5 Dec 2020- Logistics Conglomerate Lina Group of Companies, collectively known as OneLGC, is uniquely positioned to support the safe delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to every Filipino nationwide.

With its worldwide network, local ground facilities, and knowledge in cold chain distribution,  OneLGC is ready to provide its logistics expertise in ensuring that COVID-19 vaccines are delivered securely from point of origin to the farthest barangay in the Philippines.

Alberto D. Lina, Founder and Chairman of the Lina Group of Companies, prides  in the dedicated professionals who continuously plan logistics routes, apply high levels of safety standards, and ensure that each package delivered is handled with care.

“With our integrated and seamless approach, you can be assured that safety and security of packages is our priority in serving our kababayan.  OneLGC is always ready to support and collaborate  with  the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), Department of Health (DOH), and National Task Force (NTF).  We understand that a whole of government and of nation approach is necessary for this time of  COVID-19 pandemic. Our bayanihan values  and pakikipagkapwa will guide us as we embark on delivering the much needed vaccines,” says Lina.

With over 40 years in the industry, OneLGC comprises companies that are well poised with logistics tools to handle sensitive and time-critical  shipments, including but not limited to time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, from pick-up to delivery. U-Freight handles inbound and outbound shipments. Nague, Malic, Magnawa, and Associates Customs Brokers (NMM) can process documents for customs clearance.  Cargohaus is a customs bonded warehouse with a cold chain facility in its main warehouses in Parañaque, Laguna, and Clark.

AIR21 is the first logistics company in the Philippines to be given a License to Operate (LTO) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). With its temperature-controlled vehicles, command center, and tracking tools, AIR21 delivers pharmaceutical products safely day in and day out.

Affiliate companies also support its seamless objectives.  eKonek Pilipinas is an IT company that develops multi-industry IT solutions. Dynamic Outsource Solutions (DOS1) can handle 24/7 calls for communications support.  Panahon.TV communicates clear and timely weather, climate change, and disaster risk reduction information.  Integrated Waste Management, Inc.  (IWMI) properly disposes of hazardous medical waste.  OneLGC completes the supply chain with environmental compliance from delivery to disposal.

OneLGC has also established its disaster risk reduction capabilities.  It has reservists trained  by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ready to be deployed and an 800 megahertz private radio network that serves as a complement and backs up during hazardous situations such as typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and other emergencies. Ube Express can transport essential medical and logistics workers.

OneLGC looks forward to collaborating and cooperating with the government, private sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), and communities in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines safely and securely.