Saudia Cargo is bolstering its services for the healthcare and life sciences industry as the carrier achieved the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from IATA. 

The certification is designed to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. 

The airline, which started the certification process a year ago, said it has seen an increase in pharma-related shipments over the last four years and is looking to serve the expanding Middle East pharmaceutical market with ‘top-notch’ products, whilst priotizing cargo safety and security. 

“We’ve made the firm commitment to facilitate the leasing of the best temperature-controlled packaging options and unrivaled knowledge to guarantee secure and dependable pharmaceutical transportation in the rapidly expanding Middle East market,” stated Teddy Zebitz, Saudia Cargo chief. 

Saudia is focused on upholding the greatest levels of excellence, security, and safety in pharmaceutical logistics, and has affiliations with like-minded organisations like Pharma Aero, Envirotainer, DoKaSch, CSafe, va-Q-tec, SkyCell, and Tower Cold Chain.