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NEWS IN BRIEF,
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has infected millions around the world.
Many of the options currently being
studied will require storing and trans-
porting in refrigerated containers.
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate must be
stored at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit,
according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, while manu-
facturer Moderna’s vaccine candidate
would need to be transported at minus
4 degrees Fahrenheit.
The logistical task will include
moving billions of doses and a global
“cold chain” controlling the tem-
perature and humidity to preserve
the effectiveness of the formulas. In
a white paper, “Delivering Pandemic
Resilience,” DHL estimated it could take
15,000 flights, 200,000 pallet move-
ments and 15 million cold deliveries
that will rely on a pre-established net- As logistic companies prepare to approved for distribution during the
work of warehouse and transportation be ready whenever a vaccine is ready, holiday shipping season.
capabilities. it’s likely that one or more could be In the U.S., the CDC, Health and
Human Services and the Department
of Defense are leading the planning for
distribution. The CDC has asked states
to be ready to possibly receive a vaccine
by as early as Nov. 1.

STUDY FINDS MILEAGE-BASED
USER FEES COULD PENALIZE THE
FUEL EFFICIENT
The Eastern Transportation
Coalition released the results of the
first multi-state mileage-based user fee
(MBUF) pilot project for commercial
trucks, finding that using one rate for
all trucks can put fuel-efficient vehicles
Compliance, safety at a disadvantage when it comes to pay-

ing for roads and bridges.
“Though neutral on whether such
and risk solutions a model presents the ultimate answer to
the fuel tax conundrum, the Coalition
that provide believes evaluating these fees in real-
world scenarios is central to finding a
work-by-exception sustainable solution,” according to a

statement.
The truck pilot explored how the
efficiencies. MBUF concept could be applied to

heavy trucks and the feasibility of using
existing regulations, administrative

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