I-Byte Travel & Transportation March 2021

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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates....................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates...................................................................................................................................................8
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates...................................................................................................................14
4. Customer Success Updates................................................................................................................................22
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.......................................................................................................................28
6. Environmental & Social Updates......................................................................................................................40
7. Miscellaneous Updates.......................................................................................................................................50

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Adani Ports (India) Acquires Dighi Port; Earmarks INR 10,000 Cr To Build New
Gateway Into Maharashtra
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. completed the acquisition of 100% Dighi Port Limited
(DPL) for INR 705 Cr on February 15, 2021. The company had intimated the commencement of this
development to stock exchanges on March 6, 2020. DPL, the 12th port to join APSEZ’s string of
economic gateways across the eastern and western coast of India would establish the company’s
footprint in Maharashtra, the largest contributor to India’s GDP. This would enable APSEZ to service
customers in Maharashtra which includes the highly industrial areas and development in the Mumbai
& Pune regions. APSEZ plans to invest over INR 10,000 Cr to develop the port into a multi-cargo port
with world class infrastructure as well as investing in the development of rail & road evacuation
infrastructure for seamless and efficient cargo movement. The company will strengthen and repair
existing infrastructure and invest in development of facilities for dry, container, and liquid cargo. DPL
will evolve as an alternative gateway to JNPT and will invite and support the development of
port-based industries on port land. The development of DPL will lead to further investments across
various industries such as consumer appliances, metals, energy, petrochemicals, and chemicals
business in Maharashtra and provide a tremendous fillip to the industrial development and growth in
Maharashtra. These investments will contribute to employment generation and socio-economic
development of the port's hinterland. As per the terms & requirements of the Resolution Plan, the
transfer of concession rights has also been approved by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (‘MMB’)
and APSEZ has settled the dues of financial creditors, MMB, and other admitted costs and claims.
Executive Commentary
CEO and Whole Time Director of APSEZ said, “The successful acquisition of DPL adds another
milestone in the Adani Port’s target of creating a string of ports to increase service coverage to the
entire economic hinterland of India. With our growth focus, experience, and expertise in turning
around acquisitions and we are confident of making DPL value accretive for all our stakeholders.
Our investment & capacity augmentation plan will be aligned with policies of the Government of
Maharashtra for development of ports, associated infrastructure, industrial and socio-economic
development in the state”.
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Adani Ports (India) To Acquire 31.5% In Gangavaram Port From Warburg Pincus
For Rs. 1,954 Cr. All India Market Share Rises To 30%.
The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd., India’s largest private Ports & Logistics company and
a key subsidiary of the diversified Adani Group, is acquiring the 31.5% stake held by Windy Lakeside
Investment Limited in Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL). The acquisition is valued at Rs. 1,954 Cr and
subject to regulatory approvals. GPL is located in the northern part of Andhra Pradesh next to Vizag Port. It
is the second largest non-major port in Andhra Pradesh with a 64 MMT capacity established under
concession from Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) that extends till 2059. It is an all-weather, deep
water, multi-purpose port capable of handling fully laden super cape size vessels of upto 200,000 DWT.
Currently, GPL operates 9 berths and has free hold land of ~1,800 acres. With a master plan capacity for 250
MMTPA with 31 berths, GPL has sufficient headroom to support future growth. GPL handles a diverse mix
of dry and bulk commodities including Coal, Iron Ore, Fertilizer, Limestone, Bauxite, Sugar, Alumina, and
Steel. GPL is the gateway port for a hinterland spread over 8 states across eastern, western, southern and
central India. In FY20, GPL had a cargo volume of 34.5 MMT, generated revenue of INR 1,082 Crs,
EBITDA of INR 634 Crs (margin of 59%) and PAT of INR 516 Crs. GPL is debt free with cash balance of
over INR 500 Crs. The Company has a paid up equity share capital of 51.7 Cr shares of which 58.1% is
owned by DVS Raju and Family (Promoter), 10.4% by Government of Andhra Pradesh and 31.5% by
Warburg Pincus. APSEZ is acquiring the Warburg Pincus stake of ~16.3 Cr shares (31.5%) at INR 120/
share which works out to a consideration of INR 1,954 Crs. The transaction implies EV/EBITDA multiple
of 8.9x and P/E multiple of 12.0x (based on FY20 figures). APSEZ is also in discussions with DVS Raju &
Family for their 58.1% stake (~30 Cr shares) in GPL.
CEO and Whole Time Director of APSEZ said, “The acquisition of GPL is a part of our continued
strategy to build out a port and logistics network that is unmatched in its ability to serve customers
across the nation. The location of GPL in the north of AP is a strategic complement to our recent
acquisition of the Port of Krishnapatnam that serves the south of AP. We believe that GPL holds great
potential to complement its bulk cargo terminals with new cargo catagories that we intend to develop.
The port provides us great access to an adjacent hinterland that was largely untapped by APSEZ
thereby placing us in a position to serve a broader set of port customers as well as expand our overall
hinterland logistics footprint for a much larger base of customers. We are grateful to the leaders of the
AP Government for their support and are committed to doing our part to support their vision of
accelerating the industrialization of AP. The Raju family must be complimented for having built an
absolute world class asset that we are proud to invest in.”
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Air Canada Revises the Terms of its Capacity Purchase Agreement with Chorus
Aviation for Regional Flying
Air Canada announced an agreement to amend the Capacity Purchase
Agreement (CPA) with Jazz Aviation LP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Chorus Aviation Inc., under which Jazz currently operates certain regional Air
Canada Express flights. Through the revised agreement, Air Canada will
transfer operation of its Embraer E175 fleet to Jazz from Sky Regional and
Jazz will become the sole operator of Air Canada Express services. The
revisions to the CPA are subject to Jazz reaching an agreement with the Air
Line Pilots Association, International. If this condition is satisfied, the CPA
will be amended on a retroactive basis to January 1, 2021.
"Air Canada is consolidating its regional flying with Jazz in response to the
ongoing devastating impact of COVID-19 upon the airline industry. This
necessary realignment of our regional services will help Air Canada
achieve efficiencies and reduce operating costs and cash burn by
consolidating its regional operations with one provider. Moreover, by
streamlining the regional fleet, this agreement will also position Air
Canada to operate more competitively with a single provider as traffic
returns following the pandemic," said Richard Steer, Senior Vice President,
Operations and Express Carriers. Sky Regional has provided excellent
service to Air Canada and its passengers over the past decade with an
impeccable safety record and excellent on time performance and cost
management. We thank Sky and all of its employees for their effort,
dedication and valued partnership," said President and Chief Executive
Officer of Air Canada.
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Lufthansa (Germany) Innovation Hub spins-off startup RYDES
The Lufthansa Innovation Hub, the central digitalization unit of the Lufthansa
Group, spins-off the startup RYDES. Forward31, the company builder of
Porsche Digital, is contributing with its expertise and resources to the venture.
