Courtesy of SpiceJet
SpiceJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with cargo handler GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) as it aims to provide a ‘seamless’ service for Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers in the region.
As part of the deal, the airline’s cargo arm SpiceXpress will provide the first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across the domestic and international markets. It will also build on a sustainable cold chain network to make sure that the vaccines are transported in a temperature-controlled environment.
Under the agreement, GHAC will provide the required space on priority for SpiceJet’s vaccine shipments, alongside training its personnel together with the airline for specific customer requirements.
SpiceJet on its part will keep a dedicated fleet of freighters, including wide-body aircraft, to handle all domestic and international consignments at Hyderabad airport, which is expected to be a key hub in the manufacturing and distribution of the vaccine.
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“Delivering Covid-19 vaccines safely not just within India but across the globe is a task we are fully committed to,” said Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet.
“With strong partners and our capability to transport extremely sensitive drugs and vaccines in controlled temperatures of up to -40°C, we feel that we are fully prepared to assist in the biggest vaccination drive in the history of mankind,” he added.
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