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INDIAN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS 2021

INSIDE Meeting the Challenge of Covid Vaccine Distribution for India

February 2021 • Issue 30

February 2021 Issue No-30

Publish date: 5th February, 2021

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CONTENTS 30   Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems

32 Global Leadership

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36 Product

5 News 10    Trends 2021 Indian Logistics and Supply Chain Trends 2021 12    Event FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021: new concept resonates strongly in the fresh produce industry 16   Technologies Technologies that Cold Chain transportation in India cannot afford to avoid

18 Global News

22 Conversation   Anuraga Chandra, Head of India Sales – Danfoss Climate Solutions

28 Business Application Tips for keeping your refrigeration unit operating despite changing conditions

24    Event Makers & Movers: Cold Chain 2021 Summit

News

Danfoss A/S Joins the Carrier Alliance Supplier Program

Voltas wins the prestigious ‘National Energy Conservation Award 2020’

Jan. 2021

Mumbai, Jan. 12, 2021

arrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of

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healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, is proud to announce that Danfoss has joined the Carrier Alliance program and signed a strategic longterm agreement with Carrier. As part of this agreement, Danfoss will supply multiple components including compressors, valves, heat exchangers and drives across Carrier’s HVAC and Refrigeration portfolios. The

oltas Limited, the undisputed market leader

V

agreement also specifies that Danfoss will supply Carrier-

for room airconditioners in India and known

branded replacement compressors.“We are excited to

for its energy efficient products & solutions,

strengthen our strategic relationship with Danfoss with

was the proud recipient of the Ministry of

the expanded global long-term agreement and are

Power’s 'National Energy Conservation Award

pleased to welcome them as one of the newest Carrier

2020’ at a virtual award ceremony hosted by

Alliance suppliers,” said Ed Dunn, Vice President, Supply

the Bureau of Energy Efficiency on the 11th of

Chain, Carrier. “Through the Alliance program, we are

January, 2021. Voltas was conferred this award

identifying the best of the best, a select group of

by Shri R.K Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State

suppliers that share our expansive geographic reach,

(I/C) for Power and New & Renewable Energy

breadth of offering, focus on quality and cost excellence,

and Minister of State in Ministry of Skill

and commitment to developing high-efficiency solutions.

Development and Entrepreneurship, for the Company’s exemplary achievement in these

”Carrier and Danfoss have collaborated for many years in

challenging times of the pandemic. Launched

Carrier’s Refrigeration and HVAC segments, with a focus

in 1991 by the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India,

on enhancing technology and reducing the

the award recognizes industries and

environmental impact of the components used in HVAC

establishments that have taken special efforts

equipment. Most recently, Danfoss began supplying

to reduce energy consumption while

advanced technologies for Carrier’s AquaSnap® scroll

maintaining their production. This was the

chiller and heat pump portfolio in Europe using R32

fourth time that Voltas has been felicitated

refrigerant. These chillers and heat pumps with R-32

with this award. Voltas walked away with this

reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by up to 77%

esteemed award in the year 2013, 2015, and

compared to the previous range using R-410A refrigerant.

2018 proving that Voltas is a flag bearer in

Designed to optimize and strengthen the supply chain

taking initiatives to build an energy efficient

and help drive cost savings,

nation through innovation, infrastructure and services as a brand,

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News

Koura Fluorochemicals Joins the Carrier Alliance Supplier Program PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.,

to a supplier across Carrier's HVAC

Carrier Alliance program to

Jan. 19,2021– Carrier Global

and Refrigeration portfolios in

help provide certainty, security

Corporation, a leading global

North America, Europe and Asia

and growth opportunities for

provider of healthy, safe and

Pacific. "We are pleased to

Carrier and its key suppliers.

sustainable building and cold

welcome Koura as one of the

Through the program, Carrier

chain solutions, is proud to

newest Carrier Alliance suppliers,"

is identifying the best of the

announce that Koura

said Ed Dunn, Vice President,

best, a select group of

Fluorochemicals, a leading

Supply Chain, Carrier. "Koura has

suppliers that share our

refrigerant manufacturer and

been a reliable refrigerant supplier

expansive geographic reach,

supplier, has joined the Carrier

to Carrier and we are pleased to

breadth of offering, focus on

Alliance program. Koura, through expand the relationship globally

quality and cost excellence,

its operating company, signed a

through this new long-term

and commitment to diversity

strategic long-term supplier

agreement. The company shares

and sustainability. "Koura is

agreement with Carrier.

our expansive geographic reach,

very excited to strengthen our

With this long-term agreement,

focus on quality and cost

existing relationship with

Koura will transition from a

excellence, and commitment to

Carrier through the Carrier

regional refrigerant supplier

sustainability." Carrier launched the

Alliance program,” said Sameer Bharadwaj, President, Koura. “

LAUNCH OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP IN INDIA B MEDICAL SYSTEMS

collaboration to bring State of the Art

SIGNS MOU WITH ADANI

solar powered vaccine logistics

GROUP TO COMMENCE

solutions to India.

INDIA OPERATIONS.

The MoU was signed in the presence

JANUARY 21, 2021:

of H.E. Mr. Jean Claude Kugener, the

B MEDICAL SYSTEMS, A

Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of

LUXEMBOURG BASED

Luxembourg to India at the Embassy

GLOBAL LEADER OF VACCINE COLD CHAIN

in New Delhi. Ambassador Kugener

AND MEDICAL

highly welcomed this new B Medical Systems has entered into an

partnership, which is a direct result of

agreement with the Adani Group for the

the successful bilateral virtual

establishment of its manufacturing facility and

Summit of the Hon’ble Prime

several technology initiatives in India. The

Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi

LUXEMBOURG IN NEW

objective of the MoU signed with the Adani

and H.E. the Prime Minister of

DELHI. THIS

Group includes the setting-up of a

Luxembourg, Mr. Xavier Bettel which

PARTNERSHIP LAYS THE

manufacturing facility in both Mundra SEZ and

was held on 19 November 2020.

FOUNDATION FOR B

domestic tariff area, providing logistics for

During this Summit, the Prime

MEDICAL SYSTEMS’

COVID-19 transportation domestically and

Ministers discussed the very strong

globally and creating ‘Pharma Excellence

bilateral relations, Luxembourg being

Centers’ at the Adani group airports across India.

the 15th Foreign Direct Investor (FDI)

There will also be a strong technology

in India.

REFRIGERATION HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ADANI GROUP AT THE EMBASSY OF

MANUFACTURING IN INDIA.

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Cold Chain Technologies Introduces Storage Solutions to Ensure Proper Temperature Controls for COVID-19 Vaccines, Supporting “Last Mile” Delivery RANKLIN, Mass., January 5, 2021 — Cold Chain Technologies, a leading global provider of reusable and single-use passive thermal assurance solutions for the shipment of temperature-sensitive products for the life sciences industry, announced the launch of its COVID-19 Solutions portfolio for ensuring the required temperatures in the safe transport and storage of COVID-19 vaccines — right up to the point of use. Safeguarding the strict, ultra-cold temperature controls required for maintaining the integrity of the COVID-19 vaccines is critically important to the success of the massive distribution campaign and for bringing the nearly year-long pandemic to an end. Built on its deep expertise and more than 50 years of experience in safe and secure shipment of biomedical products, CCT’s new portfolio offers an array of solutions to meet the needs of storing and redistributing vaccines at various temperature ranges, especially as the vaccines are sent out for administration. We’re proud to do our part in bringing this pandemic to an end by using our expertise to help ensure that the COVID-19 vaccines are safely transported, thawed and ready to administer — in the right quantity and at the right time,” said Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO of Cold Chain Technologies. “Unquestionably, the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is an extremely significant supply chain challenge. But we’re heartened to see so many people and organizations coming together to make it happen. At Cold Chain Technologies, we’ll continue to apply our deep expertise and decades of experience to the success of this global effort. ColdChainManagement February 2021

News

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Envirotainer Opens Another Indian Station in Bangalore

January 28th, 2021

nvirotainer, the global market leader and by far the largest provider of secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, announced that they are expanding their global station network by adding another station in India, this time in the city of Bangalore (BLR). Bangalore becomes the 43rd station in the Envirotainer network to carry the flagship RAP e2 which is currently commonly used for the temperature-sensitive COVID-19 vaccine shipments across the world. The new station will be operational from February 1st, 2021 and will, in addition to the RAP e2, also carry the smaller RKN e1, heating and cooling container.“By opening a full-service station in the pharmaceutical hub of Bangalore, India, we want to help our Indian vaccine producing customers by providing easier and faster access to state-of-the-art cold- chain solutions,” explains Suat Toh, Head of Sales APAC at Envirotainer.

