Considerations for freight forwarders on COVID-19 vaccine delivery available

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

SOURCE: FIATA

As vaccination campaigns are being rolled out worldwide, FIATA released considerations for freight forwarders on the effective delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines. As deemed essential services, the freight forwarding and supply chain community will play a pivotal role in the efficient and timely distribution of the vaccines. From learned experience in the distribution of personal protective equipment, FIATA and its members are committed to deliver on this critical humanitarian mission in again meeting their social responsibility, noting the specific challenges involved. FIATA continues to collaborate closely with partner organizations to bring together expertise across the supply chain, including contributing to IATA's Guidance for Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Logistics and Distribution and working with the World Customs Organization on its COVID-19 vaccine distribution initiative.