Operations at The South Africa Customs building at JNB port is currently suspended due concerns related to COVID-19 employee infections. They are currently preparing their offices for a deep cleaning and disinfecting before they will re-open. Marken is closely monitoring the situation, we are in direct contact with the Port Health Authority and are awaiting… Read more »

We are pausing the Supply Chain Update based on the evolving world situation and phased re-openings around the world. Updates will be published as appropriate based on global or regional changes. We thank you for your continued interest and support. We wish you all good health and continued safety. GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS Click here to view… Read more »

CHARTERED A PRIVATE PLANE IN GEORGIA TO TRANSPORT TO TESTING FACILITIES   With limited time to maintain lab sample viability and no cargo flight options available, Marken chartered a private plane today to transport biological samples from clinical trial patients to testing facilities outside the country of Georgia. GOAL Pick up from various investigator sites… Read more »

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Following recent updates regarding COVID-19 in several countries including Italy, South Korea, and China,  Marken remains committed to the safety of our clients, patients, and our own team members while we continue to ensure that your shipments are cleared and delivered with minimum disruption. You should contact your local Marken office if you wish to… Read more »

As a follow up to recent communications surrounding Direct to Patient (DTP) services in China during the coronavirus outbreak, we continue to update you as the situation evolves.   Marken teams are providing DTP services in many cities across China.  Challenges to the process do exist and each DTP opportunity will be implemented as requested… Read more »

While we work with local and national health authorities as well as local service providers to understand what service changes can be implemented in China, we are closely monitoring any regulatory updates as well as legal or privacy positioning shifts in policies of the Central Chinese government.  Throughout this process, we are committed to maintaining… Read more »

We are closely following the growing list of carriers with flight embargoes now in place with restrictions or cancellations of flights to and from China in light of the coronavirus. Recent announcements of extensions to the Lunar New Year holidays in several Chinese cities will likely impact ground operations and processing times for Customs and… Read more »

Marken is closely following reports for islands in the Caribbean following a 7.7 underwater earthquake between the coasts of Cuba and Jamaica. Contingency plans are in place to ensure there is no delay to shipments and Marken will continue to follow any further updates of damage or impact.

While concerns regarding the Wuhan Coronavirus have escalated globally, Marken is committed to the safety of your shipments and is confident in the ability of our teams to serve our clients around the world. While authorities have enacted strict travel bans for the several Chinese cities, all other cities in China continue to operate normally… Read more »