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besides COVID-19 vaccines “We work hard to do our part in providing the services needed to meet what looks like unprecedented shipment volumes for the COVID-19 vaccine. These shipments are absolutely time- and life-critical to people all over the world.” she continues. Recognizing the need for secure temperaturecontrolled air freight solutions, Envirotainer has been expanding its sales offering in Asia-Pacific over the past years, investing in both service capabilities and an agile network model. “We are investing heavily across the world, both in our service network and also in our container fleet, to support the ongoing and upcoming COVID19 vaccine(s) shipments,” explains Eddy Cojulun, Chief Sales Officer at Envirotainer. He continues, “We also have to remember that there are other pharmaceuticals

that still need to be shipped so that people around the world get their regular medicines as well. ”Sustainability aspect The RAP e2 is the most environmentally friendly temperature-controlled air cargo container available in the market. Delivering "The current pharmaceuticals using the transport and Envirotainer RAP e2 emits workforce 0.9kg CO2e per vial shipped. bottlenecks This can be compared to, for encountered are example, a smaller passive boosting solution’s 11.6kgthe CO2e use per vialof shipped.supply Adding thechain quality cold aspecttemperatureand reducing the and risks of having to discard controlled pharmaceuticals that have warehouses been damaged during utilized for transport, and produce and handling deliver replacement pharmaceuticals, products, has a tremendous perishable foods, positive commercial as well as environmental impact agro produce and using theproducts.." RAP e2 versus dairy using a passive box solution.

Trends 2021

INDIAN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS 2021

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he pandemic and the lockdown that lasted for major part of 2020, proved to be testing times for various businesses including the logistics and supply chain sector of India which had a remarkable contribution in keeping the supply chain for essential items, functional, albeit with a few hurdles in the beginning. As per a recent report by Arthur D. Little India in collaboration with the CII, India’s Logistics and supply chain costs currently amount to a staggering 400 USD, up to 14% of the GDP, compared to the global average of 8%, raising a competitiveness gap of approximately USD 180 Billion. Further, the challenges experienced by the sector during the pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for building a stronger and more relevant infrastructure that can not only withstand the unexpected disruptions of this scale but is also agile enough to help adopt and bounce back to efficiency almost immediately in the face of future conflicts. Listed here are some of the key trends in the Indian Logistics and Supply Chain sector that are set to dominate 2021: 1.Emphasis on Cold Supply Chain: As per‘Indian Cold Chain Industry Outlook 2022’, the Indian cold supply chain sector is set to grow at a CAGR of 17-18%, till 2022, due to demand for cold storage, primarily driven by the pharma sector, especially the vaccine supply chain in early 2021, followed by

"Green logistics is going to be the key aspect of the supply chain evolution in the year 2021. Sustainable practices have already become a norm amongst international logistics and supply chain players as well as businesses. They view the green supply chains as responsible and sometimes even a mandatory criteria when selecting a logistics partner.."

requirements from seafood, meat and similar industries. While growth will be driven by introduction of a government led COVID immunization program, the growing e-commerce market for FMCG, dairy, meat and fish, will also help propethe sector significantly, given the ongoing virus threat. At present, healthcare products hold a 3.6% share in the overall Indian cold chain market that is expected to grow around 6% by end of 2021 as per IMARC services. 2. Growth in 3PL and 4PL providers as Manufacturing grows: Agility, speed and mobility are set to be the key goals for a robust supply chain network and preference of 3 and 4PL service providers is going to set the tone for development, in 2021. While manufacturing has been one of the early adopters of 3PL and 4PL service providers, soon other sectors are also likely to benefit from outsourcing their supply chain management to experts, so they could focus on rebuilding and strengthening the core business, especially in the

aftermath of the pandemic. Further, the evolution of these service ColdChainManagement February 2021 providers into key partners, offering expert, end to end solutions

Trends 2021

ranging from documentation,

sometimes even a mandatory

tracking, warehousing, legal

criteria when selecting a logistics

compliance and even kitting in

partner. With the influx of

some cases at competitive rates,

international manufacturing and e-

has made them a lucrative choice

commerce players, the Indian

for most businesses that are

green Logistics and supply chain is

currently working on bouncing

set to get a boost, thanks to

back from the financial crisis. The

encouraging business opportunities

Indian 3PL market is expected to

for those adopting sustainable

register a growth rate of over

practices. Apart from protecting

11.5% during the forecast period

the environment and helping the

of 2020-2025, with strong focus

society overall, sustainable

on value driven services that

practices are also becoming cost-

enhance customer satisfaction

effective, thanks to the fast paced

and delight.

technology evolution in the sector

Mr. Aditya Vazirani, CEO – Robinsons Global Logistics Solutions

and are becoming instrumental in

as internet of things (IoT)

3. Affordable Road transport:

gaining consumer loyalty and

helps maintain a transparent

GoI plans to build massive road

endorsement for the socially and

supply chain network, in turn

network in future, emphasis will

environmentally responsible

helping to bringvisibility,

be given to develop infrastructure

millennial population. From

build customer loyalty and

like dedicated freight corridors,

adopting eco-friendly business

trust. From modern WMS and

container freight stations etc.

models that follow environmentally

Automated Guided Vehicles

India needs to come up with

conscious choices to e-commerce

(AGV) to AI driven robotics

intermodal and multimodal

giants opting for zero plastic

and use of data analytics,

transport system to reduce the

packaging or reducing packaging

technology adoption is

transportation and storage cost

waste through recycling, to a more

going to be at the center of

which in today’s time is relatively

sophisticated use of solar panels for

the growth and development

high. Unfortunately, current poor

cold storage and temperature

of the Indian logistics

road infrastructure decreases the

regulation A gradual shift of

and Supply Chain sector, in

maximum distance that can be

electronic trucks for transportation,

2021.

covered by the heavy transport

recycling waste and systematic

vehicles on highways. To combat

disposal of the chemical and other

such challenges, Government of

harmful waste, etc., are soon

India has decided to cut down on

becoming popular green practices

the current logistics cost of India’s among Indian logistics and supply GDP in next two years with help chain players. of Ministries of Railways, Transport, Shipping and Aviation

5. Adoption of Technology:

in order to achieve this goal.

This is another major trend that is set to make considerable impact

4.Sustainable practices will be

on the sector. With businesses

implemented:

adopting the emerging

Green logistics is going to be the

technologies like AI, ML, Big Data

key aspect of the supply chain

etc., supply chain industry is no

evolution in the year 2021.

exception to adapting automation

Sustainable practices have

in processes and operations.

already become a norm amongst

Embracing artificial intelligence

international logistics and supply

has only eased the making of

chain players as well as

processes more efficient,

businesses. They viewFebruary the green ColdChainManagement 2021 advantageous and dependable. supply chains as responsible and Technology such

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Event

FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021: new concept resonates strongly in the fresh produce industry

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RUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 will take place in Berlin from 18 to 20 May 2021. Exhibitors who hadn't yet booked a stand, but are interested in participating in the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 can now register. "We are excited to be able to invite more exhibitors to take part at the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 in Berlin in May," says Madlen Miserius, Senior Product Manager. "Strong demand in the international fresh produce industry has shown how great the interest in an on-site event is. The desire to acquire new customers and maintain existing relationships through

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Madlen Miserius, Senior Product Manager

personal conversation is extremely high." She continues, "The FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION will make it possible to make deals on site while also providing digital contact opportunities for companies who cannot attend as exhibitors or visitors in 2021." Exhibitors from all areas of the value chain, from fresh produce to packaging, logistics, seeds and fertiliser, to machinery and technology, greenhouse technology and cultivation devices can now register for the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION. The first registration phase until 20 November 2020 was reserved for pre-registered FRUIT LOGISTICA exhibitors. 400 companies from 40

“Exhibitors from all areas of the value chain, from fresh produce to packaging, logistics, seeds and fertiliser, to machinery and technology, greenhouse technology and cultivation devices can now register for the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION...�

Event

countries have already signed up. These include renowned companies like KÖLLA, Port International, Rijk Zwaan, Hamburg Süd and KRONEN. For Arno Überbacher, CEO at Evelina, the direct communication and initiation of business deals are the top priorities. "FRUIT LOGISTICA has always been an important meeting point to strengthen all our international business relationships, solve matters in face to face meetings and to start new projects. Therefore we look forward to participate at FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021."

