The logbook is a weekly recap of human interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Maersk transports seven containers of medical supplies to India for $ 1 each; Razor’s new landing gear helps a replica of a veteran monument cross the United States; and XPO continues to support the Breast Cancer Walks.
Maersk cuts container fee to $ 1 for COVID-related supplies
On Wednesday, the international container shipping company Maersk announced its partnership with the Princeton Foundation for Peace & Learning to help deliver COVID-related supplies to India.
Using the services of its Special Project Logistics (SPL) unit, Maersk reduced the cost of seven 40-foot containers to a token freight charge of $ 1 per container to deliver supplies donated by entities such as Boston Children’s Harvard University Hospital, BE Industries, Geisinger Health, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, and BAXT Cosmedical.
“Several donors and organizations had donated supplies worth millions of dollars; However, they were all struggling with the shipping process disrupted by COVID, â€said Ashutosh Pathak, founder of the Princeton Foundation.
“We warmly thank Maersk and the Government of India for allowing us to establish this streamlined international pro bono shipment and exemption from built-in taxes on products and services. We look forward to working closely with donors, Maersk and the Indian government in this service of humanitarian aid. “
Earlier this summer, India experienced a second significant wave of COVID cases, at its peak with an average of 400,000 new cases per day. Since India broke those records on Friday, the country has again opened its borders to tourists for its September-November festival season, leaving health professionals to believe that a third wave is at hand. to come.
These supplies, including oxygen concentrators, oxygen generators and PPE, will go to the community and hospitals in North India, King George Medical University and Lucknow-Uttar Pradesh, which will receive donations and distribute them across the country with government assistance.
The first shipment of supplies is already in transit and is expected to arrive on November 7.
“Maersk SPL has assisted numerous humanitarian aid missions for COVID-19 and our coordinated, end-to-end and single point of contact service for the Princeton Foundation and the Government of India is indeed a significant honor and privilege,” said Christelle Delenclos, North America Aid and Relief Business Development Manager for Maersk SPL.
The Wall That Heals gets a new landing gear system from Razor
Last week, trucking control systems company Razor International announced that it had donated its new product, the Razor Drive Electric Landing Gear System, to the non-profit Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. (VVMF).
The VVMF is best known for its contribution to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as The Wall, in Washington in 1982.
The nonprofit will use the undercarriage system to transport its mobile exhibit titled The Wall That Heals, bearing the same 58,281 names of the men and women in the exhibit in DC
“When we learned that The Wall That Heals’ trailer landing gear was in need of upgrading and modernization, we were honored to be able to provide our Razor Drive system to make the operator’s job easier when moving the vehicle. ‘screen from one place to another. “said Chris Guttormsson, vice president of sales and marketing at Razor International.
With the help of volunteer trucking companies and the Truckload Carriers Association, since 1996, The Wall That Heals has traveled to 700 cities across the United States to honor the more than 3 million Americans who served the country in the war. from Vietnam.
“Razor Drive makes it easy for our drivers to hook up and drop off the trailer on different types of terrain where The Wall That Heals exhibit is on display. We greatly appreciate their generosity, time and support for our country’s Vietnamese veterans and their families, â€said Tim Tetz, Director of Outreach at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
XPO continues to support breast cancer fundraising walks
Global supply chain company XPO Logistics announced on Friday that the company will once again be the official transport partner of Susan G. Komen’s 3-day walks, supporting five major walking events over the next two months for the breast cancer awareness.
“Through our partnership with XPO, we know that the 3-day program will have the transportation services we need to make every event a success,†said Kari Bodell, vice president of development programs strategy for Susan G. Komen. “XPO’s unwavering commitment to our mission is a source of support for Komen as we continue our work. ”
The first march will be held in San Diego from November 19-21, while the remainder of the marches in New England, Chicago and Dallas will be postponed until 2022 due to concerns over COVID.
During this disruption, XPO will stock all Komen supplies and merchandise as part of its dedication to the cause.
In order to continue supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, XPO-Komen co-branded products will be sold in the company’s employee store throughout October and the proceeds will be donated to l ‘non-profit organisation.
“We are proud to be alongside Susan G. Komen in the search for a cure for breast cancer. It is a cause that touches many of our employees closely through their experience with family and friends, â€said Josephine Berisha, Director of Human Resources at XPO.
FreightWavesTV host goes blue for charity
On Monday, FreightWavesTV host Kaylee Nix announced a fundraising challenge to support the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.
The nonprofit is best known for its ability to support drivers when an illness has prevented them from providing for their families on the road, although it offers a number of other benefits to the community. drivers. These programs include smoking cessation programs, health and wellness counseling and, most recently, free vaccines.
“My favorite [St. Christopher] initiative is the support programs they provide to drivers to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles, â€Nix said.
“Health and fitness have been a constant mainstay in my life and it is so important to equip everyone with the tools to understand how to prepare nutritious meals and move your body in a positive way for each individual. St. Christopher puts these tools in the hands of drivers so they can take control of their own health and embrace a wellness lifestyle that works on the road, â€she said.
From October 11 to November 10, FreightWaves will partner with the non-profit organization to raise $ 5,000 to support various truck driver assistance programs. Once this goal is achieved, Nix dyes his hair blue in recognition of the contributions made.
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