Both Porsche and the Lufthansa Group are now strategic minority
shareholders in the startup. The aim of RYDES is to redefine and simplify
access to modern mobility. For this purpose, the startup bundles existing
mobility offers in one app and makes them accessible via the “Mobility
Budget”. The new product allows companies to provide their employees with
a monthly budget that they can use for various mobility services. These
include car and bike sharing services, e-scooters, shared taxis, and public
transport services. The different mobility providers are integrated into the
RYDES app and users can use the app to book their trips and manage their
budget. All journeys booked through RYDES are offset via the “Compensaid”
platform and therefore CO2 neutral.
"The spin-off and subsequent funding from RYDES has been a great
success. Once again, we are proving that startups from corporate digital
units can adapt to market conditions. With Forward31, Porsche's company
builder, we have gained an important strategic partner that shares and
further enhances our vision of a seamless mobility chain," says Managing
Director Lufthansa Innovation Hub.
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JetBlue (USA) Technology Ventures’ Portfolio Company Joby Aviation to List
on NYSE Through Merger with Reinvent Technology Partners
JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV), the corporate venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways congratulates its
portfolio company Joby Aviation (Joby) on the announcement of its merger with special purpose acquisition company
Reinvent Technology Partners (Reinvent). Once finalized, the combined company will be named Joby Aviation, and its
common stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange for public trade. Joby is building a fully-electric
vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft that it intends to operate for commercial use in the U.S. beginning in 2024.
The piloted, four-passenger aircraft is faster than existing rotorcraft, flies 150 miles on a single charge, and will be 100
times quieter than existing rotorcraft or small planes during takeoff and landing. The announcement follows Joby’s recent
successes in 2020, including becoming the first company to receive an eVTOL certification basis plan with the Federal
Aviation Administration and receiving the U.S. Air Force’s first ever airworthiness approval for an eVTOL aircraft.
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Kuehne+Nagel (Switzerland) acquires Asian logistics provider Apex International
Corporation
Kuehne+Nagel enters into a binding agreement to acquire Apex International
Corporation one of Asia’s leading freight forwarders, especially in the
transpacific and intra-Asia. The company was founded in China in 2001 and
has expanded throughout Asia and beyond over the years of its growth history.
With approximately 1,600 employees, Apex generates yearly turnover in
excess of CHF 2.1 billion. In 2020, the company handled total air freight
volume of approximately 750,000 tons and sea freight volume of 190,000
TEU. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including
merger clearance by the competent competition authorities. The purchase
price will be financed by available liquid sources and, if needed, by available
credit lines. Following closing of the transaction, a minor stake of Apex shares
is to remain with the experienced and entrepreneurial management of Apex.
Furthermore, the company will then continue to operate separately within the
Kuehne+Nagel Group.
CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, says: “The combination of
Apex and Kuehne+Nagel provides us with an opportunity to offer our
customers a compelling proposition in the competitive Asian logistics
industry, especially in e-commerce fulfilment, hi-tech and e-mobility. We
are looking forward to welcoming the Apex colleagues to the
Kuehne+Nagel family.”
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MOL (Japan) Announces Merger of MOL Marine and MOL Engineering
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., announced its intent to merge its wholly owned subsidiaries MOL Marine Co., Ltd. and MOL Engineering Co., Ltd. effective April 1.
The outline of the merger is as follows: The merging companies were both established in 1988. Since then, MOL Marine's core competence has been consultancy
related to port harbor facilities and marine traffic, training of seafarers using large simulators. It also manages submarine cable-laying vessels, which are
indispensable for today's information-based society. On the other hand, MOL Engineering's specialty has been inspection and maintenance of marine equipment,
including migration to evolving international regulations, such as retrofitting of ballast water management systems in 2015, and SOx scrubbers in 2019. In the
background of the merger, COVID-19 has impacted the consumer behavior among the global economy. Shipping faces higher expectations for contributions to
a more efficient value chain, while continuing its momentum of decarbonization to mitigate the environmental load. The MOL Group considers these
expectations as an opportunity to align an organization that can tackle the current and future demands by providing tangible and intangible seamless services,
through the merging of the two companies. The merger will also positively affect the offshore businesses and the autonomous shipping development, which the
MOL Group defines as business fields to concentrate its management resources. The dynamic positioning system that enables precise positioning of vessels under
various marine conditions which MOL Marine has developed through submarine cable-laying, and the extensive engineering experience of MOL Engineering
will be MOL Groups unique competency that will contribute to area's such as Floating LNG power generation and Offshore Wind power generation. The offshore
technology will be concentrated in close cooperation with MOL and will evolve the merging companies to a further advantage both in safety and technology.
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Delta (USA) TechOps marks latest next-generation engine maintenance
milestone
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Delta TechOps teams achieved a major milestone this week by completing the first engine maintenance visit of a Rolls-Royce Trent
7000 engine from a Delta A330-900neo at its state-of-the-art Technical Operations Center in Atlanta. The repair marks the first of
many Trent 7000 engine repairs to come through Delta TechOps’ maintenance facility. While this first engine came directly from
Delta’s fleet, Delta TechOps will perform maintenance on Trent 7000 engines from airline customers around the world. Prior to the
engine visits, TechOps’Assembly Shop, Repair & Support group, Engineering and many other teams spent months preparing for the
build, part repairs and engine test. This included aviation maintenance technicians and inspectors visiting the Rolls-Royce shop in the
U.K. for special Trent 7000 training (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic). During the past few years, TechOps has made significant
investments to further enhance maintenance capabilities, especially for next-generation engines that feature higher efficiency and less
fuel burn. These major projects include the conversion of aircraft hangar bays into a new engine shop, development of a hot section
repair shop, construction of the largest MRO test cell in the world and an additive manufacturing shop.

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Lufthansa Group (Germany) launches integration of Covid-19 test
certificates into digital travel chain
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Prior to Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt to Istanbul, Turkey and from Newark, USA to Frankfurt and Munich, customers have the
option of sending their Covid-19 test certificates and confirmations of digital entry applications to a specially set-up Lufthansa Group
Health Entry Support Center via a contact form as early as 72 hours before departure starting Friday. SWISS customers will be able
to use this service on the Newark, USA to Zurich, Switzerland route during March. Passengers traveling on these flights will receive
advance notification and a link to a portal where the relevant contact data and certificates can be stored. At the service center, the
documents are checked. After the check, the customer receives a confirmation by e-mail, whether the certificates meet the entry
requirements or a feedback if the documents are not sufficient. Regardless of this, the original certificates must continue to be carried
on the trip. This offers Lufthansa and SWISS customers even more planning security. Check-in and boarding are also even faster and
smoother. With this new service, the Lufthansa Group is taking an important step toward integrating Covid-19 test results into the
digital travel chain, making travel easier in times of pandemic. Depending on the findings of this initial offering, it is planned to
enable test certificates to be sent for all flights. Digital health passports are also to be integrated into the travel chain in the future.

