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APlus Clean Solutions Expands Its Cleaning Services In Singapore

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2021 – APlus Clean Solutions has announced its plan to expand on its current cleaning services in light of the recent spike in COVID cases in Singapore. Recognising the need for a clean and disinfected office environment to minimise the spread of the virus, the company has decided to provide its clients with its disinfection services to ensure their office is thoroughly cleansed in the event of a confirmed COVID case at work.

With reports of rising cases in the community, companies are understandable concerned and hope to avoid a cluster forming in their own offices. APlus Clean Solutions is hoping this new service will ease its clients’ concerns. The company has reassured its clientele that its disinfection team is highly trained and instructed on the proper protocols as per NEA guidelines.

The team will meticulously clean and wipe down every surface found across the environment to ensure the office is adequately sterilised. Furthermore, they will minimise contact and interference, so the area is appropriately dried, thus prolonging the depth and quality of the cleaning. Clients can also rest easy knowing the company only utilises non-toxic, eco-friendly, and safe disinfectants.

In addition, APlus Clean Solutions is increasing the frequency of its office and commercial cleaning services. The company will now conduct its cleaning services on a daily basis upon a client’s request. The concern surrounding the pandemic has undoubtedly raised concerns among Singaporeans, with many paying greater attention to their personal hygiene and their office’s cleanliness. Furthermore, as various companies begin to ease their work from home protocols, employers would want to ensure their office environment is spick and span so that their employees do not fall sick at work.

Founded in 2014, APlus Clean Solutions is a professional cleaning company that provides quality cleaning services at an affordable price. In addition to its new disinfection services, the company also offers customised commercial cleaning, carpet cleaning, and stone care services to meet its clients’ various needs.

For more information on the company’s cleaning services, please visit https://apluscleansolutions.com/.

#APlusCleanSolutions

Allianz: 9 trends to watch as aviation readies for post Covid-19 takeoff

  • Pilot problems, “air rage” incidents, reactivation risks and even insect infestations are among challenges facing aviation sector.
  • Post Covid-19 aviation landscape – new routes to soar; new generation aircraft bring benefits but higher repair costs; air cargo to continue strong performance.
  • Direct Covid-19 claims impact limited. Slips and fall incidents at airports declined but large loss activity has continued. Claims activity expected to return to normal levels as passengers return. Five-year claims analysis shows collision/crash incidents are the main cause of loss.
  • Asia Pacific airlines have fared the worst in the world compared to competitors in other regions, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON/MUNICH/NEW YORK/PARIS/SAO PAOLO/SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 July 2021 – The sudden halt imposed on the aviation industry by the Covid-19 crisis hit the sector hard. In April 2020, two-thirds of the global commercial aviation fleet sat idle on the tarmac, while passenger traffic was down 90% year-on-year. Today, the aviation industry is slowly rebounding, led by domestic travel. As more aircraft return to the skies, a new report from aviation insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) highlights some of the unique challenges airlines and airports face as they restart operations – ranging from “rusty” pilots to insect infestations. It also identifies a number of ways in which Covid-19 is reshaping the sector, driving long-term changes in fleet composition, flight routes and passenger demand.

“The grounding of worldwide fleets during the pandemic has represented an unprecedented event for the aviation industry,” says Dave Warfel, a Regional Head of Aviation at AGCS. “Airlines have worked tirelessly to maintain their fleets and train their crews during this long period of inactivity and, as insurers, we take a keen interest in working with them to understand their plans to return to service. Challenges will no doubt emerge as the industry readies for takeoff again. Although it is hard to predict in exactly what shape the aviation industry will return, one thing is for certain – it will have changed.”

In Asia Pacific, airlines have fared the worst in the world according to latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) data released in June. The region experienced the steepest traffic decline for the ninth consecutive month, with capacity down 86.3%. Singapore Airlines is facing its second consecutive annual loss amounting to a net loss of 4.3 billion as of March 2021, largely because unlikely other countries it does not have domestic travel. Meanwhile, AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of Malaysian Air Asia Group and Thai Airways are in bankruptcy courts to negotiate time to restructure their debts.

