CEVA Logistics signs MoU with Hope Consortium

Published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021

CEVA Logistics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Ports to work with the Hope Consortium. The Consortium is set up to address the logistical challenge of the worldwide distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.

The consortium has been put in place to handle the expected surge in vaccine volumes as production quantities grow. Its aim is to provide a complete supply chain solution anywhere in the world which includes transportation, demand planning, sourcing and digital technology infrastructure. It believes it will be able to distribute billions of doses by the end of the year and will focus on vaccines from all types of manufacturers.

Guillaume Col, chief operating Officer, CEVA Logistics, stated, “The ongoing nature of the global pandemic means the delivery of vaccines around the world is the number one priority for the logistics industry. Our healthcare and pharma specialized teams have extensive experience in delivering vaccines and pharmaceutical products. Backed by a network of temperature-controlled warehouses and vehicles we are proud to support the Hope Consortium in achieving its goal.”