Delta tops 4,000,000 Covid vaccine dose figure for Colombia
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- Tuesday, 12 October 2021
USA-based Delta has shipped its four millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose from the US to Colombia.
As part of the critical supply chain, the carrier is supporting global efforts to end the pandemic and reconnect the world.
Once the vaccines arrive in Bogota, Delta Cargo works with a freight company to ensure they are safely delivered where they are most needed, said Carolina Vernanza, Delta’s Airport and cargo manager in Bogota.
“With over 50 million people living in Colombia, the arrival of four million Covid-19 vaccines is a major boost and will help Colombians to get closer to the country’s vaccination goals.”
Delta, was the first US passenger airline to receive IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma Logistics Certification (CEIV) at its Atlanta hub and headquarters.
Delta, was the first US passenger airline to receive IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma Logistics Certification (CEIV) at its Atlanta hub and headquarters.
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Delta offered tailored pharmaceutical shipping options that meet specific temperature requirements for vaccines to ensure integrity through their entire journey.
Delta’s coordination with airline partners including Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Korean Air Cargo and Aeromexico Cargo as well as SkyTeam Cargo partners provides world wide reach and greater ability to warehouse and ship vaccines from more global hubs.