1. “Rusty” pilots and the return of sightseeing flights

Earlier this year, dozens of pilots reported making mistakes, such as taking multiple attempts to land, to NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System, with many citing rustiness as a factor on returning to the skies. In September 2020, an Indonesian flight veered off the runway during landing as the pilots had did not have the opportunity to fly an aircraft in months. Airlines (and other operators) are well aware of the potential for pilot “rustiness” and continue to take steps to manage and mitigate these risks.

Major airlines have developed different training programs for pilots re-entering service, depending on the length of absence. “At a time of such unprecedented activity, it is comforting to know that the risk management processes that made airline travel safer than any form of travel prior to the pandemic will continue to drive an unparalleled travel safety environment in the post Covid-19 world,” says Warfel.

However, the return of sightseeing flights in tourism destinations could lead to an uptick in risk for smaller leisure aircraft, including helicopters, particularly if there is an influx of new pilots unfamiliar with the routes and terrain. There have already been a number of fatal accidents involving sightseeing flights in recent years.

2. “Air rage” incidents on the rise

Unruly behavior of airplane passengers is increasingly a concern, particularly in the United States. In a typical year there are around 150 reports of passenger disruption on aircraft. By June 2021 there had been 3,000 according to the Federal Aviation Administration – the majority involving passengers refusing to wear a mask. The report notes that unruly passengers may later claim they were discriminated against by the airline in these cases even when in the wrong – a trend insurers need to stay on top of.

This trend, however was not a concern in Asia as countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea have imposed a blanket requirement for everyone to wear masks as long as they are in public and not only for air travel.

3. Perils from parked fleets

Although a large proportion of the world’s airline fleet have been – and are still – parked during Covid-19, loss exposures do not disappear. They change. Parked fleets are exposed to weather events. In Asia the challenge lies in aircrafts being exposed to extreme weather events particularly in countries such as Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines that are prone to strong storms. The risk lies in moving groups of aircrafts without causing damage.

The risk of shunting or ground incidents also increases, which can bring costly claims. There were a number of collisions at the start of the pandemic as operators transferred aircraft to storage facilities. More are likely when aircraft are moved again ahead of reuse.

Aircraft in storage typically undergo regular maintenance to ensure they are ready to return. However, never has the industry seen so many aircraft temporarily put out of service and the report notes that smaller airlines may face significant challenges when reactivating fleets, given it will be an unprecedented process.

4. Pilot shortage brings risks

Odd as it may seem given the impact of Covid-19, the global aviation industry faces a pilot shortage in the mid to long-term. The tremendous increase in air travel pre-pandemic – annual air passenger growth in China alone was 10%+ a year from 2011 – meant pilot demand was already outstripping supply. More than a quarter of a million are required over the coming decade. Moreover, the pandemic has forced many airline companies to lay off pilots as seen in Cathay Pacific cutting 600 pilots to ease its financial burden.

“In less regulated countries, shortages can lead to pilots operating commercial aircraft with limited qualifications and low overall flying time,” says Warfel. “Pilot fatigue is also a known risk among existing pilots that must be properly managed. Fortunately, there is a lot of industry expertise and resources available to assist airlines in building proper fatigue management systems.”

Some airlines are building their own pilot pipelines by establishing flight schools. Given the nature of training, flying schools are prone to accidents and claims are becoming more expensive with rising values of aircraft and increased activity. Landing accidents are most common, but insurers have also seen total losses.

5. New generation aircraft bring safety improvements but higher costs

A number of airlines have shrunk their fleets or retired aircraft over the past year, as the pandemic hastens a generational shift to smaller aircraft, given the anticipated reduced number of passengers on aircraft in the short-term future.

“Newer generation aircraft bring safety and efficiency benefits,” say Axel von Frowein, a Regional Head of Aviation at AGCS. “However, new materials such as composites, titanium and alloys are more expensive to repair, resulting in higher claims costs.”

6. Robust performance by air cargo and trend will continue

Although passenger travel has been devastated by the pandemic, other aviation sectors have performed more robustly, such as cargo operators. In April 2021, Asia Pacific reported its best month for international air cargo since the pandemic began, thanks to rising business confidence, e-commerce and congestion at sea ports, while Latin America to North America freighter capacity grew by almost a third in May 2021 compared to the same two week period in 2019. The report expects air cargo to continue to perform strongly.

