American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
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Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Cargolux introduces a new direct weekly flight from Luxembourg to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico from 2 October bringing the number of weekly services it operates between Europe and Puerto Rico to five. Cargolux utilised highly specialised cool chain equipment and the most modern dedicated freighter in the industry, the B747-8F, that is ideally suited for perishable and cool chain shipments with its four independently adjustable climate zones, superior range and speed, the carrier said. Cargolux has … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Pelican BioThermal partners Zuellig in Asia
Pelican BioTh ermal, a global leader providing a wide and innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, has reached a new partnership with Asia’s Zuellig Pharma. Th e pharma partnership further aligns with Pelican BioTh ermal’s plans to grow in the region and the new contract will see Zuellig Pharma in Vietnam utilise reusable Crēdo products and Crēdo Cube for parcel shipments. Additional products being used to transport pharma products … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal partners Zuellig in Asia
Forwarders need better pharma understanding
Logistics companies must improve their understanding of the pharmaceutical industry to better serve their customers, IJS Global director Naomi Landman told delegates at the recent Flypharma Conference in London, UK. She said the pharmaceutical industry is going through a major transition, moving away from a one-size-fi ts all model to one built carefully around individual care, personalisation and wellness. “We need to come together and collectively broaden our understanding of the pharma … [Read more...] about Forwarders need better pharma understanding
Jan de Rijk boosts cold chain focus with Omega buy
With a distinct aroma of acquisitions in the air recently following major logistics consolidation emanating out of US-based XPO Logistics, Netherlandsbased Jan de Rijk Logistics Group has scooped up fellow compatriot Omega Logistics as it seeks to expand is reach into temperature controlled logistics. Jan de Rijk announced that from 15 September, it has acquired 100 per cent control of Omega Logistics, based in the Netherlands. Omega Logistics is a niche player with a temperature controlled … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk boosts cold chain focus with Omega buy
Pharma-logistics sector is “behind the curve”
The pharma-logistics sector is facing a “shaky future” and needs to quickly embrace supply chain reform according to supply chain champion, Alan Kennedy speaking at the FlyPharma 2015 Conference in London on last month. Kennedy stressed that service providers need to embrace more integrated working practices if they are going to meet the escalating cost and performance demands coming from pharma shippers. According to Kennedy, the pharma-logistics sector is facing a very shaky future as an … [Read more...] about Pharma-logistics sector is “behind the curve”