If you haven't seen the press coverage, please find a link to an HFW website article about a major project relating to the Moderna vaccine on which we have been advising: HFW | HFW Advises ICTSI On Landmark Philippines Covid-19.

We are currently advising lines, 3PLs and terminal operators on their cold storage/pharma products with a view to winning vaccine business. Last year, my team also advised on PPE logistics contracts aggregating over USD1 billion in value.

Join Nick Savvides, Managing Editor, Container News, Michael Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention, TT Club, Craig Neame, Partner, HFW and Al Tama, Vice President and General Manager Container & Port Solutions, ORBCOMM as they discuss Legal, Loss Prevention & Compliance. The technical and technological dimensions of covid-19 vaccine logistics. Including; Safe carriage of COVID-19 vaccines, key considerations to managing risk and prevent loss, supply chain liability, legal and insurance implications for container logistics and transport providers, In-transit visibility, traceability and chain of custody - IoT, data and digitalisation. As well as discussing managing contractual obligations, regulatory processes and documentation for cross-border vaccine trade.

What can the container industry do to help in the fight against theft and counterfeiting of vaccines and ancillaries? What can the container industry do to help in the fight against theft and counterfeiting of vaccines and ancillaries?

· Awareness and training (market forces) on what are theft attractive commodities and how they are ever-changing.

· Development and provision of security solutions, track, trace, security seals.

· Due diligence in contractor selection where applicable.

· Vigilance

· Information security

· Collaboration, sharing experience and knowledge of incidents.