A Singaporean low-cost airline, Scoot has re-configured their regular passenger cabins to allow aircrafts to carry extra cargo, while Singapore Airlines continues to capture more vaccination shipments as production ramps up and the demand for exports increase.

7. Business travel – boom or bust?

Pre-Covid-19 business travel traffic amounted to $1.5trn a year or around 1.7% of global GDP. With many airlines dialing back expectations in the short-term, the report asks whether those days are over. New ways of collaboration, such as video calls, proved to be effective and more companies are aiming to reduce business travel to improve their carbon footprint. Therefore, while there will be initial surge once lockdowns end, many airlines are preparing for a long-term paradigm shift in traveling, with business travel expected to be slow to pick up.

However, what speaks for a possible uptick is that some areas of business aviation have proven resilient during the pandemic. Companies that had aircraft continued to use them while many that had never purchased or chartered an aircraft before did so for the first time. Many charter companies thrived.

8. New routes multiply in Europe and Asia Pacific

Over 1,400 new air routes are scheduled for 2021 – more than double those added in 2016 – driven by Europe (over 600) and Asia Pacific (over 500), with regional airports set to be the main beneficiaries. Growth in China’s domestic market alone has seen over 200 new routes added – almost the same as the US.

China has one of the largest domestic tourism markets in the world. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism estimated there will be more than four billion trips made across China in 2021, a market worth just over USD$500 billion. The demand for domestic alternatives, possibly exceeding pre-pandemic levels is not surprising — especially as China is home to 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

“This development reflects the desire of some airlines to experiment in uncertain times, particularly smaller ones,” says von Frowein. “New routes means less congested airspace and congestion at airports which can have a positive impact on risks such as ground handling incidents. However, flying new routes can bring a heightened risk environment.”

9. Insect infestations affecting instrument accuracy

There have been a number of reports of unreliable airspeed and altitude readings during the first flight(s) after some aircraft have left storage. In many cases, the problem was traced back to undetected insect nests inside the aircraft’s pitot tubes, pressure-sensitive sensors that feed data to an avionics computer. Such incidents have led to rejected takeoffs and turn back events. Contamination risk increases if storage procedures are not followed.

Covid-19 claims impact

The report also notes the aviation industry has seen relatively few claims directly related to the pandemic to date. In a small number of liability notifications, passengers have sued airlines for cancellations/disruptions.

“Covid-19 has not been a direct driver of aviation claims over the past year,” says Cristina Schoen, Global Head of Aviation Claims at AGCS. “As a result of the significant reduction in commercial airline travel during the pandemic we saw fewer attritional claims than we would during a typical year. However, the insurance sector was not immune to larger losses during the course of the pandemic, with different regions seeing tragic accidents, emergency landings and hull losses to name a few. As air travel begins to return to pre-pandemic levels we expect claims volume to rise accordingly.”

AGCS analysis of more than 46,000 aviation insurance claims from 2016 to year-end 2020 worth more than EUR 14.5bn (US$17.3bn) shows collision/crash incidents account for over half the value of all claims. Other expensive causes of loss include faulty workmanship/maintenance and machinery breakdown.

About Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is a leading global corporate insurance carrier and a key business unit of Allianz Group. We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business.

Our customers are as diverse as business can be, ranging from Fortune Global 500 companies to small businesses, and private individuals. Among them are not only the world’s largest consumer brands, tech companies and the global aviation and shipping industry, but also wineries, satellite operators or Hollywood film productions. They all look to AGCS for smart answers to their largest and most complex risks in a dynamic, multinational business environment and trust us to deliver an outstanding claims experience.

Worldwide, AGCS operates with its own teams in 31 countries and through the Allianz Group network and partners in over 200 countries and territories, employing over 4,400 people. As one of the largest Property-Casualty units of Allianz Group, we are backed by strong and stable financial ratings. In 2020, AGCS generated a total of €9.3 billion gross premium globally.

For more information please visit http://www.agcs.allianz.com/ or follow us on Twitter @AGCS_Insurance and LinkedIn.

