Mass anti-Covid vaccinations have focused attention on vaccine storage and transport processes. An epochal challenge, which merges with the ever-present theme of the transport of biological samples. Hub and Spoke Model for the Healthcare Sector The corporateization of health facilities has led to the creation of a Hub and Spoke network of laboratories. This model implies the connection of local Spoke transport flows to a central Hub, with the aim of optimizing resources and reducing waste. The widespread presence of sampling centers throughout the national territory and the need for domestic withdrawals generate the obligation to guarantee the personnel involved in the various stages of transport adequate and continuous training and the availability of procedures for packaging, labeling and the safe transfer of samples. Two modes of transport There are two types of transport of biological samples: - Local transport (intra-mural): the laboratory is inside the structure where the ...