Other registered exhibitors agree that the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021 is the ideal platform for presenting innovations and new products and services: "Even in these challenging times, we remain loyal to our policy of continuous innovation. And in 2021 there is no better place to showcase our classic products as well as innovations in the fresh fruit industry, both on site and digitally," says Glenn Sebregts, Division Head Marketing at BelOrta. Jérémie Chabanis, Europe Africa Middle East Value Chain Head at Syngenta Vegetable Seeds agrees: "We are very excited to attend FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION 2021. FRUIT LOGISTICA is indeed the industry platform to meet with the global fresh

“Strong demand in the international fresh produce industry has shown how great the interest in an on-site event is. The desire to acquire new customers and maintain existing relationships through personal conversation is extremely high.."

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produce key players and gives us the opportunity to showcase our latest innovations." The more compact format of the FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION, with turn-key exhibitor packages and a spacious hall layout, has the advantage of being COVIDcompliant, giving the presenting companies flexibility, and helping them minimise their risks. The terms of cancellation that apply this time also facilitate cost-free cancellation up to four weeks before the event begins. The FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION will be supplemented by newly developed content. There will also be a buyer programme, matchmaking and live streams of the event programme. Companies can register for a stand here.

News

EMERSON RECEIVES 2021 IOT BREAKTHROUGH AWARD FOR ‘ANALYTICS PLATFORM OF THE YEAR’

Alfa Laval joins forces with marine industry players to accelerate decarbonization

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 20, 2021) – Emerson, a global automation technology and software company, has received the “IoT Analytics Platform of the Year” award for its Plantweb Optics™ Analytics software. The honor, part of the 5th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, recognizes Emerson’s analytics software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve reliability, safety and sustainability while optimizing production for industrial manufacturers. “Industrial manufacturers generate vast amounts of data, but few companies are really gaining the insights needed to optimize their operations,” said Stuart Harris, group president for Emerson’s digital transformation business. “With Plantweb Optics Analytics, we are providing manufacturers with advanced analytics capabilities that are easy to deploy and quickly deliver results. This IoT Breakthrough Award recognizes our industry-leading technology, expertise and focus on value creation for our customers.”

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Jan. 21, 2021| Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has joined a project with DTU Energy, Haldor Topsoe, Svitzer and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon to accelerate the development of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, which can use green fuels to generate electricity. Alfa Laval will head the development initiative, with the aim to find scalable solutions for noncarbon fuels for the shipping industry. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets a 50 percent reduction of vessel-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Today, global shipping accounts for around 3 percent of global carbon emissions, a share which is estimated to increase in the coming decades (as other industries tackle climate emissions). To achieve the long-term target of decarbonization the industry must shift towards new fuel types and technologies. To accelerate the development of viable technologies, a coordinated effort within applied research is needed across the entire supply chain. The project, ‘SOFC4Maritime’, will target utilization of future green fuels – such as ammonia, hydrogen or bio-methane – for power production onboard marine vessels. “Addressing shipping’s environmental challenges – and climate change in particular – will require a diverse range of strong technologies. By partnering with fellow marine industry experts, we can investigate the possibilities and bring them to fruition in time to make a difference,” says Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division.

News-Europe

DFDS ACQUIRES HSF LOGISTICS

SSI SCHAEFER BUILDS A HIGH BAY COLD STORAGE FACILITY FOR KLOOSTERBOER Jan. 20, 2021 | Kloosterboer, one of the leading logistics service providers in Western Europe, commissioned SSI SCHAEFER with the supply and construction of steelwork for an impressive deep-freeze warehouse located in Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The logistics service provider offers innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions for

Jan. 26, 2021 | Copenhagen, Denmark: DFDS has acquired cold chain logistics company HSF Logistics Group, which provides temperature-controlled services to meat and other food producers. The move is expected expand DFDS’ cold chain business to become one of the largest providers in Northern Europe. The group operates four brands with HSF Logistics being a market leader in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. N&K Spedition and Skive Køletransport are leading brands in Denmark and Scandinavia. Eurofresh is focused on the German market. “I am very excited about the acquisition of HSF Logistics Group as it significantly expands our customer offering to a wide range of food producers. It also opens the door for new growth opportunities and adds freight volumes to our ferry route network,” says Torben Carlsen, chief executive, DFDS. Once the acquisition is finalised, HSF logistics will be integrated into the Logistics Business Unit within DFDS. “By becoming part of DFDS we gain access to new growth opportunities.

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temperature-controlled storage and distribution of food related products, such as fish, meat, fruit, fruit juice and juice concentrate, milk and potato products. SSI SCHAEFER has proven to be a reliable partner in past joint projects, which led to the awarded project. A fully automatic, deep-freeze logistics center will call the City Terminal Rotterdam home – Cool Port 2. SSI SCHAEFER will supply about 4,100 tons of steel to erect a 6-aisle high bay warehouse with impressive dimensions too; 69 m length, 139 m width and 41 m height. The high bay warehouse consists of a silo design with the lateral walls and roof cover attached directly to the steelwork. Being a steelwork supplier, SSI SCHAEFER has erected numerous high bay warehouses with this type of silo design worldwide. Since Kloosterboer already did several successful projects with SSI SCHAEFER, it was an easy decision to award the contract to the reliable intralogistics experts. The requirements of the British sustainability certificate BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are adhered to during the construction.

Technologies

MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF COVID VACCINE DISTRIBUTION FOR INDIA BY VIKRAM S. PURI, INVENTOR, ENTREPRENEUR AND ROTARIAN WITH MULTIPLE TECHNOLOGY PATENTS

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AND 34+YEARS OF SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE.

he logistical challenge of

population this country has, it's been an

distributing vaccines and getting

achievement thus far.

billions of people vaccinated over the coming months and years seems

India has a highly effective

arguably the most complex challenge

immunization program for babies and

the world has ever seen. Covid-19 has

pregnant women but there seems to be

by far been the most anticipated

nothing in place for the rest of the

product launch ever and not

population, specifically for the elderly

a single mistake can be afforded in the

who are most vulnerable to

PEOPLE VACCINATED OVER

supply chain while distributing this

coronavirus. It faces further greater

THE COMING MONTHS AND

product. India has been at the helm of

challenges in getting its 1.3 billion

producing and supplying vaccines not

people immunized.

"THE LOGISTICAL CHALLENGE OF DISTRIBUTING VACCINES AND GETTING BILLIONS OF

YEARS SEEMS ARGUABLY THE MOST COMPLEX CHALLENGE THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN.

only to their own citizens but also to

DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19

neighboring countries as it has donated

The Healthcare system of this

VACCINES SHOULD BE DONE

millions of doses of vaccines to fellow

country has been pushed to it's testing

Asian Nations. The role of India in the

limit due to the pandemic, especially

AS THESE VACCINES ARE

development, manufacturing, and

in the remote areas of the country.

HIGHLY SENSITIVE AND

distribution of this vaccine is immense.