The matters discussed herein may also be affected by risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Allianz SE’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

#Allianz #AGCS

Passengers Bound for Phuket Test Positive for Covid-19

Phuket Sandbox passengers test positive for Covid-19 (Photo: Bao Menglong)

Thailand’s resort island of Phuket remains on high alert after passengers arriving from Bangkok tested positive for Covid-19.

Lao Kip Depreciates against Foreign Currencies

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The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, affecting the cost of living amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Laos Covid Taskforce Unveils New Contact Tracing QR Code

Residents of Laos required to use KYC App QR Code
Residents of Laos will be required to use a contact tracing QR Code (Photo: Unsplash)

The Lao National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that people living in Laos will be required to install the LaoKYC app on their smartphone and check in with a QR Code as part of new contact tracing regulations.

AIA Vietnam and Tiki announce Vietnam’s first comprehensive exclusive insurance and digital platform partnership

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 5 July 2021 – AIA Vietnam and Tiki are delighted to announce an agreement to form Vietnam’s first comprehensive exclusive partnership between a life insurer and a digital platform, aimed at helping Vietnamese families live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.



AIA Vietnam and Tiki will jointly explore collaboration opportunities to meet the diverse and increasing financial needs of Vietnamese people.

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, which remains subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, AIA Vietnam will become Tiki’s exclusive insurance partner, enabling Tiki’s millions of customers to gain access to highly relevant life and health insurance solutions via Tiki’s leading e-commerce platform. AIA Vietnam and Tiki will also jointly explore collaboration opportunities to meet the diverse and increasing financial needs of Vietnamese people.

The AIA Vietnam-Tiki partnership represents a new form of collaboration between insurers and e-commerce players, offering unique lifestyle propositions, through an innovative, customer-centric distribution model.

By leveraging AIA’s omnichannel distribution and leading technology capabilities, alongside Tiki’s leading all-in-one e-commerce platform, this partnership offers significant potential for AIA Vietnam and Tiki to build long term relationships with even more customers across Vietnam.

Mr. Wayne Besant, Chief Executive Officer of AIAVietnam, said,This unique and first to market partnership starts a new era of personal life insurance in Vietnam. Together, united by a shared vision to deliver seamless health and protection to Vietnamese families, we will focus on three distinct areas: Lifestyle benefits and innovative distribution; distinctive digital health & wellness offerings and other financial & e-commerce propositions. We believe with Tiki‘s existing assets and market leadership, we can bring an accessible and enhanced customer service proposition to make a positive difference in the lives of the people of Việt Nam. We are very excited to extend AIA’s Vietnam’s market leadership and work together with our partner, Tiki.

At AIA, we are committed to our Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better lives. For the first time, we will offer bite-size protection and lifestyle-related products on the Tiki platform. Through this digitally-driven partnership, we will offer products tailored to customers’ life stages – building on the proven track record we have created thanks to our strong Agency force and bancassurance partnerships.”

Tran Ngoc Thai Son, Founder and CEO of Tiki, said,Insurance is a great way to take care of oneself and one’s family and help society at the same time. Partnering with a global leader like AIA allows us to embrace that vision by creating personalized life and health insurance solutions for everyone, every need and every circumstance in a seamless, digital-first experience on our platform. This strategic partnership combines fuses AIA’s world-class expertise in insurance and Tiki’s deep, hyper-local understanding of Vietnamese consumers to create what we hope to be the simplest, hassle-free online insurance shopping experience.


About AIA Vietnam

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”), including AIA Vietnam, comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group.

Founded in 2000 with the aim of protecting the prosperity and financial security for Vietnamese people, after 20 years of operation, AIA Vietnam has affirmed its position as one of the leading life insurance companies in the market. To date, AIA Vietnam has a wide system of more than 180 offices in more than 50 provinces and cities across the country.

AIA is currently serving and ensuring financial safety for more than 1.4 million customers in Vietnam and has cumulatively paid insurance benefits for hundreds of thousands of cases with a total amount of more than 7,000 billion VND.


Website: https://www.aia.com.vn/


About Tiki

Tiki Corporation is a leading all-in-one commerce platform in Vietnam, including the no. 1 trusted e-commerce marketplace, TikiNOW Smart Logistics – an integrated supply chain platform, and Tiki Trading – a retail subsidiary.

