Emirates SkyCargo set for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine worldwide

Emirates SkyCargo set for distribution of COVID-19 vaccine worldwide

Emirates SkyCargo is setting up the world's first good distribution practice-compliant airside hub as part of its preparations for the global distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.The freight division of Emirates has also announced a rapid-response team to coordinate vaccine transportation requests globally.The Dubai Media Office said that the hub, which will be at the Dubai World Central Airport, Dubai South, will be the largest dedicated airside facility in the world for COVID-19 vaccines. It will allow the carrier to fly in stocks from manufacturing sites globally and store them prior to the preparations for regional and global distribution.Emirates SkyCargo is leveraging Dubai's status as a global aviation hub to position itself as a leading site for vaccine distribution.It is estimated that the 4000 sq. m. facility