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JetBlue (USA) Launches First Phase of Codeshare with American
Airlines, Adding New Routes and Destinations
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JetBlue and American Airlines announced the launch of the first phase of their new Northeast Alliance, aimed at bringing
customers more competitive choices in New York and Boston. Beginning, nearly 80 routes sharing the JetBlue and
American codes are available for booking as the airlines enhance schedules on key routes to and from the northeast. In
addition, JetBlue announced 15 new routes, including new service from Newark and New York-LGA as well as two
all-new seasonal cities from New York-JFK. Together with American, the two airlines are introducing 33 new routes as
part of the first phase of their alliance. A long-standing industry practice, codesharing allows travelers to book directly
with their preferred airline for flights operated by a partner airline. It’s one more way JetBlue brings its award-winning
customer service to the new alliance. This spring, customers of both JetBlue’s TrueBlue and American’s AAdvantage®
programs will be able to enjoy reciprocal benefits, starting with the ability to earn points or miles on either carrier,
enhancing the value of both loyalty programs to all flyers.

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Nippon (Japan) Express opens Nanning Office in China's Guangxi
Zhuang Autonomous Region
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Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has established a new office in the city of
Nanning in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region that opened for business on Monday, February 1. GZAR is located in
southern China on the border with Vietnam and close to other Southeast Asian countries, and its ports and highways have made
it a strategic location as trade relations between China and Southeast Asia have become more dynamic. Nanning, where the new
office has been opened, is the provincial capital of GZAR, and nearby in the same province are the key transport hubs of Port
handles five million TEU annually (about the same as Tokyo Port) as a gateway to Southeast Asian countries. Nanning hosts the
consulates of six ASEAN nations, and serves as a hub for international rail transport to Vietnam. In becoming the first Japanese
logistics company to set up an office in Nanning, NE China is seeking to improve the convenience it offers customers in inland
China as well as in GZAR by enhancing its logistics services to/from Southeast Asian countries. The Nippon Express Group will
continue meeting the diversifying needs of customers around the world and contributing to society through logistics.

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Qantas (Australia) Adds New Routes To North Coast For Holidays By
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Qantas has announced it will add three new routes and extra seats to the New South Wales north coast to support growing demand for holidays in
Australia. From 1 April 2021, Qantas will launch three new routes to both Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay (Ballina).
• Melbourne to Coffs Harbour – flights will operate daily with Qantas’ Boeing 717 aircraft, adding more than 1,750 seats on the route each week.
• Brisbane to Coffs Harbour – flights will operate four days per week with the turboprop Q400 aircraft, adding around 600 seats on the route each
week.
• Canberra to Byron Bay – Qantas’first ever direct service connecting the two destinations, offering two flights per week with the turboprop Q400
aircraft. Flights will initially operate in April and Qantas will look to continue the service from July in line with demand.
More seats will also be added between Sydney and Coffs Harbour with the introduction of Qantas’ larger two-class B717 aircraft during the April
school holidays, operating alongside the Q400 which also operate on the route. This will see Qantas offer around 500 extra seats on the route each
week (a total of 4,300 seats), and the option to travel in Business. QantasLink CEO John Gissing said these new routes would provide Australians
with more options to plan their next holiday in their own backyard.

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Ryanair (Ireland) Low Fares Return To Belfast City Airport, Launching 8
New Routes For Summer ‘21
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Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, announced it will return to Belfast City Airport after 11 years and is delighted to launch 8
new routes for summer ’21 connecting Belfast to a host of popular international summer destinations. NI consumers can
now book a sunshine getaway to summer favourites including Malaga (7 weekly), Mallorca (7w), Faro (7w), Alicante
(7w), Barcelona (5w), Ibiza (2w), Milan Bergamo (2w) and Valencia (2w), flying on the lowest fares and with the option
to avail of Ryanair’s “zero change fee” offer should plans change. The UK’s highly successful rollout of their vaccination
programme, which has seen almost 35% of the adult population of Northern Ireland already vaccinated, gives NI
consumers’ confidence that Summer travel will be possible and with low fares now available from Belfast City Airport,
there’s never been a better time to book a break to one of these 8 fantastic sun destinations for Summer 2021. To celebrate
the return to Belfast City Airport, Ryanair has launched a seat sale, with fares available from just £14.99 for travel from
June to October 2021, which must be booked by midnight Saturday, 6th March only on Ryanair.com.

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Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for
the Sixth Consecutive Year
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Air Canada has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the sixth consecutive year by Mediacorp
Canada Inc. The airline was selected again this year for its ongoing commitment to inclusiveness through various
initiatives and programs that promote equal opportunities for all people and a work environment where all employees
feel respected and recognized. Air Canada has additionally exceeded both its previously established targets to have
women represent at least 30 per cent of senior management by 2020 as well as its objective to have at least 30 per cent
of its board of directors be women. The Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition recognizes the nation's leaders
in creating inclusive workplaces for employees from five diverse groups: women; visible minorities; persons with
disabilities; Aboriginal Peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) peoples. Employers are selected
by the editors at Mediacorp based on submissions to the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers project.
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Delta (USA) TechOps wins marquis category honors from MRO industry
standard bearer for excellence
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Delta TechOps recently won the 2021 marquis category of The 145’s Top Shop Awards for Best Total Solutions
Provider, recognizing North America’s largest MRO business for its quality of service, vision, exceptional turn-around
times, competitive pricing and excellent customer relations. This is the eighth consecutive year Delta TechOps has won
a Top Shop award. Each award is designated by vote from MRO leaders and customers across the industry, resulting
in Delta TechOps winning the 2021 Best Total Solutions Provider award with more than 60 percent of the vote.
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Delta (USA) named best airline for American travelers by USA TODAY
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USA 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards announced their list of best airlines, airline amenities and airports of 2021 – naming
Delta the best airline for American travelers, the Delta Sky Club at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York as the
best airport lounge and Delta flight attendants as the best cabin crew. Nominees in all categories are chosen editorially by a
panel of experts. Once the nominees were selected, readers could vote once per category, per day for four weeks. The winners
indicate which airlines, airline amenities and airports make getting to your destination a pleasure rather than a pain. The Delta
Sky Club at New York-JFK features a Sky Deck overlooking Terminal 4, free WiFi, fresh food, premium drinks and more.
During the ongoing pandemic, guests can expect to see a new standard of Club cleanliness that includes the same Delta Care
Standard practices found throughout the airport and onboard aircraft. This includes but is not limited to: individually
packaged fresh food options; plexiglass partitions at check-in, at the bar and between seating areas; limited capacity and
blocked seats to promote more space; and enhanced cleaning measures.
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DHL (Germany) Freight recognized as Certified Top Employer 2021 in
Europe second time in a row
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DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, was recognized by the Top Employers
Institute as Top Employer for 2021 in Europe. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best
practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional
development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Europe, DHL Freight was also once again named Top
Employer in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden. The Top Employers Institute Global Certification Program
annually certifies and recognizes companies in participating countries who demonstrate a continuous commitment to
providing the very best work environment for their employees. During the pandemic, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s purpose
proved more than ever: "Connecting people. Improving lives". Employees working 24/7 to ensure a reliable supply with
Life Sciences & Healthcare equipment further highlighted the commitment and importance of each individual at DHL
Freight and the rest of the group.
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Latam (Chile) is recognized as the best airline in the region, and ranked
second place worldwide in sustainability
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LATAM Airlines Group stood out as the best performing airline in the region and the second worldwide in sustainability, along
with two other companies, in the 2021 edition of “The Sustainability Yearbook” from the Global S&P Dow Jones Index (DJSI).