REQUIRE CONSTANT

India has carried out its vaccination

Some of the ways through which

program quicker than all the other

India can meet it's distribution

nations, reaching more people in fewer

Challenges:-

VIA A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED COLD CHAIN,

CHECKS.."

days, keeping in mind the huge ColdChainManagement February 2021

Technologies Temperature Controlled Distribution According to a report by the International Air Transport Association’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, 25 percent of the vaccines are degraded by the time they arrive at their destination, and temperature errors cause losses of around $34.1 billion. Distribution of Covid-19 vaccines should be done via a temperature-controlled cold chain, as these vaccines are highly sensitive and require constant checks. In a warmer climate such as India, Cold-chain logistics are particularly difficult to manage. The major issue with India's cold storage facilities is their capacity to transport vaccines at the required temperature. Some vaccines being developed might need to be stored at up to -70 degree Celsius, whereas India's cold storage network that is used for the government's universal immunization

The important question however is the tracking of the vaccines and how can it be done? Advanced technologies such as sensors and interconnected IoT ( Internet of Things) devices must be used to track the vaccines. These devices can alert you in various situations such as Opening of doors in unusual situations, Diversion of the route by the driver, Unusual stoppage of

VIKRAM S. PURI, INVENTOR,

trucks, and so on. Through the use of

ENTREPRENEUR AND ROTARIAN

these devices and sensors, we can

WITH MULTIPLE TECHNOLOGY

make sure that the distributions of Vaccines are carried out safely and to

Celcius. In such scenarios, Private sectors would be sought out sooner or later by the Government for the successful distribution of vaccines. Monitoring temperature throughout the journey becomes a pertinent task as fluctuations of temperature could lead to the damage of vaccines. Safe supply of Vaccines through use of IoT and Tracking Looking back at the long history of Counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical supply chain – Traceability and tracking are a must. The high and unprecedented demand for Covid Vaccination compels us to make sure every dose is tracked and verified in order to not let counterfeits being delivered to vulnerable populations.February 2021 ColdChainManagement

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the Designated destinations. Fleetview with its comprehensive technology offers Temperature Monitoring solutions as well as Tracking solutions for the past 20 years. Some other features that are provided by us that will help you immensely in your supply-chain:-

Complete incident management and response platform. An end-to-end visibility solution like Fleetview gives you complete control over your Cold Chain – a tool that is

program only has the capability to transport vaccines at colder than -25 degree

PATENTS AND 34+YEARS OF

A control tower to alert you to possible vulnerable situations, with alarms and dashboards Monitor temperature minute-byminute across your supply chain High/low-temperature alerts and Fluctuation alerts. Door sensors for alerts. Dashboard for Detailed analysis GPS tracking to know the whereabouts of your vehicle Real-time insights from your fleets.

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Global News

CONSTELLATION BUYS HSH COLD STORES

XPO CLINCHES CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ICELAND January 20, 2021 Northampton, UK: XPO Logistics has renewed its contract with frozen food retailer Iceland Foods for warehousing and distribution. XPO will

January 13, 2021 | Grimsby, UK: Constellation Cold Logistics has bought HSH Cold Stores. HSH is a family-owned, coldstore and logistics business based in Grimsby with 65,000 pallet positions and 40 trucks. This is the the fourth investment Constellation, following Glacio in Norway, Lintelo in the Netherlands, and Stockhabo in Belgium.“The addition of HSH to the Constellation platform brings diversity and strategic benefits through the establishment of a strong presence in the UK market, where the essential nature of cold chain logistics infrastructure has been highlighted through both the Brexit process and the Covid19 pandemic,”

implement a phased strategy to increase growth capacity for Iceland, including initiatives for technology, fleet optimisation and cost savings. The renewal extends XPO’s partnership with Iceland to more than a decade. XPO combines six Iceland warehouses with supplemental capacity at its shared-user sites, and additional logistics and transport support as needed for peak demand. The operations works out of Iceland distribution centres in Warrington, Deeside, Enfield, Livingston and two in Swindon. “We’re delighted to take the next steps with XPO in positioning our supply chain for ongoing growth,” said Steve Pennington, supply chain director, Iceland Foods. “Together, we’re achieving measurable improvements in safety and operational excellence.”Malcolm Wilson, XPO Logistics chief executive, Europe, said: “The teams at Iceland and XPO collaborate daily to make the most of the synergies in our combined network. We’re excited to use our technology and expertise to deliver the next level of results for Iceland through our greatest asset, our people.”

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TIPPMANN BUILDS $65M COLDSTORE IN CANADA January 18, 2021

EASYFRESH BUILDS COLDSTORE IN NETHERLANDS

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Tippmann Innovation is working with Sierra Supply Chain Services and Penta Properties to build a coldstore in Hamilton, Ontario.

January 13, 2021 | Moerdijk, Netherlands: A new Easyfresh logistics”hotspot” in Moerdijk, Netherlands will connect with 220 countries and territories. FrigoBreda,

This building was developed with a focus on energy efficiency, advanced warehouse management,

Easyfresh co-owners, is building the coldstore in the port of Moerdijk. The centre will have a veterinary inspection point and be able to handle container loads. Erik Janse, business development director, FrigoBreda, said: “With

and value-add services to

our own fleet of 45ft reefer containers and a worldwide

refrigerated food providers. “We

network of partners [Easyfresh has own offices or

have been working with Ti for

representatives in 220 countries], we take care of the

several years,” said Rob Vanden

whole process from door-to-door. “This way, we can

Broek, chief executive, Sierra Supply Chain. “Over the past year and a half, we have toured several of their

always offer the best suitable solution for our customer. The aim is to always transport as little by road as possible. 60% of the cargo travels by short sea and rail out of our six distribution centres in Breda and Etten-

recently constructed buildings and

Leur. “The most important question for us is: ‘when

worked closely with the Ti

needs the cargo to arrive?’ – then we adjust our logistics

engineering team to develop the

plan accordingly. We take a look at each shipment and

plan and design of this state-of-the-

think about how we can make a difference. We want to

art cold storage and processing facility,” said Vanden Broek.

make sure we take as many kilometres off the road as possible, but of course, the degree of speed of transportation must never suffer”. The goods that are shipped via the Easyfresh containers, travel to Turkey and Ireland, and everything in between.

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CHINESE COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS FIRM, FRESH LIFE, NETS US$93 MILLION

SINOKOR TAKES 1,700 CARRIER PRIMELINES BOXES

Jan 22 2021 | Fresh Life Style Supply Chain Management is a subsidiary of the Chinese agricultural business conglomerate New Hope Group. It has recently completed its Series A round of financing raising 600 million yuan (US$93 million). The round saw participation from Hong Kong-listed Chinese property developer Longfor Group Holdings' investment arm Longfor Capital, CICC Capital's CICC Qihong Fund, and Far East Horizon's investment vehicle Shanghai Zhouji Tongji Asset Management. Chinese global investment bank Taihecap served as the exclusive financial advisor of the deal. According to dealstreetasia.com¸ the proceeds from the latest round will be used for cold chain logistics improvement, service systems upgrade, talent enhancement, and digital platform innovation, the company said. Fresh Life, also known as Xianshenghuo, is designed to be a business-to-business (B2B) fresh produce-based cold chain services platform.

Jan. 20, 2021 | Singapore: South Korea’s Sinokor Merchant Marine Company has bought 1,700 containers with Carrier Transicold PrimeLine fridges. The new refrigerated containers, a combination of 1,000, 40-foot, high-cube and 700, 20-foot boxes, will expand Sinokor’s refrigerated container inventory serving routes in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Vietnam, Thailand and Korea.“We have been very satisfied with the performance of the PrimeLine unit, which is an integral part of our existing fleet,” said Hun Heo, manager, container management team, Sinokor.

“Besides its leadership in energy efficiency, the PrimeLine unit’s reliability reduces maintenance requirements resulting in lower lifecycle cost, and the unit has proven itself to be the preferred choice among our customers who ship sensitive perishable cargo, such as durian.” PrimeLine fridges have been

CHINESE COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS FIRM, FRESH LIFE, NETS US$93 MILLION

the industry sales leader for 13 years, Carier says. The

Jan 21 2021 | Chengdu-based logistics solution

temperature control, high air-flow performance and

provider Xianshenghuo has closed its Series A

excellent cost of ownership. “At Carrier Transicold,

round, bagging US$ 92.5 million from Longfor

we are pleased to support Sinokor’s expansion as it

Capital, CICC Capital, and Far East

grows to support perishable and frozen commerce

Horizon.Established in 2016 by Chinese

throughout the region,” said Leow Eng Meng,

agricultural giant New Hope,

director, container sales, Asia-Pacific, Carrier

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units have a digital scroll compressor giving low energy consumption, rapid temperature pull-down,

Transicold.

