Updated April 3, 2020 GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS FDA Announced Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic. (Click here to read guidelines) The European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and national Head of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published new recommendations for sponsors on how to manage the conduct of clinical trials.… 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 embargos now in place with restrictions or cancelations 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 »

As Philippines residents watch the growing Taal Volcano situation near the capital of Manila,  authorities report that the Manila airport remains open for Customs and shipments. Marken operations teams have contingency plans in place should the situation change and is also available to assist clients with any shipments impacted by other couriers.

A general strike in France affecting transportation and other public service sectors will commence on Thursday, December 5, 2019. While there will be  significant disruptions to rail, air, and local transportation services, please note that Marken has implemented contingency plans to avoid impacts wherever possible. Marken will contact clients with any affected shipments but clients… Read more »