vaccine transportation Tagged Articles

Ashley Coker, Associate EditorThursday, March 4, 2021

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Coronavirus vaccine distribution one of greatest logistics challenges ever seen

Vaccine distribution is an inherently complex process. The process is further complicated by this specific vaccine’s short shelf life.

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Large dolly delivers pallets to side of plane for tail loading.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, February 15, 2021

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UNICEF secures airline commitments for COVID vaccine transport

The U.N. and World Health Organization are working hard to make sure less-developed countries get their fair share as more vaccine supplies become available. Transportation…

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Image of COVID vaccine vials on left, and a large freighter taking off from runway (view from behind)

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, February 5, 2021

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Airport cargo communities collaborate to optimize vaccine transport

Pharmaceutical companies often get nervous that carelessness by a transportation provider will spoil a shipment of COVID vaccines or other medicines. Airfreight experts say data…

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A big truck with a blue cab and white trailer backed into a loading dock.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, January 8, 2021

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Kuehne + Nagel lands global logistics deal for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The Swiss logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel has extensive pharmaceutical experience and will handle the storage and transportation of COVID-19 vaccines for Moderna around the…

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A blue-and-white jet comes in for landing with wheels down.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, December 30, 2020

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Russia ships Sputnik vaccine to Argentina on passenger jet

Russia is shipping its COVID-19 vaccine to several countries, including Argentina.

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A cargo container on the tarmac at night after being unloaded from a large jet.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, December 28, 2020

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Emirates delivers first COVID-19 vaccines to UAE

The United Arab Emirates has its first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine thanks to a free delivery from national airline Emirates.

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Hydraulic equipment lifts containers to rear door of a FedEx airplane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, December 27, 2020

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FedEx begins distributing Moderna vaccine in Canada (with video)

Canada now has two COVID-19 vaccines in circulation. FedEx Express flew in the first shipment from Europe on Thursday.

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A large white plane with red tail touches down on runway. ATI is lettering.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, December 23, 2020

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US hires cargo airline for international transport of vaccine supplies

Many transport providers besides FedEx and UPS are performing roles in the COVID vaccine distribution. Not everyone is moving vaccines. Find out what Air Transport…

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Armed guard on tarmac in front of a FedEx plane getting loaded with COVID vaccine.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, December 23, 2020

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US takes extra measures to secure COVID vaccine shipments

Coronavirus vaccines require extreme levels of protection from organized crime organizations, nation states and others looking to steal shipments or valuable data. The U.S. government…

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