AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has become the first airline in Russia and the seventh in the world to be awarded IATA's Center of Excellence for Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for the global transportation of pharma products via its cargo hub in Sheremetyevo, Moscow. The transportation of temperature sensitive pharma shipments is one of the fastest-growing air cargo markets, driven by global demand for healthcare and life science products. In order to comply … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo gains IATA CEIV certification
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IJS Global GEFCO awarded GDP cert in Netherlands
IJS Global GEFCO Netherlands (NL) has been awarded a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate by the Dutch Ministry of Health, with immediate effect. The internationally-recognised GDP certification plays a key role in assuring the quality and integrity of the transport and distribution of Medicinal Products for Human Use and focuses on the use of specialised equipment, well-established pharmaceutical working procedures, and continuously improving pharma handling expertise. “This is a … [Read more...] about IJS Global GEFCO awarded GDP cert in Netherlands
Schiphol community launches CEIV Pharma programme
The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol logistics community has launched a closed pharma chain programme that will be International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV Pharma-certified, and will offer pharma manufacturers new levels of transparency. The announcement was made during the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Berlin. The initiative is the brain-child of Schiphol’s Pharma Task Force, launched in July 2015 by Air Cargo Netherlands, the Dutch Air Cargo Industry Association, and supported by … [Read more...] about Schiphol community launches CEIV Pharma programme
Finnair lays terminal cornerstone, becomes first CEIV airline
Finnair Cargo has received certification under IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics program (CEIV Pharma). Finnair joined the programme under the successful Brussels Airport CEIV Pharma Community approach, as Brussels is Finnair Cargo's 2nd hub. Pharmaceuticals such as vaccines and biotech medicines are among the most delicate products transported as air cargo, and therefore, it is essential to ensure their transport follows a global … [Read more...] about Finnair lays terminal cornerstone, becomes first CEIV airline
IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for further action on three vital aspects of the air cargo business: transitioning to paperless freight processes, a focus on global handling standards for pharmaceutical freight, and tough action to ensure the continued safe transportation of lithium batteries by air. “Air cargo has had a challenging few years. 2014 saw the first significant boost in volumes since 2010, a trend we expect to continue this year. Revenues, … [Read more...] about IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
UTi receives IATA's CEIV pharma certification
UTi Worldwide Inc. has achieved CEIV Pharma certification in the comprehensive IATA training and pharmaceutical freight certification programme, the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV), at Brussels Airport. "With this certification, UTi provides clients a competitive advantage in assuring cold chain integrity beyond the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) to which the rest of the air freight industry adheres," said Phil Abbate, UTi global vice president, Pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about UTi receives IATA's CEIV pharma certification