LATAM was distinguished, for the first time, as Silver Class and was within the 5% of airlines with the best performance in
sustainability worldwide. From over 7,000 assessed companies, only 630 with the highest scores were selected to be part of the
yearbook. Of these, only 280 whose performance varied between 1% and 15% of the best in the industry were recognized in the
following categories: Gold Class, Silver Class, Bronze Class and Industry Mover, respectively. The yearbook brings together
companies with the world's best environmental, social and corporate governance practices, which are rated and listed in the DJSI,
the world's leading and most respected sustainable investment index. In 2020, LATAM had outstanding management in the
following areas: Brand Management and Risk and Crisis Management, Environmental Indicators Reporting and Climate
Strategy. Additionally, it also stood out in Human Capital Development and Social Indicators Reporting, among others.
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MOL (Japan) Certified as 2021's "Health & Productivity Stock Selection" and "White 500
Company in Health & Productivity Management Organizations Recognition Program"
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that it has been selected by two certifications related to Health and Productivity. Firstly, MOL has become the first
company in the shipping industry to be recognized as an outstanding listed enterprise in the 2021 Health & Productivity Stock Selection, which is a joint
certification by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). In addition, the company has been
designated as 2021's White 500 Company in the large enterprise category by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi, for the third year in a row. Aiming to promote
enterprise efforts for health and productivity management, METI and TSE select exceptional TSE-listed enterprises that are engaged in health and
productivity management and present such outstanding enterprises to investors as attractive investment options. The Nippon Kenko Kaigi also conducts
a program titled "The 2021 Certified Health & Productivity Management Organizations Recognition Program (Large Enterprise Category)". Under this
program, large enterprises, not limited to listed firms, are evaluated and the top 500 enterprises which implement outstanding health and productivity
management practices in collaboration with insurers are selected as '2021's White 500 Company'. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, MOL has
shown flexibility in taking various measures, such as quick decision-making on response policies between top management and concerned parties,
communication and dissemination of information inside and outside the company, providing information to maintain employees' health during remote
work, and follow-up with overseas employees.
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Nippon Express (Malaysia) obtains GDP certification for domestic
transport services
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Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification effective for its Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
Branch, evidencing its compliance with standards for the proper distribution of pharmaceuticals while providing transport within Malaysia. Rising
wages and living standards have made Malaysia's population increasingly health-conscious in recent years, and pharmaceutical manufacturing is a new
growth sector that the country's government is seeking to expand and develop. The Malaysian government is also seeking to make JAKIM* halal
certification of pharmaceuticals a global standard, and higher demand for halal pharmaceutical logistics in Muslim markets is anticipated. NE Malaysia
has already been contracted to provide hospitals in Malaysia with pharmaceutical distribution services and, with its Klang Logistics Center and Kuala
Lumpur International Airport Branch having demonstrated their conformity to quality standards for medical device logistics by obtaining GDPMD
certification, the company has been boosting its handling of medical devices. Such approaches are enabling Nippon Express to meet growing customer
demand for safe and secure logistics services for halal-certified pharmaceuticals, and thereby to contribute to the development of Muslim societies.
Nippon Express will continue enhancing its services to satisfy ever more sophisticated and diverse pharmaceutical transport needs and stepping up its
efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry, positioned as a priority industry in the Nippon Express Group's Business Plan. The company will also
endeavor to provide high-quality transport services that take full advantage of collaboration with the Group's extensive global network.
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Singapore Airlines Obtains IATA CEIV Fresh Certification And Launches
THRUFRESH
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has become the first airline in South East Asia to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) global
certification for its handling of perishable products via its Singapore hub. The Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable
Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification is based on IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations, which combine regulatory and operational inputs from
government and industry experts. It means that SIA meets the industry’s highest standards with regard to food safety and preventing food waste
along the supply chain. This is achieved through quality and risk management, trained staff for the handling and movement of perishables, active
collaboration and transparent communication with stakeholders and supply chain partners, and advocating a standardised approach for the
transportation of perishable products. Together, these elements ensure that these fresh products reach customers in tip-top condition. In line with
the certification, Singapore Airlines launched THRUFRESH, a new service to transport time- and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo with
speed and reliability. THRUFRESH offers swift and quality delivery that meets the stringent demands of transporting delicate and short-shelf life
products, such as live seafood, chilled meat, fruits and vegetables by air. Its features include dedicated cold chain services such as priority uplift
and handling, quick ramp transfers and cold room facilities to safeguard the integrity of perishables.
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DHL (Germany) expands global role in the distribution of Corona
vaccines
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DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been contracted for the
vaccine distribution to Japan. With this order, the company is further expanding its global presence in vaccine logistics. The
first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines arrived end of last week. Further shipments will be delivered in various batches by air
from the DHL Global Forwarding hub in Belgium to Japan throughout the year. DHL also handles the customs clearance and
delivery to a storage facility in Japan, as well as dispatching the vaccines to vaccination facilities across Japan. To safely store
the vaccine at -70 degrees until the final domestic delivery in Japan, deep freezers were installed at a DHL storage facility.
Further, warehouse operations have been ramped up and this project will create additional job opportunities for local workers
in the area. Across DHL's dedicated global network, more than 9,000 specialists work to connect pharmaceutical and research
organizations, wholesalers and distributors, as well as hospitals and healthcare providers across the value chain. With this
contract, the logistics expert for air, ocean and road freight expands its global presence in vaccine distribution.
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FedEx (USA) Prepares For COVID-19 Vaccine Volume Growth, Begins
Shipping Newly Approved Vaccine
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced that it has
begun shipping the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine on behalf of McKesson Corp. to dosing centers throughout the United
States. The company has shipped millions of COVID-19 vaccines since U.S. distribution began in mid-December 2020 and
is prepared to scale up to accommodate anticipated growth in vaccine volume throughout the spring and summer. Nearly three
months after COVID-19 vaccine distribution began, FedEx has shipped COVID-19 vaccines and supply kits to administration
sites across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, D.C. COVID-19 vaccine volume is split
evenly with FedEx moving approximately half the doses allocated by the federal government. FedEx Express will transport
the new COVID-19 vaccines and kits of supplies for administration of the vaccine, using its FedEx Priority Overnight®
service supported by FedEx Priority Alert® advanced monitoring – the same process used for all COVID-19 vaccines packed
out by McKesson Corp. and Pfizer Inc.
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Sinovac relies on Kuehne+Nagel’s (Switzerland) pharma network for
Covid-19 vaccine distribution
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Kuehne+Nagel successfully helped Sinovac Biotech Ltd., a leading biopharmaceutical company in China fulfill its first Covid-19
vaccine shipment from Beijing, China to the Dominican Republic. Sinovac is one of the global players in Covid-19 vaccine
research and development. To date, the vaccine has been approved for emergency use or conditional marketing authorisation in
more than 20 countries, including China, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey and Chile. The pilot shipment containing 768,000 vials of
Covid-19 vaccine was stored in active temperature-controlled containers and arrived safely in Santo Domingo, the capital of the
Dominican Republic, on February 23, benefitting its citizens just before its Independence Day. The shipment was closely
monitored and compliant with the most stringent standards to guarantee product integrity. Prior to this shipment, Kuehne+Nagel
successfully fulfilled multiple crucial assignments for Sinovac, including an air charter from Beijing to Turkey for a door-to-door
delivery of nearly a quarter-million flu vaccines. Kuehne+Nagel also helped with the shipment of Hepatitis A vaccine to
Guatemala in South America as well as making nucleic acid detection kits available to people in Indonesia.
