Hyderabad: GMR Air Cargo, a division of GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Limited (GACAEL), has launched a new technology-based solution to track and monitor with Singapore-based startup StaTwig COVID-19 vaccines.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) strengthening the bond between the two parties was signed in the city on Thursday, according to a release from the GMR group that manages the international airport in Hyderabad. This partnership is formed based on Hyderabad’s position as one of the largest vaccine manufacturers in the world and will produce more than 3.5 billion doses. COVID-19 vaccine during the next few years in the fight against the pandemic.
Through this partnership, GMR Cargo, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in India, aims to leverage StaTwig’s advanced blockchain technology to monitor vaccines at the Hyderabad Air Cargo Terminal in real time. The partnership aims to strengthen the supply chain of vaccines from India, the GMR group’s press release said on Thursday.
Pradeep Panicker, CEO (CEO) of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., said: “With this strategic partnership with StaTwig, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo will further consolidate its position as one of the best access points in India for handling vaccines. GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo expands its capacity in terms of infrastructure and technology to meet demand for vaccines, and becomes a key facilitator in the fight against COVID. ”
The GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo is a WHO-GSDP (World Health Organization – Good Storage and Distribution Practices) certified major port location in India. It handles temperature-sensitive cargo and ensures seamless distribution around the world, the release added.
Source: The Siasat Daily