Aid groups test faster ways to deliver supplies
Pre-positioned warehouses and shared logistics are being trialled.
By Weekly Times Staff1 min read
Several humanitarian organisations are trialling shared warehouses and transport so that supplies reach affected areas within hours rather than days.
The pilot pairs local suppliers with international groups, reducing the need to fly goods in from abroad.
Organisers say they will publish delivery times openly so the approach can be judged on results.
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