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Singapore Airlines Defers Over $4 Billion In Capital Expenditure On
Aircraft Delivery Agreements
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The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reached agreements with Airbus and Boeing to revise its aircraft delivery
schedule. As a result, some of the aircraft in the SIA Group’s order book will be delivered over a longer period than
originally contracted, with the delivery stream spread out beyond the immediate five years. This will enable the SIA
Group to defer more than $4 billion of capital expenditure between FY20/21 and FY22/23 to later years. It would also
recalibrate the rate of introduction of capacity, following the disruption to the demand for air travel as a result of the
Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to spreading out its aircraft delivery stream, SIA has been able to respond to changes
in its projected long-term fleet needs beyond FY25/26 with the conversion of 14 Boeing 787-10 aircraft into 11
additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
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Transurban (Australia): Express Lanes expansion into Maryland
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Accelerate Maryland Partners LLC, led by Transurban and Macquarie Capital, has been selected by the Maryland Department of
Transportation (MDOT), MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Maryland Transportation Authority
(MDTA) as the developer to perform Predevelopment Work and deliver the American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan,
which will expand transit options, ensure trip reliability and reduce some of the worst congestion in the nation. In collaboration
with Maryland, stakeholders and residents, AM Partners will advance the American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan
which would add two high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes to approximately 37 miles of highway from the George Washington
Memorial Parkway in Virginia, across and including the American Legion Bridge and on I-270 to I-70 in Maryland. The new
Express Lanes in Maryland will connect to extensions now advancing on the I-495 Virginia Express Lanes network, including the
495 Northern Extension (NEXT) project. Pending the Maryland Board of Public Works approval of AM Partners as the developer
in Q4 FY21, a final concession agreement, financial close and construction work is expected in late 2022.
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UPS (USA) delivers first Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to South
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As one of the world’s busiest transport and logistics hubs, Incheon International Airport sees a constant flow of
passengers and cargo. Friday, Feb. 26, however, was unique, as a fleet of UPS trucks lined up at South Korea’s main
gateway ready to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. UPSers around the world successfully orchestrated
the arrival of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, which require ultra-cold chain storage. The vaccines were packed
and stored with great care in Belgium for their journey to Incheon; and then driven to designated storage facilities
throughout South Korea – maintaining strict temperature and quality controls – to be administered to front-line
healthcare workers and others deemed most at risk. And this is just the start of South Korea’s COVID-19 vaccination
journey. UPS will leverage its global healthcare expertise and capabilities to continue delivering COVID-19 vaccines
to South Korea and the rest of the world.
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DHL (Germany) Global Forwarding Japan And ANA Partner For Delivery Of
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine To Japan
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Pfizer Inc. DHL Global Forwarding Japan and All Nippon Airways (ANA) has commenced distribution of COVID-19 vaccines under a joint partnership for the international
transportation of vaccines between Belgium and Japan. While there are a number of key challenges involved in the transportation and distribution of vaccines and other
pharmaceutical supplies, Pfizer, DHL and ANA respectively boast exceptional track record in the delivery of pharmaceutical goods, and have jointly established a reliable and
efficient operation structure for the vaccine delivery from Belgium to Japan. Pfizer, over 60 years in Japan, brings therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their
lives applying science and our global resources. The vaccine, which is based on BioNTech's proprietary mRNA technology, was developed by both BioNTech and Pfizer. Under
the terms of the final agreement signed by MHLW and Pfizer Japan Inc., approximately 144 million doses of this vaccine will be supplied to Japan in 2021. With more than
9,000 life science and healthcare specialists across its global network, DHL will leverage its global and domestic cold chain networks, as well as pharmaceutical logistics
expertise, to safely bring in vaccines throughout the year and dispatch them to vaccination facilities across the country. Over the past few months, its specialist teams in Japan,
together with Pfizer and ANA have spent countless hours planning, strategizing and stress-testing its network and infrastructure to ensure it has the capability to move vaccines
safely in accordance with the strictest requirements. With an extensive network, ANA serves as the ideal partner for the global distribution of the vaccines. In addition, ANA
has been certified by IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) since 2017, the first for a Japanese airline, to ensure
that vaccines are transported safely and efficiently. ANA has also instituted the ANA Care Promise blank, a series of protocols designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As
the impact of the outbreak prolongs, Pfizer, DHL and ANA remains committed to doing all it can to empower healthcare workers and public health professionals.
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CN (Canada) Announces New Partnership with Earth Rangers
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CN is pleased to announce it has entered a new partnership with Earth Rangers, a youth-focused Canadian
environmental charity, to continue to engage employees, and their families to help make a difference through the
EcoConnexions program. In 2011, CN and Earth Day Canada launched EcoConnexions, an award-winning employee
engagement program, to embed sustainability into the corporate culture through targeted initiatives supporting the
program’s three pillars: reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and improving housekeeping practices at CN
yards and offices across North America. The program focuses on educating and engaging employees on the program’s
three pillars, identifying, and sharing best practices across the network and recognizing and celebrating employee
initiatives.
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Delta (USA) and LATAM receive final approval in Brazil for Joint Venture
agreement
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Delta Air Lines and LATAM have received final approval, without conditions, of their commercial agreement
(“trans-American Joint Venture agreement” or “JVA”) by the Brazilian competition authority - the Administrative
Council for Economic Defense - after initial approval was granted in September 2020. The JVA seeks to enhance the
route networks served by both airlines, delivering a seamless travel experience between North and South America. The
Delta-LATAM agreement has also been approved in Uruguay while the application process continues in other
countries, including Chile.
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Delta (USA) taps IBM for cloud expertise and Red Hat hybrid cloud platform
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IBM and Delta Air Lines announced a multi-year agreement on Thursday, under which IBM will help lead Delta to the
public cloud to increase its agility, speed to market and innovation capabilities around digital transformation. As part
of the expanded relationship, IBM will provide technology and industry expertise to modernize and migrate Delta’s
applications to the public cloud. IBM will transform Delta’s computing environment to run on a hybrid cloud
architecture built on Red Hat OpenShift – enabling a consistent, standards-based approach to development, security
and operations across clouds. IBM’s team of experts, spanning travel transportation and technology, are working with
Delta teams to utilize the IBM Garage Methodology and IBM hybrid cloud software, such as CloudPaks, to modernize
existing applications and co-create new solutions powering Delta’s transformation. This will help Delta drive greater
software engineering productivity and result in an enhanced customer experience in the future.
