<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:16:19 +0200 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:15:05 +0100 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM and Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport begin transport of Covid-19 vaccines to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands https://news.klm.com/klm-and-dutch-ministry-of-health-welfare-and-sport-begin-transport-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-the-caribbean-part-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands/ https://news.klm.com/klm-and-dutch-ministry-of-health-welfare-and-sport-begin-transport-of-covid-19-vaccines-to-the-caribbean-part-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands/436628Today saw the first flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bonaire and Aruba carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines destined for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is the first of several shipments that will deliver the vaccines to the various islands in the coming weeks. The vaccines were loaded into the aircraft in the presence of Dutch State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport, Paul Blokhuis, responsible for healthcare in the Dutch Caribbean, and Pieter Elbers, CEO of KLM.

]]>The Air France KLM Martinair Cargo division handles more than 80,000 pharmaceutical shipments annually and has many years of experience transporting temperature-controlled medicines. The distribution of Covid-19 vaccines poses specific transport and security challenges and the division has developed a dedicated process to ensure swift, reliable and safe distribution.

Dry ice

Each of the various vaccines has its own temperature requirements: +2 to +8 degrees Celsius, frozen at ‑20 degrees Celsius, or between ‑70 and ‑80 degrees Celsius. It is vital that these temperatures are guaranteed throughout the entire transport operation. The Pfizer vaccine shipped to Bonaire and Aruba today has been packed with dry ice. This will keep it at the right temperature for several days, as long the containers are stored in an environment of between +2 to +25 degrees Celsius. Upon arrival on Bonaire and Aruba, the vaccines are immediately stored in a suitable temperature-controlled environment.

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:15:05 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_-mwg7304.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/-mwg7304.jpg?10000 Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ready to transport COVID-19 vaccines https://news.klm.com/air-france-klm-martinair-cargo-ready-to-transport-covid-19-vaccines/ https://news.klm.com/air-france-klm-martinair-cargo-ready-to-transport-covid-19-vaccines/423338Temperature controlled aircraft transport possible up to -80°CAs of March this year, Air France KLM's cargo division is committed to maintaining its global air freight network as part of vital freight flows. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare institutions and individuals could and can have access to medicines, medical equipment and personal protective equipment and other critical products. Now the next logistical challenge is facing: the worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Around 15 billion vaccines are expected to be distributed worldwide. Many of these will have to be transported at very low temperatures. For example, the Pfizer vaccine must be stored frozen (at -70°C degrees Celsius). Other vaccines should be distributed at a constant temperature between +2 and +8°C. AFKLMP Cargo has developed logistic solutions with its partners to ensure the quality of the vaccines throughout the distribution chain and is ready for it.

More information in this press release.

]]> KLM has previously contributed to the airlift for a flow of approximately 90 million mouth masks, protective clothing and respiratory equipment. Now we are going to bring the vaccine safely and quickly to the Netherlands and the rest of the world. I am proud that our Cargo colleagues will carry out this complex and responsible task.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:41:52 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_klmcargovaccin.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/klmcargovaccin.jpg?10000