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PELICAN BIOTHERMAL PARTNERS WITH ASIANA AIRLINES

January 21, 2021 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Pelican BioThermal is providing Asiana Airlines access to Pelican’s Crēdo on Demand rental program for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical payloads. The collaboration allows Pelican BioThermal to grow its network and provides Asiana Airlines customers with Pelican BioThermal’s boxes, including the company’s temperature-controlled packaging for frozen applications. “I’m excited to announce another airline partnership on the Pacific Rim, particularly another in the Republic of Korea,” said Dominic Hyde, vice president Crēdo on Demand at Pelican BioThermal.

AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST CLOSES $1.7B ACQUISITION

Jan 4, 2021 |The purchase adds 46 facilities to the REIT’s global footprint of temperature-controlled warehouses. Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest publicly traded REIT focused on temperature-controlled warehouses, has completed its $1.74 billion acquisition of Agro Merchants Group from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. The deal, announced in October, added 46 facilities totaling 236 million cubic feet in 10 countries to its growing global cold storage portfolio. Atlanta-based Americold’s portfolio now consists of 239 facilities totaling 1.41 billion cubic feet spanning four continents. Concurrently with the close of the Agro acquisition, Americold issued 14.2 million of its common shares to funds managed by Oaktree and Agro. The shares are subject to a lockup period until May 17. The shares were part of the agreement that also called for repayment of approximately $560 million in Agro debt and assumption of approximately $110 million of in-place Agro capital leases and sale-leaseback financing obligations. ColdChainManagement February 2021

LAREDO, TEXAS, GETS THIRD COLD STORAGE INSPECTION FACILITY

A rendering of the new $10 million temperaturecontrolled federal import inspection facility to be built in Laredo by Garros Services.Image: City of Laredo

Jan 19, 2021 | Officials in Laredo, Texas, are planning to build a third temperature-controlled federal import inspection facility to accommodate cross-border produce from Mexico. The 22,000-square-foot, 18-bay facility will be located near the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge, 20 miles north of Laredo. The project is part of a publicprivate partnership with Laredo-based Garros Services. Under the partnership, Garros Services will build the $10 million facility on property it owns near the bridge, according to the Laredo Morning Times. No timetable for construction has been announced. Garros Services currently operates Laredo’s cold storage inspection facilities at the World Trade Bridge and the Colombia Solidarity Bridge. Port Laredo imported about $3.7 billion in produce from Mexico through the first 10 months of 2020, according to WorldCity. Avocados led the way, with almost $900 million in imports, followed by berries at $765 million and tomatoes at $558 million. Source: freightwaves.com

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ANURAGA CHANDRA, HEAD OF INDIA SALES – DANFOSS CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

“Among the most important emerging aspects of logistics is temperature-controlled warehousing. Understanding the complex framework of food infrastructure in India, cold chain is an essential component of post-harvesting and provides a complete series of storage facilities designed to retain the nutritional value and increase the shelf life of food produce.." Photo: Anuraga Chandra What are your best-known solutions/products/services?

Under the refrigeration and air conditioning category, Danfoss offers durable, energy efficient, and affordable solutions which include residential and commercial air conditioning applications, commercial refrigeration support, supermarket refrigeration systems, industrial refrigeration, enabling increased food safety and limiting food waste, reliable bus and train air conditioning systems. In addition to this, we offer technology driven solutions like IoT and cloud-based solutions in a bid to enhance energy efficiency across a wide range of verticals. Moreover, we develop and manufacture products which are used in applications like air dryers, brewery refrigeration systems, chillers, precise close control systems, cold rooms which are compliant of safety regulations, commercial ice making machines and its components, highly efficient dairy refrigeration systems, display cases with accurate temperature and operation control features for commercial spaces, drives for compressors/fans/pumps, glass door merchandisers, food retail and processing refrigeration, reefers, industrial ice making machines rooftop units and variable refrigerant flow systems (VRF) among other similar products. Danfoss is also one of the ColdChainManagement February 2021

leading providers of trailer, truck and van refrigeration configurations. Which industry sectors are your customers in, and which ones are growing fastest?

Some of the key verticals our refrigeration and air conditioning systems cater to includes food infrastructure applications, pharmaceutical industry, dairy and fisheries sector, supermarkets and convenience stores, commercial buildings and plants, public transportation systems (buses and trains) and cold-chain transport systems. The announcement of the government's immunization programmes and the overall demand for pharmaceutical products because of Covid-19, has resulted in the need for rapid development in India's prevalent cold-chain logistics systems. At Danfoss, we have made significant investments in R&D with special focus on the enhanced safety and efficiency requirements. There has been an increased emphasis on using remote solutions for cold storages and applications within refrigeration with the onset of this pandemic, to enhance safety, cost and carbon emissions efficiency as well. We have been able to work with many customers virtually, even in this challenging

Conversation “Given the current Covid-19 circumstances, the development of cold-chain infrastructure in the nation has been brought to sharp focus vis-à-vis the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. With a number of Covid-19 vaccines in the market, and the administration already underway, the challenge of optimal temperature-controlled storage has significant bearings on its viability and accessibility..."

solutions, which help pave a greener tomorrow for India. We are looking at digital enabled solutions so that customers can remotely monitor their refrigeration systems. We are also working with few customers on solutions to combine renewable energy with energy storage.

period, where with the help of technology we were able to undertake new installations as well

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as service. COVID-19 has accelerated the

Chain sector for our magazine readers?

offtake of digital solutions and we as a company

Logistics is one of the most important sectors on

have been a front runner in providing such

which the progress and growth of the economy

solutions. We are currently working with few

hinges. Among the most important emerging

customers on solutions where they can monitor

aspects of logistics is temperature-controlled

their cold storages virtually from the comfort

warehousing. Understanding the complex

of their mobile. Further, in a bid to develop the

framework of food infrastructure in India, cold

industry in a sustainable and carbon-free

chain is an essential component of post-harvesting

manner, we have made significant strides in the

and provides a complete series of storage facilities

promotion and adoption of natural refrigerants

designed to retain the nutritional value and

in lieu of traditional high GWP (global

increase the shelf life of food produce.

warming potential) and ODP (ozone depletion potential) refrigerants such as

Given the current Covid-19 circumstances, the

hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) and

development of cold-chain infrastructure in the

chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). This has helped us

nation has been brought to sharp focus vis-à-vis

facilitate many in the industry, especially those

the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

leading infrastructure to deliver end-to-end

With a number of Covid-19 vaccines in the market,

cold chain management.

and the administration already underway, the challenge of optimal temperature-controlled

What are your most recent product

storage has significant bearings on its viability and

innovations?

accessibility. This has acted as an impetus for

The move towards the adoption of technologies

multiple players to enhance and accelerate the

that are energy efficient along with switching

development of cold-chain infrastructure, and

from HFCs to natural refrigerants are among a

going forward, the pharmaceutical industry is set

few steps we have taken to reduce our carbon

to be an important contributor to the

footprint. At Danfoss, we are focused on

development of the cold-chain ecosystem in the

encouraging innovations that have the least

country. At this juncture, with the Union Budget for

financial and environmental costs. This helps us

FY 2021-22 around the corner, it will be a welcome

realize and serve our bigger responsibility

step for the Finance Minister to make provisions

towards building and maintaining a sustainable

towards strengthening and widening the cold-

tomorrow for the future generations. In this

chain infrastructure across the length and breadth

regard, we are centred around proactively

of the country, benefiting both the pharmaceutical

developing products that run on low-GWP

and the agriculture and allied industries

refrigerants to satisfy our clients’ demands for

tremendously. Through advanced research and

pragmatic and safe solutions, without

engineering, Danfoss strives to make the process

compromising on energy efficiency. We also

more ecological by adhering to stringent emission

collaborate with few leading educational

standards and taking sustainable quality control

institutions in the country to leverage industry-

measures. Danfoss is relentlessly working towards

academia research partnerships for developing

reducing the wastage of resources and increasing

and promoting more sustainable ColdChainManagement February 2021

hardware efficiency at every step of the cold-chain process.

