One year after the first vaccine was delivered, the UPS has announced that 1 billion vaccine doses have now been delivered around the world.
The announcement came Tuesday morning, touting the service's tracking technology and global network.
“UPSers have been essential in the fight against COVID-19, delivering equitable access to critical healthcare services,” said Chief Sales and Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President, UPS Global Healthcare Kate Gutmann. “This milestone would not have been possible without every person in our global network working tirelessly, alongside our partners and customers, to accelerate vaccine distribution and help keep communities as safe as possible.”
The UPS' global network helped ensure that vaccines reached areas with lower accessibility and supplied over 3 million pounds of dry ice to help transport vaccines safely.
“Service is in our DNA. We will continue to provide life-saving supplies, vaccines and other therapies with a constant eye on equitable distribution in every country we serve,” said Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Laura Lane, who also has responsibility for global social impact and sustainability.
Over the past year, UPS has provided freezer donations and vaccine deliveries to remote and rural parts of the globe; provided real-time tracking that could place vaccine shipments within 10 feet of their location; and supported over 130 vaccine clinical trials.
To learn more about what UPS has done to transport vaccines around the globe, click here.
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