The Network Effect
APRIL 9, 2016
Rwanda is a tiny country in Africa, the fourth smallest to be exact, but one making giant strides in embracing the latest technology. Rwanda is at a distinct disadvantage. Take Rwanda’s embrace of drones for instance… Zipline Drones Testing in Rwanda. There’s not much in the way of natural resources.
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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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2022
The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Nearly five years ago, San Francisco based company began using delivery drones for moving medical supplies to health clinics in Rwanda.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 15, 2023
Coupled with softening customer demand and the return of air-cargo belly capacity, the current airfreight market condition presents a perfect opportunity for shippers to regain, maintain and balance influence and control. As the dust settles after the pandemic, many shippers find themselves under pressure to reduce costs yet again.
Cathy Roberson
MAY 3, 2021
Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world. Dubai-based port terminal operator, DP World introduced DUBUY.com, a wholesale e-commerce platform last week. According to DP World, the platform utilizes its end-to-end integrated supply chain services to fulfill orders for export and to receive goods.
Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2016
First, as reported by Reuters, “UPS is backing a start-up using drones in Rwanda to transport life-saving blood supplies and vaccine.” The drone’s cargo was typically either sporting goods or urgently needed medicines and it arrived at the Alm station within just eight minutes of take-off.
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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