Express and logistics integrator DHL has successfully delivered the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on a cargo flight from Belgium to Japan last week. The company said freezers had to be installed at its facility to safely store the vaccines at below 70°C until domestic delivery. The vaccines were packed with GPS and temperature trackers in each thermal shipper box to provide full visibility throughout the shipment’s journey. DHL's freight division handled the customs clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
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DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, began certifying its global stations with the IATA CEIV Pharma Standard since 2016 and has recently recertified its air freight station in Singapore for another year. “Singapore is the latest in our Asia Pacific network, along with Japan and China, to receive the IATA CEIV Pharma recertification. This is especially timely as several countries try to secure Covid-19 vaccines to put a halt to the economic and social impact of … [Read more...] about DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
Press Release DHL Global Forwarding, air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, was once again recognised as Top Employer for 2021 in Asia Pacific by global certification company Top Employers Institute. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
DHL Global Forwarding makes key picks for Asia Pacific
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has announced two appointments to its Asia Pacific management board, effective 1 January 2021. Niki Frank, CEO of the freight division in India, will expand his coverage and oversee the entire subregion of South Asia, including India and Pakistan led by managing director Umair Alam, as well as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka managed by Fabian Rybka. Meanwhile, Yvonne Lee, head of strategic projects … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding makes key picks for Asia Pacific
SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
Singapore Airlines (SIA) delivered the first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore, marking a crucial step to inoculate the population. The vaccine shipment, the first to be delivered to a country in Asia, was carried by SIA’s Boeing 747-400 freighter, SQ7979. The scheduled freighter flight departed on Sunday (20 December) from Brussels and arrived in Singapore on Monday (21 December) at around 1955 hours, met by Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, Mr Kevin Shum, the … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo moves first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore
DHL Express kicks off global vaccine distribution, makes first stop in Israel
DHL has started the global distribution of life-saving vaccines, with the first batch of Pfizer doses for Israel arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport on 9 December. Welcomed by the Prime Minister himself, Benjamin Netanyahu, a DHL Express freighter arrived in Tel Aviv from Brussels carrying initial doses of the Pfizer corona vaccine for Israel’s citizens. “The current crisis has shown how indispensable international logistics networks are for ensuring that societies have the … [Read more...] about DHL Express kicks off global vaccine distribution, makes first stop in Israel