Tiki stands for “Tim Kiem” (Searching) and “Tiet Kiem” (Saving), which is also the vision and mission for the business: becoming a destination where Customers can search for anything they want, save their time and budget.

Starting as an online bookstore in 2010, Tiki has become a top trusted multi-selection e-commerce platform for millions of Vietnamese customers.

Website: https://tiki.vn/

#AIAVietnam

#Tiki

Correcting and Replacing: Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021: First-Ever Jurassic World Virtual Run in Asia Pacific

Registration opens 5th July 2021 at: jurassicworldrun.com

CORRECTION:

The information in the APPENDIX A has been updated.

The corrected release reads:

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 July 2021 – Jurassic World fans can get ready for a new adventure with the first-ever Jurassic World virtual run experience in Asia Pacific! The Jurassic World RUN! is an immersive experience for participants of all ages featuring dinosaurs from the ground-breaking film franchise Jurassic World. In the inaugural Jurassic World virtual run experience in Asia Pacific, runners can participate individually, in teams of two, and even as parent-child pairs! Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Australia and New Zealand will be the first 5 countries to experience the thrills of Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021. Registration is open from 5th July 2021 to 29th September 2021 via the official website (jurassicworldrun.com) or the MOVE by LIV3LY app.

The Jurassic World franchise has been entertaining generations of fans around the world with thrilling and awe-inspiring stories and characters for more than 25 years – from films and TV series, to video games and toys, to live action experiences and rides at Universal theme parks. In fact, Universal Beijing Resort is scheduled to open this year as Universal’s newest theme park destination and will feature seven highly themed and immersive lands – including Jurassic World Isla Nublar.

The Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 introduces a new layer of entertainment to runners as they complete their distances through a highly themed adventure. The virtual run is supported by the MOVE by LIV3LY app, which allows participants to access the Jurassic World RUN! at their convenience. Through the app, each participant will have a unique immersive experience, enhanced by exciting augmented reality images, in which runners will need to run their best to escape Isla Nublar. As they progress, runners will encounter both their favourite and most feared Jurassic World dinosaurs and unlock successive milestones of assistance that will enable them ultimately to escape Isla Nublar. The thrills and awe of Jurassic World will be brought to life through augmented reality that can be experienced anywhere and anytime; even right in their own neighbourhoods!

Runners can clock-in their run times and distances and unlock the successive milestones by using the MOVE by LIV3LY app. They may also use wearables or preferred running trackers by syncing them to the MOVE app [via Apple Health or Google Fit].

There are three distances available, depending on how long runners want their very own Jurassic World adventure to be. The longer the distance, the more adventures participants will have while trying to escape Isla Nublar.

The individual category is available at all three distances, challenging the brave contenders who dare face the dinosaurs alone. Individual runners can join the 5km at SGD35, 10km at SGD49 or complete the challenge of 21km at only SGD56. There is also a category for parent and child pairings for 10km at SGD77, allowing families to experience the run together. Alternatively, a team of two can complete 21km and meet the larger-than-life dinosaurs together for SGD84.

Finishers for all categories are entitled to an exclusive finisher T-shirt to celebrate their escape from Isla Nublar. Also, all finishers of 10km and 21km will receive their very own finisher medal to celebrate their bravery and commemorate their adventures with Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021!

Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 is organised by CNeX, a M.I.C.E. and project management company headquartered in Singapore, and powered by LIV3LY, a social fitness marketplace for mass participation events in Asia Pacific. The virtual run is produced in conjunction with Universal Parks & Resorts.

All participants are required to adhere strictly to the laws and regulations of their country of residence to stay safe and well while participating in the Jurassic World RUN!

For more details on Jurassic World RUN! Asia Pacific 2021 and registration information, please visit jurassicworldrun.com, More information on registration available in appendix A.

APPENDIX A

Registration Period: 5th July 2021 – 29th September 2021

Clock-in-Period: 26th July 2021 – 30th September 2021

Distance

5km

10km

21km

Category

Individual

Individual

Parent & Child

Individual

Team of 2

Price (SGD)

$35

$49

$77

$56

$84

Finisher Entitlements

Finisher Shirt

YES

YES

Each receives a shirt

(1 Adult & 1 Child)

YES

Each receives

a shirt

(2 total)

Finisher Medal

NO

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)

YES

Each receives

a medal

(2 total)

About CNeX

Execution and project management centered, CNeX embodies decades of experience deploying some of the largest and most demanding M.I.C.E. around the world. A fully owned subsidiary of Cityneon Holdings that is headquartered in Singapore, equipped to develop and deploy thematic experiences, interior design and architecture projects, the team at CNeX continues to stay at the forefront and deliver only the best despite the ever-changing landscape of the M.I.C.E. industry.

