The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Amazingly their blood delivery drone operation in Rwanda distributes 70% of that nation’s blood. Zipline’s fixed wing UAV delivery systems in Rwanda are moving at 100 kilometers per hour with no stop lights. On the panel was a company named Zipline, which is based in Silicon Valley. It’s not all about blood either.

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MAY 3, 2021

Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world. Maersk is one to keep an eye on as it builds its logistics capabilities beyond its ocean freight transportation services. Dubai-based port terminal operator, DP World introduced DUBUY.com, a wholesale e-commerce platform last week.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2016

March 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). First, as reported by Reuters, “UPS is backing a start-up using drones in Rwanda to transport life-saving blood supplies and vaccine.” California Shippers Face Trucking Surcharge (WSJ – sub. America’s infrastructure $1.44 trillion short through 2025 (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In Rwanda, Drones Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Areas (WSJ – sub. For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month. and Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. cities in 2019 (Reuters).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

What’s more, whereas cargo drones typically have a very limited capacity of only 5kg, delivery trucks can carry hundreds of packages at a time. In 2016, Zipline partnered with the vaccine non-profit Gavi to deliver blood samples and other urgent medical supplies to remote locations across Rwanda.

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