French logistics service provider Geodis has obtained GDP accreditation in China as the company ramps up its services to meet the demands of the growing healthcare market. The forwarder said the accreditation underscores its commitment to ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products during transport, citing how COVID-19 exposing the emerging risks and weaknesses of the industry’s supply chain. The implications of the accreditation are extensive, given the stringent … [Read more...] about Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
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Cargolux renews GDP certification
Cargolux Airlines successfully passed its GDP Surveillance Audit, validating its GDP certification for another year and attesting that the company’s management system fulfills the requirements of the EU directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’ and of WHO guidelines. Cargolux became the world’s first GDP certified airline in January 2014, confirming its compliance with EU GDP/WHO requirements and Cargolux’s dedication to operate a consistent quality … [Read more...] about Cargolux renews GDP certification
Swiss WorldCargo offers real-time visibility for sensitive shipments
Moving to meet the need for timely information and transparency in supply chain logistics, Swiss WorldCargo now allows the transportation of SWISS-approved active tracking devices (ATDs) as of November 2016. Additionally, Swiss WorldCargo provides a 24/7 dedicated intervention team able to react to any deviation worldwide based on ATD data. "This service is unique to Swiss WorldCargo customers as it offers the transparency of real-time information and an intervention team which can influence … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo offers real-time visibility for sensitive shipments
Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
Aiming to capture a larger market share in the transport of high-yield, temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, Emirates SkyCargo has upped its game with the official launch of the only EU Good Distribution Practice-certified facility in the region and the only GDP-cerftified multi-airport hub in the world. The global pharmaceutical industry is forcast to grow at a pace of 22-23 per cent between 2014 and 2018. “As a leader in the global air cargo industry we decided that it was not … [Read more...] about Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
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
PACTL obtains CEIV Pharma certification
The new cool chain infrastructure at Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) has successfully completed the validation process to obtain the International Air Transport Association's (IATA’s) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in Pharmaceutical Logistics. As a result, PACTL now operates the first Chinese air cargo terminal that has obtained the CEIV certification. “Having satisfied the IATA CEIV Pharma regulations, our new cool centre now fully … [Read more...] about PACTL obtains CEIV Pharma certification