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MAKERS & MOVERS: COLD CHAIN 2021 SUMMIT LONDON & SINGAPORE 13 January 2021 – Coordinating production, distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines across the planet poses the greatest supply chain challenge of our time. Managing shipment and delivery of an estimated 10 billion vaccine doses over the next 2 years will require optimum logistics orchestration from first to last mile across land, sea and air. Deep collaboration will be needed between many different private and public sector players, along with innovative technologies and techniques to ensure cold chain integrity. Taking place virtually on 4 February, Makers & Movers: Cold Chain 2021 - Global Access and Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines will bring together 1000s of decision-makers and experts from the corporate, non-corporate, NGO, and governmental fields to share, learn, and discuss the way forward for effective worldwide delivery of vaccines. The Summit is staged by Alcott Global, a Singapore- headquartered management-consulting firm focused on the supply chain and logistics industry. Cool Logistics Resources, a UKbased provider of business intelligence and networking for supply chain, logistics and transport professionals in the international perishables markets, is the Organizing Partner. Alcott has a strong track record in the events arena as the organizer of two ColdChainManagement February 2021

of the world’s largest virtual summits in 2020, the Virtual Supply Chain Summit and Makers and Movers of APAC. Cool Logistics has been staging global and regional cold supply chain events for 13 years and in 2020 hosted its annual Cool Logistics Global conference as a fully virtual event.The intensive one-day event will include keynotes and panel discussions addressing issues such as financing and funding of this huge global effort, public-private sector partnership, practicalities of product movement, end-to-end supply chain orchestration and, data-enabled cold chain transparency for real-time visibility, monitoring and compliance of vaccine shipments. The Summit will also look at the prioritization and optimization of grassroots vaccine administration and delivery. Over 1500 supply

chain professionals and vaccine response executives will take part in the event representing the most dynamic corporate and noncorporate organizations in the world. Besides keynotes and panels, the organizers have set up one of the best virtual frameworks to enable meaningful networking, based on seniority and interests. DKSH is the main sponsor of the event. Maersk is also sponsoring the summit as a Silver sponsor. Singapore International Chamber of Commerce is supporting the event as the community partner while the International Supply Chain Education Alliance is the accreditation partner of the event; certified supply chain professionals can obtain PDUs for taking part

Event

Confirmed speakers to date

at the Summit and may later apply for a certificate of participation. The Summit has also

The line-up of senior speakers from

attracted significant media interest with support

industry, government and global NGOs

from major mainstream networks as well as from

includes: Bijay Singh Global Head,

specialist supply chain and logistics publications.

Healthcare Business Unit at DKSH,

Global media partners include Al Jazeera, BBC,

Turhan Ă–zen Chief Cargo Officer at

Bloomberg, CNN, The Straits Times and The

Turkish Airlines, VĂŠronique Verheyen

Washington Post. Industry media partners include

Head Vaccines at GSK, Mirko Senatore

French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the

Head Global Supply Chain at Pfizer, Rob

Philippines, Parcel Monitor, Hong Kong Federation

Walpole Vice President at Delta Cargo,

of ECommerce, Bicara Supply Chain, VCARE,

Scott C. Ratzan Co-Lead, CONVINCE -

found8, Ukrainian Logistic Cluster, The Supply

Covid-19 New Vaccine Information, Dr.

Chain Academy, Cold Chain Platform and Hong

Hanane Becha Transport & Logistics Vice

Kong Liner Shipping Association. Digital media

Chair at UN/CEFACT, Jan Hoffmann

partners include Supply Chain Asia Community,

Chief, Trade Logistics Branch DTL at

Supply Chain Brain, and Container News. The

UNCTAD, Christine Yi Chief Operating

Summit is free to attend and content will remain

Officer at Covaxx and Vaxxinity, Sherry

available on demand to registered participants

Layton Chief Scientific Officer at BV

until February 25. Solution and service providers

Science, Nathan De Valck Head Of Cargo

can register as a viewer for free and upgrade to the

Product & Network Development at

full networking pass for a small fee. Senior

Brussels Airport, Daniel Rodriguez

representatives from NGOs, governmental bodies

Director, Procurement & Supply

and healthcare organisations can access all the

Management at PAHO/WHO, and Jaisey

features at no cost. For more details and to register

Yip General Manager Cargo at Changi

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Airport.

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DHL EXPANDS MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL LOGISTICS CAPACITY IN GERMANY

January 21, 2021 DHL Global Forwarding opens expanded Leipzig Life Sciences & Healthcare Hub Frankfurt, Hamburg and Leipzig GxP facilities successfully achieve CEIV IATA recertification Specially trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment for storage and handling of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products and drugs

DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, has expanded its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) facility in Leipzig by approximately 2,500 square meters. The center is very close to Leipzig Airport and houses state of-the-art equipment for storing and handling temperaturecontrolled pharmaceutical and medical products, such as vaccinations. After Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig is the second DHL Global Forwarding facility to be expanded in terms of capacity and equipment. DHL has successfully achieved IATA CEIV Pharma recertification for its GxP (good practice) facilities in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg and Leipzig, making the company ideally prepared in Germany to meet the logistical requirements related to importing and exporting

Covid-19 vaccinations. “Since the start of the pandemic, we have observed a strong increase in demand for pharmaceutical products and goods. Given the good news regarding the development of Covid-19 vaccinations, this demand is likely to increase even further in the coming months,” says Tobias Schmidt, CEO DHL Global Forwarding in Germany. “That is why we prepared for this scenario early on and put everything in place to be able to respond effectively and efficiently. Of course, we also benefit from the fact that DHL Global Forwarding Germany is already very experienced in handling and transporting temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments.

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Softbox appoints new Technical Solutions Specialist to further extend technical support to customers

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, UK, 12 January 2021 – Softbox, a leading global innovator and provider of passive temperature controlled packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, life science and cold chain logistics industries, has announced the appointment of Matthew Tomkinson as a Technical Solutions Specialist. Matt joins Softbox’s Technical Solutions team

and will be responsible for supporting the global commercial team through indepth cold chain knowledge, market insights, strategy and advice on cold chain implementation. Matt has spent the past 18 years at Pfizer as their cold chain and network solutions specialist, becoming a Temperature Controlled Logistics Subject Matter Expert (TCL SME), where he helped establish a world class temperature-controlled distribution network. He quickly became a trusted advisor on best-in-class temperature control logistics solutions. Matt’s ethos is ‘ship right first time, every time’.“I’m delighted to join Softbox and use my cold chain technical knowledge and market insights to help Softbox and its customers achieve the best possible cold chain results,” said Matt Tomkinson about his new role. “I look forward to working with both the commercial and technical teams to help further develop our innovative solutions and help customers achieve their objectives.”Kevin Valentine, CEO at Softbox, commented: “I’m delighted to have Matt join the Softbox family. His extensive cold chain experience will add great value to our customers. Matt understands the complexity of the cold chain industry and how complex processes need to be put in place to achieve the desired results.”

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Tips for keeping your refrigeration unit operating despite changing conditions Some units sit all winter and do not see regular maintenance so plan ahead to ensure uptime. Follow the Maintenance Inspection Schedule found in the unit maintenance manual. It is designed to guide a technician through the inspection by highlighting critical areas..

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e live in a constantly changing world. Whether it’s the changing of the seasons, adaption of new technologies, or new ways of doing business caused by a global pandemic, we learn to adjust to every new situation. While we’ve transformed our Thermo King refrigeration units over the years to meet the evolving needs of customers, we’ve held one thing constant— ensuring reliability. Two of our district service managers, Scott Koch and Freddy Muñoz, have outlined some ways that you can keep your refrigeration unit operating despite changing conditions.