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DHL (Germany) Freight and Volvo Trucks join forces to speed up transition
to fossil free road transport on longer distances
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in
Europe. The combined effort marks another important step towards climate neutral transport solutions. So far, the main use of electric trucks
has been for shorter distances within cities and urban areas. Now DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks have initiated a project focusing on longer
distance heavy transports. The cooperation includes exclusive, worldwide first pilot tests of a fully electric Volvo FH truck with gross
combination weights up to 60 tons. Starting in March, the truck will operate between two DHL Freight logistics terminals in Sweden, a
distance of approximately 150 km one way. During the trial, Volvo and DHL will gain important experience and information regarding the
setup and operation of an adequate charging infrastructure. The collected insights will help to optimize the right balance between operated
distance, load weight and charging points in daily road freight operations. DHL is actively working, along with Volvo Trucks, on the reduction
of their ecological footprint, with sustainability being an integral part of the company's strategy. Volvo Trucks is driving the necessary shift
towards fossil free transports by making the transition to electrification as seamless and efficient as possible. This is done by considering every
aspect of the eco-system for electrification, including charging, route planning, vehicles, service and other support.
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Ferrovial (Spain) and Lilium to develop US vertiport network
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Ferrovial, a global leading infrastructure operator, and Lilium, the aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet aircraft,
have signed a framework agreement to develop a network of at least ten vertiports. The zero-carbon infrastructure and services will cover strategic locations in all
major cities across Florida. This partnership seeks to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative transport network connecting locations across
Florida. Vertiports are a key component in realizing the enormous potential of innovations in eVTOL aviation, providing infrastructure for landing, recharging, and
taking off with passengers. Ferrovial and Lilium will collaborate in designing and constructing the vertiport facilities as well as the operation and maintenance of
the vertiports for passenger service. The first location in South Florida will be announced as soon as Spring 2021. The Lilium Jet will connect regions in new,
sustainable, and more convenient ways. The efficient and ultra-low noise electric jet engines allow the Lilium Jet to operate in densely populated urban areas and
cover longer distances at high-speed with zero emissions. By saving time and enhancing connectivity, the service will drive significant economic growth for cities
and increase access to industry, culture, and nature. Ferrovial serves a world on the move. The company has earned a reputation as a leading infrastructure investor
and operator, dedicated to developing sustainable solutions throughout the lifecycle of a project with an integrated approach, taking advantage of its business units’
synergies. Ferrovial currently manages $10 billion in assets in the United States. Ferrovial Airports is ready to be a player in the future of vertiports and urban air
mobility. Providing passengers with choice and air travel alternatives contributes to the commitment to enhanced and further personalized passenger experience.
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Kuehne+Nagel (Switzerland) forms strategic partnership with Chinese
pharma specialist Jointown
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Kuehne+Nagel announces a strategic partnership with Jointown, China’s largest non-state-owned pharmaceutical
distribution company, to accelerate its footprint in pharma and healthcare logistics in China. As one of the leading
logistics providers in the world, Kuehne+Nagel has been especially focused on developing pharma & healthcare
expertise for the past decade. The partnership with Jointown now affords access to their fully GxP-compliant,
in-country storage and distribution network, enabling Kuehne+Nagel to comply with the highly-regulated Chinese
pharma & healthcare sector. With Covid-19 vaccines becoming widely approved for use in more countries, Jointown
and Kuehne+Nagel will collaborate to manage vaccine distribution in a safe and timely manner, leveraging their
respective strengths in vaccine storage and distribution both in China and other parts of the world.
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Maersk (Denmark), The Ocean Cleanup extend relationship with new
three-year partnership
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The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. To achieve this
goal, they aim to stop the inflow via rivers and clean up what has already accumulated in the ocean. Its ultimate goal is
reaching a 90% reduction of floating ocean plastic by 2040. Besides Maersk Supply Service support with vessel operations
and offshore project management, Maersk will now support The Ocean Cleanup with logistics end-to-end handling
services, ranging from worldwide shipment from different locations to airfreight, container & special transport, customs
clearance and warehouse and storage management. As part of the partnership agreement, Maersk will also assist The
Ocean Cleanup in deploying scientific sensor technology aboard Maersk’s own fleet to map plastic floating in the oceans
and help the organization have a better understanding of the severity of the problem they are working to solve. The goal
is to assist The Ocean Cleanup in mapping concentrations of harmful plastic in the world's oceans to better focus The
Ocean Cleanup's efforts.
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Royal Mail (UK) partners with Echo by LloydsPharmacy in a trial to
speed-up deliveries of urgent prescriptions and medication
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Royal Mail is working with Echo by LloydsPharmacy to trial faster deliveries of prescriptions to some residents in London and the South East. The trial aims to give customers
a speedy, convenient and secure way to order and receive vital medicine from the comfort of their own home. Initially, customers with time-sensitive requirements who are
ordering at night will receive their deliveries a whole day earlier than they do now. The trial paves the way for a same day delivery service covering morning orders for urgent
medication. Under current arrangements, orders received at night by Echo by LloydsPharmacy are despatched the following day and delivered to the customer the day after
that. This innovative new service enables prescriptions fulfilled the night before to be handed over to Royal Mail in the early hours of the morning and to be delivered to the
customer later in the day. Although the service offers greater convenience for all, it is especially important for vulnerable people who are shielding or not comfortable with
leaving their home at the moment. The move comes as Royal Mail builds on its efforts to help in the nation’s fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Royal Mail has been
working closely with pharmacy companies and NHS trusts across the UK throughout the pandemic by delivering many prescriptions and hospital appointments. Royal Mail
has also been a key partner for the Government’s Coronavirus testing programme since the start of the pandemic, delivering and collecting test kits across the UK since April
2020. The Company also pioneered a unique network of priority postboxes for the rapid return of test kits to labs to help in the country’s fight against the pandemic. This enabled
customers to return their tests quickly and conveniently. The company soon extended collections to take place on a Sunday for the first time. As well as being clearly marked,
priority postboxes can also be identified via the Royal Mail website or app. Royal Mail has delivered around one billion items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to care
homes, GP surgeries and social care providers since April 2020. Royal Mail also delivers vaccination letters on behalf of the government, inviting people to book their
appointments.
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From Airline to Landline: United (USA) Offers Seamless Travel from Denver
International Airport to Breckenridge and Fort Collins
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United announced that it is making it easier for customers to travel to Breckenridge and Fort Collins, Colorado with
convenient year-round ground transportation service connecting through its Denver hub. This is the first time Breckenridge
has ever been served by an airline and will be Fort Collins' first global network carrier service in 25 years. Beginning March
11, United will start daily service to Breckenridge (QKB) and on April 1, will start four-times daily service to Fort Collins
(FNL). The airline is teaming up with Landline – a premium ground transportation company – to offer connecting service to
these popular destinations through Denver International Airport (DEN). Customers can book their travel on united.com
starting, selecting Breckenridge or Fort Collins as their destination. Customers connecting to Breckenridge or Fort Collins at
Denver will transfer to the Landline service from an assigned gate in Concourse A, remaining within the secure airside area
of the terminal. Checked-in baggage will be transferred directly from the plane to the bus. Customers originating in
Breckenridge or Fort Collins will be required to pass through security on transit in DEN.
