BIEK emphasizes the importance of parcel services during the renewed lockdown
15. December 2020IHK Nord with Economic Survey in the Maritime Industry
15. December 2020The logistics service provider Kühne + Nagel has been awarded the contract by the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in North Rhine-Westphalia. There will be a central storage facility in North Rhine-Westphalia and comprehensive supply to 53 vaccination centers in the most populous federal state of Germany.
(Schinellegi/Düsseldorf) The Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia has commissioned Kühne+Nagel with the logistics of Covid-19 vaccines. In coordination with the ministry, the logistics service provider has developed a comprehensive solution for storage and distribution across the entire state over the past few weeks. This solution is now ready for deployment.
The vaccine doses will be delivered to the central distribution center operated by Kühne+Nagel in the state, repackaged into smaller quantities, and distributed daily with quality assurance to 53 vaccination centers and other healthcare facilities throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
Historic Task
Karl-Josef Laumann, Minister for Labor, Health and Social Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, says: “Vaccinating millions of people in a large state like North Rhine-Westphalia is a historic task on an unprecedented scale. I am very pleased that the state has been able to secure such an experienced and competent partner for the central storage and distribution of vaccines.”
In recent months, Kühne+Nagel has developed a comprehensive solution for the global distribution and storage of Covid-19 vaccines as well as for their raw materials and aids. The basis for this is Kühne+Nagel’s proven, multimodal Pharma & Healthcare network with over 230 certified locations worldwide in air, sea, and land freight as well as contract logistics.
Holger Ketz, Chairman of the Management Board of Kühne+Nagel Germany, says: “We started working on vaccine logistics very early and developed solutions. We are proud to have now developed a solution together with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia that is specifically tailored to local needs. We are ready to make the vaccine available comprehensively.”
Corona Tracers Warn in Case of Infection
The employees of Kühne+Nagel and their partners will be equipped with Corona tracers during their deployment in North Rhine-Westphalia. These small, portable devices anonymously register proximity below a distance of two meters. In the event of a Covid-19 infection, the contacts of the respective tracer can be read out and the contact persons identified. The technology used by Kühne+Nagel meets the highest standards of data protection and privacy.
Photo: @ Kühne + Nagel