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Plan Ahead Some units sit all winter and do not see regular maintenance so plan ahead to ensure uptime. Be sure to complete an annual PM or inspection. Verify the condition of critical components such as filters, oil, refrigerant, and battery charge. Be Aware Follow the Maintenance Inspection Schedule found in the unit maintenance manual. It is designed to guide a technician through the inspection by highlighting critical areas. A thorough PM inspection will identify potential issues that could cause an unscheduled breakdown. Unscheduled repairs can cause an immense disruption in fleet operation, especially if

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" "The pandemic has changed the normal cadence of maintenance. Because some fleets are running fewer hours and parking equipment for an extended time, they might need to start the units to recharge a battery and check to ensure fuel has not gone stagnant or collected moisture..” technician availability is reduced due to

every load will help prevent costly repairs. The

staggered shifts or social distancing safety

automated pretrip found in Thermo King units also

measures. The pandemic has changed the

checks multiple electronic component operations

normal cadence of maintenance. Because

as well as cooling/heating operation. This helps

some fleets are running fewer hours and

ensure the reefer is ready to protect the load.These

parking equipment for an extended time, they

pretrip inspections test the functionality of the

might need to start the units to recharge a

system over the course of a 15-minute

battery and check to ensure fuel has not gone

comprehensive diagnostics check. The cost in time

stagnant or collected moisture. This will ensure

for running a pretrip versus the cost of a load loss

that equipment will be in top shape when

acts as extra insurance. Additionally, the pretrip is

asked to return to service. A download of a unit

done independent of the operator, so other work

– known as Service Watch download – can

can be conducted during these 15 minutes.The

provide a history of the unit’s performance over

pretrip results show a pass/check/fail code.

the last three months. A trained Thermo King technician can review that information and

Drivers should never clear alarms without further

provide insights into possible issues that may

investigation. The SOP (standard operating

have not manifested into alarm codes.

procedure) will determine the next steps for each fleet. Despite changing conditions, you can follow

PreTrip Inspection

these tips to keep your refrigeration unit operating

Following a good “pretrip” inspection prior to

and your fleet on the road.

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Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems January 4, 2021 – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) and FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, FLIR stockholders will receive $28.00 per share in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne common stock for each FLIR share, which implies a total purchase price of $56.00 per FLIR share based on Teledyne’s 5-day volume weighted average price as of December 31, 2020. The transaction reflects a 40% premium for FLIR stockholders based on FLIR’s 30-day volume weighted average price as of December 31, 2020. As part of the transaction, Teledyne has arranged a $4.5 billion 364-day credit commitment to fund the transaction and refinance certain existing debt.

Lineage Logistics Becomes First Temperature-Controlled Warehousing Provider to Offer Refrigerated and Insulated Railcar Solutions JANUARY 05, 2021– Novi, MI – Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Cryo-Trans, North America’s leading provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions. This industry-first partnership creates a uniquely comprehensive and seamlessly integrated supply chain solution for food and beverage customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lineage Logistics to acquire Cryo-Trans, owner of North America’s largest private fleet of refrigerated and insulated railcars

solutions. Cryo-Trans has also leveraged its proprietary rail management programs to become a trusted rail management partner, providing real-time information and visibility to track, trace and expedite railcar shipments anywhere in North America. “Lineage’s acquisition of Cryo-Trans signals our commitment to The Changi air cargo hubwhen is ready for the safe, reliable and efficient transportation of the vaccines. knowing no bounds it comes to investing in creative and

truly end-to-end solutions for our customers,” said Kevin Marchetti, Cryo-Trans manages more than 40,000 annual Co-Founder of Lineage and Bay Grove. “We are proud to rail shipments and owns over 2,200 continuously lead innovation in our industry, and we look forward refrigerated and insulated railcars, the largest

to uncovering new opportunities to further streamline our private fleet of its kind in North America. Since customers’ supply chains.” “Welcoming the dynamic team from designing its first temperature-controlled Cryo-Trans further diversifies Lineage’s comprehensive suite of railcar in 1985, Cryo-Trans has partnered with

multi-modal services and creates a unique, under-one-roof its customers to develop sustainable and cost- solution for our customers in which warehousing and efficient long-haul rail transportation transportation are seamlessly integrated,” said Greg Lehmkuhl,

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Lineage’s President & CEO.

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GUBBA COLD STORAGE WILL OPEN THREE NEW COLD STORAGE FACILITIES IN TELANGANA

Our vaccine cold storage facilities are designed to function in 3 temperature zones of 2-8 degree centigrade, 15-20 degree C and --20 degrees C and relative humidity (RH) in the 50 to 70 percent range,” he said.

January 5, 2021: Gubba Cold Storage announced that it has spent ₹30 crore and will open three new cold storage facilities in Telangana with a capacity of 10,000 pallets for Covid-19 vaccines in next three months.“We are unveiling our cold storage facilities in Medchal, Yellampet and Annaram in Telangana with a

capacity of 10,000 pallets for Covid-19 vaccine preservation before January-March 2021. These facilities have a capacity of 3 crores vaccine doses,” said Gubba Kiran, CEO of Gubba Cold Storage, to BusinessLine. “We have 18 cold storages with 1.32 crore cubic feet capacity, across 10 locations of Hyderabad and Aurangabad.

The company is planning to expand the pharma-compliant cold storage facilities at Vizag and Mumbai. “The vaccine storage facilities will conform to WHO GDP (Good Distribution Practices) with online temperature monitoring system,” he added.While there are more than 10,000 cold chain storage facilities spread across various parts in the country, barely 0.5 per cent of these centres are capable of vaccine storage/compliant, he explained.

SSI SCHAEFER BUILDS A HIGH BAY COLD STORAGE FACILITY FOR KLOOSTERBOER 20-Jan-2021 | Kloosterboer, one of the leading logistics service providers in Western Europe, commissioned SSI SCHAEFER with the supply and construction of steelwork for an impressive deepfreeze warehouse located in Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The logistics service provider offers innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions for temperature-controlled storage and distribution of food related products, such as fish, meat, fruit, fruit juice and juice concentrate, milk and potato products. SSI SCHAEFER has proven to be a reliable partner in past joint projects, which led to the awarded project. A fully automatic, deep-freeze logistics center will call the City ColdChainManagement February 2021

Terminal Rotterdam home – Cool Port 2. SSI SCHAEFER will supply about 4,100 tons of steel to erect a 6-aisle high bay warehouse with impressive dimensions too; 69 m length, 139 m width and 41 m height. The high bay warehouse consists of a silo design with the lateral walls and roof cover attached directly to the steelwork. Being a steelwork supplier,

SSI SCHAEFER has erected numerous high bay warehouses with this type of silo design worldwide. Since Kloosterboer already did several successful projects with SSI SCHAEFER, it was an easy decision to award the contract to the reliable intralogistics experts. The requirements of the British sustainability certificate BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are adhered to during the construction.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

10 pivotal moments in 2020 when Emirates SkyCargo showcased its global leadership of the air cargo industry

Dubai, UAE, 11 January 2021- 2020 was a year unlike any other for the aviation and the air cargo industry. Faced with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global industries and on

cargo carrier acted quickly to rebuild its global

people’s wellbeing, Emirates SkyCargo

operations and within 100 days from 25 March

redoubled its commitment to being a

2020, had managed to reconnect 100 global

reliable, global partner to businesses and

destinations across six continents with scheduled

communities across international

cargo flights on a weekly basis.

markets.Throughout the year, Emirates SkyCargo continued to deliver essential

2. Passenger Freighters: In an unprecedented move

commodities and connect vital trade lanes

to face an extraordinary situation, in late March

across continents by being agile and

2020, Emirates SkyCargo started using Emirates’

responding innovatively to unprecedented

Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for cargo-only flights

and rapidly changing market conditions.

with around 40-50 tonnes of cargo loaded in the

Here are 10 pivotal moments when

bellyhold of the aircraft. The flights were used to

Emirates SkyCargo demonstrated its

deliver PPE, test kits and other essential cargo.

commitment and leadership to keeping global supply chains operational for

3. Seat and overhead bin loading: In yet another

essential commodities.

historic moment in April 2020, Emirates SkyCargo started loading PPE and other select commodities

1. 100 destinations in 100 days: When

on the seats in Economy Class and in the overhead

Emirates’ worldwide passenger operations

bins inside the aircraft cabin to make more room

were suspended in late March 2020 in the

for essential cargo.

face of the pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo lost a significant proportion of its global

4. Modification of Economy Class for floor loading

cargo capacity and for a brief period

of cargo: Faced with a surge in demand for the

had access only to the network and

movement of PPE, medical supplies, food and other

operations of its fleet of 11 Boeing 777

essential

freighters. However, the ColdChainManagement February 2021

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

"2020 was a year unlike any other for the aviation and the air cargo industry. Faced with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global industries and on people’s wellbeing, Emirates SkyCargo redoubled its commitment to being a reliable, global partner to businesses and communities across international markets..”