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United (USA) to Work with Archer Aviation to Accelerate Production of Ad-
vanced, Short-Haul Electric Aircraft
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United Airlines announced that it has completed an agreement to work with air mobility company Archer as part of the airline's broader effort to invest in emerging
technologies that decarbonize air travel. Rather than relying on traditional combustion engines, Archer's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are
designed to use electric motors and have the potential for future use as an 'air taxi' in urban markets. Under the terms of the agreement, United will contribute its
expertise in airspace management to assist Archer with the development of battery-powered, short-haul aircraft. Once the aircraft are in operation and have met
United's operating and business requirements, United, together with Mesa Airlines, would acquire a fleet of up to 200 of these electric aircraft that would be
operated by a partner and are expected to give customers a quick, economical and low-carbon way to get to United's hub airports and commute in dense urban
environments within the next five years. Working with Archer is another example of United's commitment to identifying and investing in innovative technology
that can reduce carbon emissions while also improving the customer experience and earning a strong financial return. The airline was an early stage investor in
Fulcrum BioEnergy and recently partnered with 1PointFive, a joint venture between Oxy Low Carbon Ventures and Rusheen Capital, to jumpstart the
establishment of direct air capture and sequestration technology. With today's technology, Archer's aircraft are designed to travel distances of up to 60 miles at
speeds of up to 150 miles per hour and future models will be designed to travel faster and further. Not only are Archer's aircraft capable of saving individuals time
on their commute, United estimates that using Archer's eVTOL aircraft could reduce CO2 emissions by 47% per passenger on a trip between Hollywood and Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the initial cities where Archer plans to launch its fleet.
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UPS (USA) Healthcare and The UPS Foundation make financial and in-kind
commitment to facilitate equitable worldwide vaccine deliveries
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UPS The UPS Foundation and UPS Healthcare are moving quickly to support an equitable delivery program and
sustainable global supply chain of COVID-19 vaccines. UPS, in collaboration with COVAX, Gavi, the vaccine alliance
and CARE will initially facilitate the delivery of 20 million doses for countries that have not had sufficient access to
vaccines, including top priority groups like healthcare workers. The latest global vaccination rate is approximately six
million doses per day. According to several studies, at that rate it would take an estimated 5.4 years to cover 75 percent
of the global population with a two-dose vaccine. The role of public-private partnerships is a vital component in
building global solutions for global challenges, such as the pandemic, and the needed access to vaccines to fight it.
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ANA (Japan) Cuts Carbon Footprint By Transitioning To Digital Format For
Printed Publications
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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years, will begin offering its in-flight magazine of ANA Group, "TSUBASA
-GLOBAL WINGS-" and other onboard printed publications available on the internet and on the ANA mobile application blank. Set to begin in April, the transition
to digital-only will result in the reduction of approximately 1,540 tons of paper emissions per year. The decision to remove physical copies of TSUBASA
-GLOBAL WINGS- and other printed materials not only increases hygiene but it is just one of many recent policies that ANA has implemented to advance its ANA
commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goalsblank. ANA has consistently prioritized the elevation of ESG standards, working to become a responsible
partner for sustainability as it improves the travel experience. With society becoming more connected, ANA will continue to innovate by further digitizing products
where possible. The design of TSUBASA -GLOBAL WINGS- has changed to make it easier to read on screens, and language accessibility options make content
available in Japanese, English, and Chinese, similar to the original paper format. Customers can browse anytime, anywhere, regardless of boarding or not. In
addition to offering a digital version of TSUBASA -GLOBAL WINGS-, ANA will offer passengers digital copies of magazines and newspapers that were
previously only available in physical form. Passengers can download digital copies of their favorite magazines on the ANA smartphone application up to 24 hours
before scheduled departure, with the content remaining accessible until 24 hours after the scheduled arrival time. The contents are recommended to be downloaded
using an internet connection at home or at the airport before flight. With the inclusion of digital access, ANA is expanding its library of newspaper and magazine
options to include media from a broader range of languages which will fulfill the requests from variety of passengers.
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Delta (USA) and Deloitte commit to reducing carbon emissions via sustainable
fuel agreement
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Delta and Deloitte are one step closer to sustainable business travel, thanks to a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement covering a portion of
Deloitte’s business travel. Deloitte is one of Delta’s first corporate customers to purchase SAF facilitated by Delta. It is part of the airline’s longstanding
commitment to work with customers to reach collective goals for the greater good of our planet. In the year since Delta announced its $1 billion
commitment to carbon neutrality from March 2020 onward, the company remains focused on carbon reduction and removal and stakeholder
engagement in an effort to ensure its operations are more sustainable. The collaboration with Deloitte represents one of the first of what the airline hopes
will be many significant achievements for both areas. To power its SAF agreement with Deloitte, Delta entered into a separate SAF supply agreement
with Neste, a leading producer of low emission, renewable fuel for aircraft. Neste’s SAF is made from sustainably sourced, renewable waste and residue
materials, and it is a drop-in fuel that offers an immediate way to directly reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. Once taking delivery
of the SAF, Delta will be able to offer sustainable air travel solutions to Deloitte and other corporate customers. SAF is an important lever to reduce the
lifecycle carbon emissions from aviation fuel, up to 80 percent when used in pure form compared to fossil jet fuel, and has great potential to scale.
Collaborations like this, between Delta and Deloitte, further support SAF development and represent the growing demand for innovations in clean fuel
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FedEx (USA) Commits to Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040
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FedEx Corp. home of the world’s largest cargo airline, announced an ambitious goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To
help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification, sustainable energy,
and carbon sequestration. This includes a pledge of $100 million to Yale University to help establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture,
accelerating research into methods of carbon sequestration at scale, with an initial focus on helping to offset greenhouse gas emissions equivalent
to current airline emissions. The path toward sustainability requires new strategies for removing and storing Earth’s excess carbon. The Yale Center
for Natural Carbon Capture will catalyze interdisciplinary research across the natural sciences and engineering in an effort to accelerate this work.
Center researchers will develop methods that build on natural carbon storage systems, including biological ecosystems and the geological carbon
cycle, improving, where possible, how quickly carbon can be absorbed, how much can be contained, and how long it can be stored. Through these
efforts, Yale scientists aim to create a portfolio of carbon removal strategies that have impacts on a global scale. Building upon initial successes in
the aviation sector, the center will broaden its scope to address additional global sources of emissions – publishing and sharing its findings so that
businesses, industries, and governments can benefit from work that will accelerate the adoption and implementation of natural carbon capture
strategies around the world.
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FedEx (USA) Establishes New Initiative to Support Local HBCUs
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FedEx Corp. announced a pledge to commit $5 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Mississippi and
Tennessee. The initiative will create valuable education and job readiness for students at Tennessee State University, Jackson State University,
Mississippi Valley State University, and LeMoyne-Owen College. The initiative is a collaborative effort among FedEx and each school designed
to help prepare students for the workforce beyond formal education. A portion of the multi-year commitment will be used to offer relief support to
help students, faculty and staff at each school who have suffered adverse economic impact due to COVID-19. This new initiative builds on the
longstanding relationship between these HBCUs and FedEx, which includes endowed scholarships at Jackson State University, Tennessee State
University and LeMoyne-Owen College; a customized career readiness program established at Mississippi Valley State University; and leadership
summits in support of the Southern Heritage Classic for students at both Tennessee State University and Jackson State University. announcement
reinforces the company’s longstanding commitment to advancing inclusion and empowering economic opportunity in the Black community.
