TIACA together
with Pharma.Aero on Wednesday Oct 14 expressed strong concern over the current
state of air cargo readiness for the upcoming Covid-19 vaccine transportation,
with only 28 percent of the industry feeling well prepared for it today.
Majority of the industry players preparing to handle the future
Covid-19 vaccines
According to their
airfreight readiness survey, completed by 181 airlines, freight forwarders,
ground handlers, airport operators and solution providers, majority of the
industry players have begun preparation to handle, store, transport and deliver
the future Covid-19 vaccines. They are setting up dedicated teams, engaging
with partners, mapping and upgrading their capabilities, as well as developing
new services.
As compared to
companies which are already in close engagement with vaccines manufacturers,
companies not involved in direct conversations with the manufacturers felt the
least prepared for the upcoming logistics challenge of vaccines transportation.