Apollo LogiSolutions (ALS) informed that it is partnering with UNICEF Ventures-funded blockchain technology firm StaTwig; Coldman, Kool Solutions, GMR-Hyderabad airport and Indigo for providing vaccine logistics by using an integrated platform.
The Logistics company which is expected to soon launch its new solution is in “active conversations” with various pharma companies that have either completed or are in the final phase of testing of Covid-19 vaccines which includes Dr Reddy’s.
As per the release, the platform is expected to bring vial level visibility on track and trace, chain of custody management and temperature continuity.
ALS is also in talks with healthcare and pharma sector players, local and central government authorities and ministries.
The company which aims to enhance the current Covid-19 vaccine distribution model in India with its solution, has onboarded UNICEF-backed blockchain technology firm StaTwig for technology capabilities; Coldman, Kool Solutions and other companies for cold chain warehousing of 70,000+ pallet capacity at ten locations in India and GMR-Hyderabad airport and Indigo airlines for air transportation.
“We will continue to add more to make the platform more robust as part of our commitment in creating an effective end-to-end distribution platform for the Covid-19 vaccine.”
~Raaja Kanwar, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Apollo LogiSolutions
“India manufacturers (account for) 60 per cent of global vaccines by volume. With this integrated solution that ensures quality and safety of the vaccines both in domestic and international supply chains, we can make Indian vaccines market much more resilient and sustainable.”
~Sid Chakravarthy, Founder of StaTwig