#CNeX

About LIV3LY Pte Ltd

LIV3LY aims to empower Asia Pacific communities to lead an active lifestyle by connecting our users to brands, health and fitness, and nutrition experts, all in a single platform. LIV3LY strives to break fitness barriers and had developed the region’s first social fitness and e-commerce ecosystem – MOVE by LIV3LY.

A comprehensive app to cater to lifestyle and fitness goals, MOVE brings together a community of everyday athletes to reinvent sports, technology and lifestyle. LIV3LY works together with brands and organisations to deliver smart and seamless virtual sporting experiences that go above and beyond, and produce exclusive merchandise available on the app’s marketplace, making MOVE an app like no other.

About Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe today’s most relevant and popular entertainment experiences. With three-time Academy Award ® winner Steven Spielberg as creative consultant, its theme parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the world’s most thrilling and technologically advanced film- and television-based attractions.

Comcast NBCUniversal wholly owns Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It also owns Universal Orlando Resort, a destination resort with three theme parks (Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay – a water theme park), eight on-site resort hotels, and Universal CityWalk Orlando. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. The company is also developing a theme park destination in Beijing called Universal Beijing Resort.

DHL Express delivers US donation of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to Malaysia

Additional one million doses contributed by the United States government via the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) programme

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 5 July 2021 – DHL Express, the world’s leading logistics provider, has successfully delivered the United States government’s donation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today.




The arrival of around 1,000,000 doses comes as part of a recent commitment by the U.S. to assist with recovery efforts worldwide. This shipment is made possible via the COVAX global vaccine sharing programme that aims to accelerate global equitable access to immunisation against the pandemic.

“We are deeply honoured by the trust that our customers have placed in us and I’m incredibly proud that the team has yet again stepped up to successfully deliver another batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Malaysia. As DHL Express continues to leverage our global network and strong medical logistics expertise to ensure that these life-saving vaccines arrive safely and promptly, we must also remind ourselves of the need for collaboration amongst various parties and countries to manage this public health crisis effectively,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific.

DHL Express arranged for the collection of the vaccines from facilities in the US before it was airlifted from our Cincinnati Hub to the DHL Express Subang Gateway, where it would be distributed to designated locations in Kuala Lumpur. From door-to-door, the journey spanned only four days in complete compliance with stringent handling and storage requirements.

“To date, DHL has transported more than 300 million doses of approved vaccines worldwide, five million of which were to Malaysia,” said Julian Neo, Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei. “The shipment today marks another milestone in combatting the spread of COVID-19 and contributing to the country’s recovery. In keeping with our mandate of connecting people and improving lives, we are proud to continue playing an active role in seeking a safe, new normal for the businesses and communities we serve.”

More than 9,000 life sciences and healthcare specialists work across DHL’s dedicated global network so that pharmaceutical, medical devices, clinical trials and research organisations, wholesalers and distributors, as well as hospitals and healthcare providers are connected across the value chain and through digitalisation, from clinical trials to point of care, and every step in between.

DHL’s portfolio for the healthcare industry includes 150+ pharmacists, 20+ clinical trials depots, 100+ certified stations, 160+ GDP-qualified warehouses, 15+ GMP-certified sites, 135+ medical express sites, and a time-definite international express network covering over 220 countries and territories. On a global scale, logistics providers are challenged to establish medical supply chain rapidly to deliver vaccines of unprecedented amount of more than 10 billion doses worldwide—also in regions with less developed logistics infrastructures, where approximately 3 billion people live. To provide global coverage over the next two years, DHL estimated in its vaccine logistics whitepaper that up to 200,000 pallet shippers and 15 million cooling boxes as well as 15,000 flights will be required across the various supply chain setups.


DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 66 billion euros in 2020. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

On the Internet: dpdhl.de/press
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