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United Nations gets airlines to deliver coronavirus vaccines as a priority
UNICEF said more than 15 airlines have signed agreements to support the priority delivery of pandemic-related materials
Associated Press | February 17, 2021 | Updated 12:50 IST
The United Nations children s agency launched an initiative Tuesday to get airlines to give priority to delivering coronavirus vaccines, medicine and other critical supplies to respond to the global pandemic.
UNICEF said more than 15 airlines have signed agreements to support the priority delivery of pandemic-related materials. Delivery of these life-saving vaccines is a monumental and complex undertaking, considering the sheer volumes that need to be transported, the cold chain requirements, the number of expected deliveries and the diversity of routes, said Etleva Kadilli, director of UNICEF s supply division.
Qatar Airways to offer capacity through WebCargo digital platform
Locking up major cargo carrier helps solidify service provider with forwarding community Qatar Airways Cargo is embracing digitization. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
Qatar Airways, the world’s second-largest cargo airline, has signed onto WebCargo’s digital freight marketplace, which gives freight forwarders the ability to quickly compare live rates and capacity, and electronically book shipments.
Logistics companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain will be able to access Qatar’s real-time supply and instantly make cargo reservations beginning Feb. 7, the companies announced Wednesday.
As part of the launch, Qatar Airways Cargo said it will offer promotional rates resulting in an average saving of 6 cents per kilogram for the first 20,000 shipments booked via the platform in those countries.