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Breaking down the logistical mission of Operation Warp Speed

The dock door at a pharma logistics warehouse with a thermometer painted on it.

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The logistics of delivering a COVID-19 vaccine to all Americans will be historic. Major Gen. Christopher J. Sharpsten, the deputy director for supply, production and distribution for Operation Warp Speed (OWS), provided a detailed breakdown of this logistics mission. The Q&A below explains the broader strategy of OWS to accelerate the development, manufacturing...

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The Daily Dash: YRC taps loan agreement; Landstar’s CFO steps down

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, YRC Worldwide didn’t just announce earnings on Monday, it announced a host of changes. Plus, Landstar’s CFO suddenly stepped down and FreightWaves gets ready to kick off the two-day LIVE @HOME virtual event.

YRC making changes

Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced a bunch of changes in its third-quarter report — likely none bigger than its draw on the second tranche of a...

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Pfizer to bypass US government system for COVID vaccine distribution

A big white jet flanked by a blue and white truck on each side of nose. COVID-19 banner since both types of transport will be used to deliver coronavirus vaccines.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) will manage distribution of its COVID-19 vaccine on its own rather than through the U.S. government’s designated coordinator, but officials question whether the U.S. has an adequate supply of medical-grade freezers at the point of use for vaccines requiring storage at ultra-cold temperatures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in August tasked McKesson Corp. to be the central distributor for COVID vaccines and related supplies needed to administer...

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[Watch] FDA Discusses the Pros & Cons of Emergency Vaccine Authorisation

A health worker injects a person during clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine at Research Centers of America in Hollywood, Florida, U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Drugmakers racing to produce Covid-19 vaccines pledged to avoid shortcuts on science as they face pressure to rush a shot to market. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images

According to a Science Magazine report, last week an advisory group to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  raised concerns that...

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COVID vaccine fallout: General air cargo, wait your turn

Big pallet of shrink-wrapped cargo being rolled under the wing of a cargo plane on a sunny day.

Shippers of general commodities such as auto parts, wine, apparel and telecommunications equipment should be prepared for air transportation delays in the coming months, because any new releases of COVID-19 vaccines will take priority, logistics experts say.

Cargo carriers, including airlines operating passenger aircraft as mini-freighters, are likely to bump general cargo from flights to make room for emergency shipments of lifesaving vaccines, which also will command the highest rates because...

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COVID Vaccine Manufacturers Gets Lawsuit Protection

According to a News07Trends article, the U.S. authorities paid out $4 billion over greater than 30 years protecting accidents regarding a bunch of vaccines—from flu to polio—however payouts for potential accidents from Covid-19 vaccines shall be lined by a far less-generous program.

The Counter Measure  Covid Vaccine Proof

Covid-19 vaccine accidents shall be lined underneath a program often called the “countermeasures harm” compensation fund, which was arrange in 2010 to cowl hurt ensuing from...

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Pfizer Betting on Early COVID19 Vaccine Win, Protocol Shows

Pfizer Inc is betting that its coronavirus vaccine candidate will show clear evidence of effectiveness early in its clinical trial, according to the company and internal documents reviewed by Reuters that describe how the trial is being run.

Results By End of October?

In recent weeks, Pfizer has said it should know by the end of October whether the vaccine, developed together with Germany’s BioNTech SE, is safe and effective. If the vaccine is shown to work by then, Pfizer has said it would...

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COVID19 Vaccine Developers Preparing ‘Vaccine Safety’ Pledge

According to an article published in the Wall Street Journal, several COVID-19 vaccine developers, including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna, plan to issue a public pledge not to seek government approval until their vaccine candidates are proven to be safe and effective.

Committed To Vaccine Safety

A draft of the joint statement, still being finalized by companies including Pfizer Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Inc. and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, commits to making the safety...

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9 Leading COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Sign the ‘Historic Pledge’

  • Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, BionTech, Pfizer, GlaxoKlineSmith and Novavax signed the pledge.
  • It promises they will ‘uphold the integrity of the scientific process‘ as they near the end of vaccine development.
  • Fears are rising that the companies might rush the final stages of their trials or fudge data in an effort to be the first to complete a shot.
  • President Trump has hinted at a vaccine being ready by a ‘special day‘ after CDC told states to be ready for shots to...

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Pricing of COVID-19 Vaccine Takes The Centre Stage

  • After clinical testing is nearing, some clues about pricing are starting to emerge.
  • Moderna made deals at between $32 and $37 per dose of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Health advocates are expecting prices to come down for larger volume agreements.
  • Upfront investment in the Moderna vaccine there is sharp questions about its pricing.
  • The prices implied by publicly released deals work out to between $4 and $20 per dose.
  • Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are expected to require two doses for...

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