Brussels Airport is the first European hub for pharmaceutical freight using IATA’s global certification programme for shipping cold-chain pharmaceuticals. The IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV Pharma) is a standardised global certification programme that trains and conducts onsite assessments to provide the expertise needed adequately to transport cold-chain pharmaceutical products across the world. Brussels Airport is inviting a group of 10 local stakeholders … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport is IATA certified as pharma hub
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China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Seeing the potential of the cold chain market, China Airlines (CI) recently signed a contract with Envirotainer,a world-leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions. The cooperation between these two parties allows them to offer logistical services to clients in the healthcare market, said China Airlines Cargo. As part of the agreement, Envirotainer will provide the CI team with a series of training and operational courses on the different types of active temperature-controlled air … [Read more...] about China Airlines Cargo signs Envirotainer deal
Thailand in danger of losing out on perishables
At a recent international food exhibition held annually in Japan, the Thai booth advertised itself as the “Kitchen of the Worldâ€Â. No surprise as there is big global demand for its high quality fruits and vegetables. But over the last few years, Thai fresh produce has taken a beating from stiff competition in India, Kenya, Ghana, Peru and other countries. By Manfred Singh in Bangkok. While food costs are high, Thai logistics costs have pushed it higher. To top it all, there is … [Read more...] about Thailand in danger of losing out on perishables
