rather than take on the legal, financial and reputational risks of being denied entry, the trade association added. Natalie Shaw, Director of Employment Affairs for the ICS is a speaker at our forthcoming Containing COVID-19: Containerisation’s Role in Global Vaccine Logistics online seminar on April 15 2021 – you can book your place and join us here.

Source: Lloyd’s Maritime List

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Chilean ports steam ahead with port worker vaccination process in Latam region

11/03/2021Containing Covid 19 Event, Home Page News, March NewsletterGlobal ports, Vaccine logisticssheenaking

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 in keeping trade moving.

It is important to give visibility to these countries where there is recognition to port workers, and Chile has stood out within Latin America for leading the vaccination process in the region, inoculating essential personnel since December 2020, starting with health front-line workers, a campaign that went on through January 2021. Starting in February the Health Ministry began the massive vaccination process for the entire population, prioritizing the elderly and other essential workers not related to the health front-line, among which are the port workers of the country.

Source: MundoMaritimo

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Major global ports gear up for worldwide distribution of new COVID-19 vaccines

11/03/2021Containing Covid 19 Event, Home Page News, March NewsletterGlobal ports, Vaccine logisticssheenaking

Cold storage construction heats up amid COVID-19 pandemic

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.

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be authorised by major governments and organizations have largely been transported by air, but this appears set to change as new vaccines come on stream.

Some of the vaccines currently in use, such as the version produced by Pfizer, require storage temperatures of under -70°C and have a shelf life of 35 days under these conditions..

Source: trans.info

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Maersk’s Global Vertical Head of Pharmaceuticals answers questions on its rollout

11/03/2021Containing Covid 19 Event, Home Page News, March NewsletterSupply chain, Vaccine logisticssheenaking

Maerk’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.

The maritime industry is on course to play a much larger role in the battle against coronavirus as new vaccines come on stream. Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, will inevitably be one of those leading the charge once vaccines can be transported by sea. But how is the vaccine rollout going? And how will it develop? To find the answers to these questions and more, we spoke to Hristo Petkov, Maersk’s Global Vertical Head of Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare.

Petkov spoke to Trans.INFO ahead of his appearance at Alcott Global’s February Movers and Makers Cold Chain summit, which featured 1-on-1 virtual networking, a panel discussion with experts, and speeches by C-level speakers from Global Manufacturers, NGOs, airlines, airports, ports, 3PLs, and more.

Source: trans.info

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