COVID-19 pandemic

Navy Says 2,600 Active Duty Sailors Aren’t Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Mark Forrey, from Boise, Idaho, administers a Covid-19 vaccine to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Micah Dayoub, from Lancaster, California, aboard aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on Sep. 9, 2022. US Navy Photo

About 2,600 active-duty sailors remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 a year after the deadline for mandatory vaccination.

The Navy separated 177 active-duty sailors over the past month, according to the monthly COVID-19 update. The sea...

https://news.usni.org/2022/09/29/navy-says-2600-active-duty-sailors-arent-vaccinated-against-covid-19

Ten Declares Ninefold Increase Of Net Income From Q1

  • Ninefold increase of net income from Q1 2022
  • 6mo net income of $51.7 million
  • 6mo EBITDA $133.3 million
  • 50% increase in common stock dividend from July 2022
  • Half a billion dollars distribution since 2002 NYSE listing
  • Long-term market fundamentals remain strong

Today, the results (unaudited) for the six months and second quarter ended June 30, 2022, were released by TEN, Ltd (TEN) (NYSE: TNP) (the “Company”).

Six months 2022 summary results

As global oil demand seems to be recovering from the...

https://mfame.guru/ten-declares-ninefold-increase-of-net-income-from-q1/

Trucking COVID-related supplies drops 50% under special waiver

Truck with livestock trailer.

New federal data reveals that COVID-19 supplies, such as tests, masks and related medical equipment, hauled under the emergency trucking hours-of-service (HOS) waiver have dropped by approximately 50% over nine months ending in July.

The new data, compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, also shows that livestock and groceries — namely food and paper products — are the primary commodities being transported by truck under the waiver, based on a review of self-reported...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-covid-related-supplies-drops-50-under-special-waiver

What Is Crucial For Global Economic Recovery And ‘Net-Zero’?

Adopting always-on connectivity to offer trade recovery is essential for the speed and viability of Net Zero emission plans in aviation, maritime, and private mobility.

Global economic recovery 

As the world seeks to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic and the financial impact resulting from government measures taken during it, the transport industry is central to the global economic recovery.

Estimated to generate between 6 and 12 per cent of the developed world’s GDP, the sector has a positive...

https://mfame.guru/what-is-crucial-for-global-economic-recovery-and-net-zero/

Navy Exceeds 1,500 COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Separations

Hospitalman Joseph Sanchez, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Branch Health Clinic Sasebo, administers a COVID-19 vaccine booster during a shot exercise for Japanese Master Labor Contract (MLC), Indirect Hire Agreement (IHA), and MarinerÕs Contract (MC) employees employed at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) on Feb. 9, 2022. US Navy Photo

The Navy separated 67 sailors over the past month for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the sea service announced Wednesday.

The Navy...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/24/navy-exceeds-1500-covid-19-vaccine-refusal-separations

Sustainable Logistics Is Feasible, Says Maersk

A recent news article published in the Maersk talks about sustainable logistics can be achieved. Here’s proof from our customers.

Consequent industry disruptions

Despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global geopolitical instability, and the consequent industry disruptions, our customers have expressed tremendous interest in available sustainable solutions that can facilitate the decarbonization of their supply chains. This trend, started in 2019, is now well established and...

https://mfame.guru/sustainable-logistics-is-feasible-says-maersk/

UPS acquires Italian health care provider

UPS "brown tails" lined up at an airport.

UPS Inc. said Monday it has acquired Italian health care provider Bomi Group for an undisclosed sum, a move that expands UPS’ global health care footprint by about 35%.

Bomi will add about 4 million square feet of distribution space to the roughly 11 million square feet operated by UPS Healthcare, the company’s health care business. Bomi operates in 14 countries, with a focus on Europe and South America. It also operates 350 temperature-controlled vehicles.

Bomi has been in business since 1985....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-acquires-italian-health-care-provider

Navy Ready to Distribute Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Gregzon Fontanilla, from Guam, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine aboard the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) on May 10, 2022. US Navy Photo

The Navy will now have doses of the Novavax vaccine available for sailors. Novavax is the latest company to receive emergency use authorization from the FDA for its vaccine to prevent COVID-19 now an option for active duty troops, who have not yet gotten vaccinated.

Unlike the vaccines produced by Pfizer or...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/02/navy-ready-to-distribute-novavax-covid-19-vaccine

Navy Nearing 1,500 COVID-19 Vaccine Separations

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert Moore, assigned to USS George W. Bush (CVN-77) medical department, administers a COVID-19 vaccine at the McCormick Gym onboard Naval Station Norfolk, April 8, 2021. US Navy Photo

The Navy separated 259 sailors for their refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last month, according to the Navy’s monthly COVID-19 update.

Of the total 1,466 separations, 1,121 are active-duty sailors, while 323 are reservists. Another 22 separations are sailors who were in...

https://news.usni.org/2022/07/27/navy-nearing-1500-covid-19-vaccine-separations

Navy to Move to Monthly COVID-19 Vaccine Separation Reporting

Seaman Apprentice Johnnese Poomaihealani, from Waianae, Hawaii, receives a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot during a shot event in the foc’sle aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on Jan. 3, 2022. US Navy Photo

The Navy will move to monthly reporting of COVID-19 vaccine separations, the sea service announced in its now formerly weekly update.

The move comes after two weeks of active-duty separations in the single digits. Over the past two weeks, the Navy separated two active-duty sailors and 25...

https://news.usni.org/2022/06/22/navy-to-move-to-monthly-covid-19-vaccine-separation-reporting

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