CEVA Logistics has appointed Turhan Ozen as senior vice president responsible for the company’s global Healthcare sector. CEVA recently launched an independent global Healthcare sector – previously a sub-sector of Consumer and Retail – to leverage the company’s significant presence in this market, with revenues of more than US$300 million annually. CEVA has established business in each of the Healthcare industry’s sub-sectors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, … [Read more...] about CEVA appoints new head for global healthcare
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EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
Etihad Cargo has unveiled TempCheck, its new cargo solution created to ensure the integrity of all temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products as they are transported around the world. Supervised by trained and experienced service teams and ground handling staff, TempCheck incorporates the latest equipment, processes and operating procedures that keep all pharmaceutical products within a temperature controlled environment at every stage of the journey, from the cool room … [Read more...] about Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
SATS announces cold-chain training institute
SATS announces cold-chain training institute Eyeing the growing middle class demand in Asia for fresh food and pharmaceutical products, Singapore-based ground handler, SATS Ltd, has announced a new SATS Coolport Academy to build the capabilities of cold-chain professionals locally and in the region. It has also launched a one-stop e-Acceptance initiative, which will transform the process for the lodging of export cargo at its airfreight terminals at Changi Airport. … [Read more...] about SATS announces cold-chain training institute
JAL, Japan Post expand Cool EMS to France
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Post will expand delivery areas for Cool EMS Service to France from 1 April 2015, in addition to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Meanwhile, the number of post offices available for Cool EMS Service will be increased from 25 to 78 across Japan. In France, Paris is famous for its restaurants and haute cuisine, and there are many Japanese restaurants, too. This is the first time for Cool EMS Service to reach European areas. JAL and Japan … [Read more...] about JAL, Japan Post expand Cool EMS to France
PACTL’s perishables centre to open in July
Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co. (PACTL) is in the final stages of building a new perishable centre. The new facility will enable the company to provide the whole range of temperature conditions needed for handling perishables and pharmaceuticals at any time. It is due to go into operation in July 2015 once it has gained IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Certification for Pharmaceutical Logistics. Shanghai Pudong International Airport … [Read more...] about PACTL’s perishables centre to open in July