commodities, Emirates modified 10 Boeing 777-

7. Arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for

300ER passenger aircraft at the Emirates

COVID-19: Emirates SkyCargo crossed a

Engineering Centre in Dubai to remove passenger

historical milestone when it flew in the first

seats from Economy Class entirely to facilitate

batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines destined

additional cargo volume of up to 132 cubic metres

to the UAE for the Dubai Health Authority on

in the aircraft. These aircraft have played a key

22 December from Brussels on flight EK 182.

role in providing connectivity between production and consumer markets. Since June

8. Commitment to humanitarian causes:

2020, Emirates has worked on converting

Emirates SkyCargo continued to showcase its

additional Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to meet the

commitment to the wellbeing of

global demand for air cargo capacity.

communities impacted by humanitarian crises. In August 2020, Emirates SkyCargo

5. A380 aircraft for cargo operations: In October,

participated in the initiative to create an

Emirates SkyCargo started operating its Airbus

airbridge between Dubai and Lebanon by

A380 aircraft for select cargo charter flights to

dedicating air cargo capacity for relief

meet customer demand for additional cargo

material to be transported to Beirut. Emirates

capacity. The first A380 cargo charter transported

SkyCargo followed this up by also signing an

medical supplies from Seoul to Amsterdam via

MoU with the International Humanitarian

Dubai.

City, the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid based in Dubai, to work together to

6. COVID-19 vaccines dedicated hub: Recognising

develop innovative logistics solutions for

the scale of the logistics effort required to

crisis relief efforts.

distribute COVID-19 vaccines to people around the world, Emirates SkyCargo began planning in

9. Hola Guadalajara: In September 2020,

August 2020 to make ready the infrastructure, the

Emirates SkyCargo launched twice weekly

capabilities and the expertise to optimally

freighter flights to Guadalajara, Mexico,

transport vaccines around the world. In October

adding a new destination that had previously

2020, Emirates SkyCargo announced that it was

not been serviced by the carrier and creating

setting up the world’s largest dedicated airside

more opportunities for trade and commerce.

hub for COVID-19 vaccines at its cargo terminal at

10. First Anniversary of Emirates Delivers:

Dubai South and that it was establishing a rapid

Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery

response team to handle and expedite any

platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo

requests for transportation of vaccines. Together

and available for UAE residents to shop from

with Emirates’ dedicated pharma facility at Dubai

US websites has successfully completed its

International Airport, Emirates SkyCargo has over

first year of operations delivering many a

15,000 sq metres of storage and handling space

smile and cheer to its customers shopping

dedicated for pharmaceuticals and vaccines in

online in the UAE.

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DANFOSS BUSY MAKING SINGAPORE GREENER

Vinod Jethani, Regional Business Development Manager, is one of the Danfoss colleagues manning the center. “Visitors’ keen interest and engagement while testing our solutions makes me feel great. At Danfoss, we are a key part of the solution to the climate crisis, not the problem.” Left: Kien Khong, Senior Technical Support Engineer.

January 25, 2021 | Singapore can save massive amounts of energy by modernizing its existing building mass. Between 30 and 40 percent is a realistic possibility. And Danfoss’ new Smart Buildings Training Center in Singapore is busy paving the way for the change to happen. Since the opening late last year, more than 30 consultants, contractors, and installers have already participated in trainings here. Johnny Lim, Mechanical, Engineering & Plumbing Consultant at Surbana Jurong, one of Singapore’s biggest infrastructure consultancy groups, says:“In the center, you can make adjustments to different system installations, so you understand the energy efficiency impact of Danfoss’ products. The center does a good job demonstrating the possibilities.”Singapore aims to have cut its CO2 emissions by 50 percent in 2050 – and wants to have realized a big chunk already in 2030 in the form of energy-savings in buildings. According to Danfoss President, Asia Pacific Region, Niels Robert Arbjerg, this makes

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good sense as Singapore is one of the world’s most populated countries. About four fifths of the population lives in high-rise buildings – many of them 25+ years old. “So, the potential for savings by replacing existing cooling, heating, and ventilation systems with more effective ones is huge. And this is exactly where we can step in. The possibilities are enormous.”Cities account for 40 percent of all energy-use worldwide. So, governments,

municipalities, and city planners have energy-savings in buildings high on their agenda. Facts: Danfoss’ Smart Buildings Center contains a range of installations showing how our technology can save energy in buildings. For example, an old air-handling unit versus a modern one using Danfoss technology – both hooked up to a computer – demonstrate that we can save 25 percent energy on airhandling alone. Another unit shows how the world’s most energy-effective compressor works. It’s Danfoss’ oil-free Turbocor® compressor.

20-22 APRIL 2021

Product

The new GEA PowerPak PLUS technology – now with more sustainable packaging alternative using paper

T

he GEA PowerPak PLUS thermoforming packaging machine lends itself to a range of different packaging solutions, including handling protection, vacuum, MAP and shrink packaging. GEA has recently added a new dimension of versatility to the PowerPak PLUS by making it possible to use a more sustainable paper-based packaging alternative with this technology. The new packaging option is made from a moldable paper composite consisting of more than 80

In the forming station, the multi-zone heating system warms the coated paper to the precise temperature required so that it’s ready for molding via vacuum and compressed air.

percent paper and a residual amount of plastic for features that deliver barrier properties.

Volker Sassmannshausen, Senior Product Manager Thermoforming Packaging Systems at GEA (Photo: GEA)

Thanks to technological advances, the machine can be fully relied on to safely process this delicate material.

“The packaging market is currently in a state of flux,” explains Volker Sassmannshausen, Senior Product Manager Thermoforming Packaging Systems at GEA. “While consumers and food retailers are demanding reductions in plastic usage, the food industry must ensure safe

This produces thermoformed packs of around 20 millimeters

has integrated a device for punching

in height, into which the precut

peel corners into the thermoformer’s

slices are inserted in the next

molding tool. The user simply bends

step. Before the packs are

the top corner to separate the thin

separated, a very thin top film –

plastic film from the paper backing

measuring just 30 to 50

before dispose both materials into

micrometers thick – is used to

their respective recycling stream.

close and seal each pack.

packaging from beginning to end of the supply chain. Not only must all hygiene and quality standards be met, but also legal requirements which call for a significant reduction in the amount of plastic used in packaging. When developing our machines, we always take our cues from what our customers need, so this was an obvious focus area for us.”

Problem-free paper forming The GEA thermoformer ensures the highest packaging quality, efficiency and consumer convenience. Thanks to technical modifications, this packaging machine can now also easily mold coated paper. A series of functions, including those dedicated to unwinding and feeding the delicate materials as well as the newly developed multi-zone heating system, which is paired with sophisticated sealing, ensure that fresh foods are safely and hygienically packaged. In turn, solutions to simplify pack opening and material separation make it easy for consumers to separate the paper from the plastic for disposal in their relevant recycling streams.

The key advantage of GEA’s

The demands on packaging are

PowerPak PLUS thermoforming

many. Consumers expect packaging

packaging machine lies in its

to be recyclable and more

motor-driven unwinding

sustainable. Packaging systems must

systems for the top and bottom

also meet requirements in terms of

films. Both unwinding systems

effectiveness, safety and flexibility, in

are synchronized with the

addition to meeting demands for the

machine’s advancing cycle.

efficient use of energy and

This means that only minimal

resources. “It’s great to see that we

force is applied to the paper

can mold paper-based materials

solution and the top film, which

without any difficulty,” states

are unwound in a controlled

Sassmannshausen. “Our paper-

and uniform manner. In

composite packaging solution is

addition, the membrane

already successfully used and these

sealing system ensures tight

products are now on supermarket

and even seals.

shelves there. We’re proud that we’re able to make an important

Material separation made easy For consumers to be able to properly dispose of packaging, it is essential that the diverse materials – in this case paper and plastic – are easy to separate. To achieve this, GEA

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Spotlight on sustainability

contribution to producing more sustainable food packaging.”