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warehousing at scale


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ed to multimodal transportation options allows for a streamlined process down to the SKU level and gives retailers unmatched flexibility to meet consumers’ ev- er-changing demands. Addition- ally, if store shelves do sell out, C.H. Robinson supports retailers by providing fresh product as need- ed to ensure that consumers can have that perfect pumpkin pie for their holiday. “Retailers rely on us to help


get the products shoppers want in stock, especially now,” added Castagnetto. “We are honored to work with leading retailers to sup- ply the product they need, as well as provide the expertise and scale to help them quickly adapt during an unpredictable holiday season where food is at the heart of so many traditions.” This next-level agility is not


a short-term need. A custom- er research study on changing


grocery shopper habits, led by C.H. Robinson’s Robinson Fresh team, revealed some of the big- gest change-drivers in retail are here to stay, including that 70% of shoppers plan to continue these changed habits of online shopping beyond the pandemic. Additionally, it showed 48% of shoppers prefer online shopping with delivery above curbside or in-store pickup, presenting a greater need to further integrate online and brick and mortar sup- ply chains. The perishable foods sector


of food retail has seen the largest shiſt to online purchasing, with the study revealing 54% of consumers are buying fresh produce online for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Heading into the holidays, the sudden increase in online orders is further complicat- ed by the CDC’s recommendation for smaller Thanksgiving gather- ings, which will make inventory needs even harder to predict.


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This is on top of historically tight transportation and warehouse ca- pacity, making available space for goods hard to come by, especially on short notice. “Speed to shelf, retail accept-


ance rate and having invento- ry in the right locations are all heightened challenges this year, especially as capacity is tight even several weeks ahead of the hol- idays. And, perishable products like pumpkins, cranberries and proteins such as poultry and other meat are always more difficult be- cause you are working against the clock to ensure the product gets to the consumer while it’s still fresh,” said Mark Petersen, vice presi- dent, North American Surface Transportation, C.H. Robinson. “We are laser focused on solving customers’ toughest supply chain challenges and delivering smarter solutions that help our shippers increase efficiency, reliability and gain a competitive edge, even in the most unpredictable of times.”


Turkish Cargo carries COVID-19 vaccines via cross-continental air bridge


Turkish Cargo has started to carry COVID-19 vaccines with its strong fleet, wide flight


network carried and special


cargo service quality. Turkish Cargo


the COVID-19


Etihad Cargo has partnered with CSafe Global, the innovation leader in active, passive parcel and cell and gene temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, to introduce its latest high-performing container, the CSafe RAP, across its global fleet of wide- body and freighter aircraſt. The CSafe RAP uses


innovative heating and compressor-driven cooling technologies, along with advanced VIP insulation, to maintain constant payload temperatures even at extreme ambient temperatures spanning from -30°C to +54°C – the broadest operating range in the industry. Its large payload compartment of 6.68m3 easily accommodates up to four standard U.S. pallets or five standard Euro pallets. With an extended battery run time of more than 120 hours, the CSafe


RAP ensures temperature integrity and product viability through to destination even on extended journeys. Etihad Cargo, which


has recently reinforced its pharmaceutical logistics expertise with the launch of PharmaLife, a specialized pharma and healthcare product, was the first carrier in the Middle East to receive IATA’s CEIV (Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators) certification in pharmaceutical logistics. Following a vigorous testing process, the carrier has now approved the use of the CSafe RAP on its aircraſts to offer customers continued assurance of compliance and temperature-control along with the largest payload capacity in the industry. “As an IATA CEIV Pharma


certified carrier, we take the transportation and handling of pharmaceutical shipments very seriously, adhering to the


strictest processes with the very best in class equipment that ensures the best quality handling in the quickest time,” said Fabrice Panza, Manager Global Cool Chain Solutions at Etihad Cargo. “The addition of the CSafe RAP further enhances our customer offering by completing our active cool chain portfolio. Through this partnership we are now able to provide the largest and most high-tech solutions of active containers worldwide. “We are confident as market


demands become stronger for vaccines and clinical trials that we are ready to offer quality along with enough capacity to our customers,” Panza added. “CSafe has the highest


quality and best performing products in the industry, as well as the ability to guarantee availability anywhere in the world. We are delighted to be able to offer this new option to Etihad Cargo’s customers,” stated Patrick Schafer, CEO of CSafe Global.


vaccines, manufactured in China, to Brazil which is at a flight distance of approximately 17 thousand kilometers. The COVID-19 vaccines, loaded inside 7 containers equipped with dedicated cooling systems, were transported safely from Beijing to Sao Paulo, the biggest city of the South America, with a connection flight at Istanbul. By carrying pharmaceuticals


to the key and certificated destinations such as Mumbai, Brussels, Istanbul, Singapore, Dubai,


Basel, London,


and


Amsterdam, Turkish Cargo created a global pharmaceutical corridor between more than 400 destinations, and maintains its commitment for transporting the COVID-19 vaccines that are ready or being developed. Holding the IATA CEIV


pharma certificate, Turkish Cargo, maintains the cold chain at the optimal conditions thanks to the “TK Pharma” product which was has designed for carrying pharmaceuticals at global standards. Transporting pharmaceuticals all across the global in great numbers during


the course of the pandemic, the successful brand carried more than 40 thousand tons of pharmaceuticals, medical products and medical equipment between January and September, and reported a growth over 50% for the pharmaceutical shipments during the same period. To maintain


its successful


business processes across the world, Turkish Cargo recently increased the number of destinations of its direct cargo operations to 95 by adding London, Bucharest, Bangkok, Singapore, Beirut, and Lahore to its direct cargo flight destinations. Global carrier reinforced its position as the air cargo brand with the widest direct cargo flight network of the world. As of


September, Turkish


Cargo included Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, one of the world’s busiest airports,


Suvarnabhumi (BKK), one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Rafic Hariri Airport (BEY),


the only operational


commercial airport in Lebanon, to its cargo flight network. The brand also added Henri


Coanda Airport (OTP), the busiest


airport in Romania,


and Allama Iqbal Airport (LHE) located in Lahore, the cultural center of Pakistan, to its cargo flight network with the winter schedule, thus reaching 31 direct cargo flight destinations in European continent, 22 in Middle East and 16 in Far East. Connecting the continents


to each other, Turkish Cargo continues to carry out its global business operations with its fleet of 361 aircraſt, 25 of which are freighters, on the widest direct cargo flight network of the world among the air cargo brands, excluding express carriers with its 95 destinations.


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