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Regional Logistics Unit

The Regional Logistics Unit (RLU) under PADRU supports operation logistics management before, during and after a disaster, collaborating in the development of assessment and definition of the logistics strategy in the field.

The RLU manages two warehouses: one in Howard in Panama City and the other in the Colon Free Trade Zone. These warehouses store humanitarian relief supplies for immediate distribution to 25,000 families (125,000 people). These supplies can be shipped in less than 24 hours to the affected area.

Several Partner National Societies store humanitarian relief items in RLU warehouses."
 

American Red Cross
British Red Cross and
Canadian Red Cross

Upon the request of these Partner National Societies, PADRU manages shipments to wherever required. UNICEF also has humanitarian relief items stored in PADRU’s warehouses.
From 2001 to December 2007, RLU has distributed:

More than 2,700 tons of humanitarian relief aid through:

  • Over 100 shipments by sea
  • Over 45 shipments by air
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    Up to December 2007, the RLU has provided services for over 600 procurement processes. A portfolio of 143 suppliers that comply with Federation standards ensures supplies are available for immediate distribution.

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    The Global Fleet Base has a responsibility to ensure that all vehicles operated under the International Federation umbrella whether owned, loaned or rented, fall within the operational guidelines. The Global Fleet Base is responsible for the strategy, planning, development, procurement and management of VRP (Vehicle Rental Programme) vehicles and Heavy Fleet vehicles.