Through skills training programs, mentoring, and collaboration with leading national and local organizations, FedEx is focused on making the
communities it serves more equitable, helping empower diverse voices, and providing access to leadership, educational and employment
opportunities.
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JetBlue (USA) Foundation Provides Emergency Grants to 12 STEM Organizations
Severely Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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JetBlue announced a round of rapid response grants from the JetBlue Foundation. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected funding
for non-profits and education programs. To help with immediate needs, the JetBlue Foundation issued a round of emergency grants to 12
aviation and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education grantees and partners in need of financial support to continue
their critical work reaching students and communities traditionally underrepresented in these fields. The JetBlue Foundation, founded in
2013, is independent from JetBlue and has a separate Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee both made up of JetBlue
crewmembers from across the airline. These grants are provided directly from the JetBlue Foundation. The JetBlue Foundation, the first
airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and STEM education, invited a group of previous grantees and partners to apply.
This round of grants supports education programs focused on mentorship, technical education training and social justice, with a joint goal
of increasing access and awareness of STEM and aviation careers. The rapid response cycle will help organizations committed to racial
and gender equity that have encountered financial setbacks in achieving their missions due to the pandemic. Considerations were given
to programs providing opportunities for virtual engagement and those in need of technology resources for online and remote education.
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Maersk (Denmark) will operate the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023
– seven years ahead of schedule
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Maersk accelerates the efforts to decarbonize marine operations with the launch of the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years
ahead of the initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned new buildings will have dual fuel technology installed, enabling either carbon neutral
operations or operation on standard very low sulphur fuel oil. Around half of Maersk’s 200 largest customers have set – or are in the process of
setting – ambitious science-based or zero carbon targets for their supply chains, and the figure is on the rise. Maersk’s methanol feeder vessel will
have a capacity of around 2000 TEU and be deployed in one of its intra-regional networks. While the vessel will be able to operate on standard
VLSFO, the plan is to operate the vessel on carbon neutral e-methanol or sustainable bio-methanol from day one. A carbon neutral future for
shipping requires innovation, test and collaboration across multiple industry partners. Maersk continues to explore several carbon neutral fuel
pathways and expects multiple fuel solutions to exist alongside each other in the future. Methanol (e-methanol and bio-methanol), alcohol-lignin
blends and ammonia remain the primary fuel candidates for the future. A key collaboration partner is the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for
Zero Carbon Shipping, an independent, non-profit research and development center, that works across sectors, organisations, research areas and
regulators to accelerate the development and implementation of new energy systems and technologies.
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Maersk (Denmark) launches a dedicated block train from China to Poland to
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Maersk’s 41-container-long block train left the Chinese city of Yiwu (Zhejiang province) on its way to the intermodal terminal in
Małaszewicze, Poland, carrying personal protective equipment (PPE) procured by Zarys International Group, a leading Polish
medical supplies provider, and commissioned by the Polish Material Reserves Agency. The Material Reserves Agency is a Polish
national institution that purchases, stores and distributes strategic reserves. Its supply of medical reserves includes medicines,
vaccines, disinfectants, protective clothing and all other medical equipment currently needed in the fight against COVID-19. The
protective equipment carried by Maersk’s new block train will ultimately be distributed to medical institutions across the country.
During 2020, Maersk has arranged a total of 209 tailored intercontinental trains from China to European countries, including
Germany, France, Sweden, Poland, Belarus and Russia and has increased its footprint in Turkey and Georgia with first-ever block
trains developed for those markets. The company has also expanded its unique sea-rail-sea product (the AE19 service), which became
a permanent product in October, after being launched also in the eastbound direction in March 2020, connecting North European
origins with several destination ports in Asia.
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NYK (Japan) to Build Two New LPG Dual-Fuel VLGCs
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NYK is delighted to announce the order of its first two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large gas carriers
(VLGCs) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. Both ships will be built at the KHI Sakaide Works shipyard and are set for
delivery in 2022. When LPG is used as fuel, exhaust gas from the ordered VLGCs will contain at least 85% less sulfur
oxide (SOx) and 15% less carbon dioxide (CO2) compared to conventional VLGCs equipped with fuel-oil engines. These
new VLGCs will comply not only with the SOx Global Cap regulations* that were tightened from January 2020 but also
with the EEDI phase 3 requirements. In addition, by equipping the ships with LPG tanks on deck, it will be possible to
load LPG for fuel separately from the LPG cargo. Having the LPG tanks on deck allows more LPG to be loaded for fuel
and thus extends the cruising range of the vessel when LPG is used as fuel. In the future, by promoting the development
of an eco-friendly fleet, NYK will provide customers with a low-carbon transportation mode and contribute to the
reduction of environmental loads and the realization of a sustainable global society.
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Removing Financial Barriers: Southwest Airlines (USA) Delivers Gift Of
Travel For Medical Patients And Caregivers
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Southwest Airlines Co. announced it has donated 7,500 roundtrip tickets to help remove the financial burden for those
who need to travel for life-changing or specialized medical care. More than 75 nonprofit hospitals and medical
transportation organizations across the United States received the tickets through Southwest's® Medical
Transportation Grant Program, allowing them to bring patients and caregivers closer to much-needed medical care. To
view the full list of participating hospitals and charitable organizations for 2021, visit Southwest.com/medical grant.
Since this signature program's inception in 2007, Southwest has donated nearly $39 million in transportation value,
helping to remove the financial costs associated with travel for more than 96,000 patients and caregivers. Visit
Southwest's 50th Anniversary website to see the Medical Transportation Grant Program at work.
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Union Pacific's (USA) Science-based Targets Reducing Emissions Approved
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Union Pacific announced it received approval of its science-based targets determining how much and how quickly the
company will reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved the
targets to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from its operations 26% by 2030 against a 2018 baseline. SBTi
independently assesses corporate emissions reduction targets in line with what climate scientists say is needed to meet
the Paris Agreement goals – limiting global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. While Union
Pacific works to further reduce its environmental footprint, it is important to note railroads already are one of the most
fuel efficient means of transportation. Moving freight by rail instead of truck reduces GHG emissions by up to 75%.
On average, Union Pacific moves a ton of freight 454 miles on a single gallon of diesel fuel.
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UPS (USA) Inducts 1,412 Of Its Safest Drivers Into Circle Of Honor
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UPS announced the induction of 1,412 men and women into the Circle of Honor, an elite group of UPS drivers who
have been among the safest drivers on the road, and have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With
those new inductees, the Circle of Honor now includes 10,779 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers. As a global
pandemic made their services more important than ever, UPS drivers continued to help deliver three percent of the
world’s GDP – averaging over 20 million packages per day in 2020, from important documents and just-in-time
business inventory, to food, clothing and even critical PPE along with millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Safe
driving is a focus for all UPS drivers, who as a group log close to 3.5 billion miles per year and deliver 5.5 billion
packages annually. Collectively, active UPS Circle of Honor drivers have driven about 15 billion miles without so
much as a fender-bender.
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