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
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Agility opens pharma competence centre in Brazil
Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has opened a Pharmaceutical Competence Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The dedicated facility will offer pharma companies world-class solutions and industry know-how in pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics, the company said. The Agility Pharmaceutical Competence Center is managed by Agility experts trained in the benchmark Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards developed by the World Health Organisation and European Union. Strict adherence … [Read more...] about Agility opens pharma competence centre in Brazil
IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Following the success of their two workshops in London, IAG Cargo and Exelsius, the international Cold Chain Management Consultancy, have announced that their next GDP Academy training workshop will take place in Hyderabad, India. Scheduled for 29-30 September, the Good Distribution Practice Academy combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside area. Students will be able to witness the handling … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Hactl passes GDP annual audit
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest cargo handler – has successfully passed its World Health Organisation (WHO) Good Distribution Practices (GDP) annual surveillance audit. The audit is required in order to maintain GDP accreditation. Hactl achieved GDP accreditation – covering the provision of handling, logistics and storage services for pharmaceuticals – in 2014 and was the first handling agent in Hong Kong to do so. The audit, conducted by independent GDP … [Read more...] about Hactl passes GDP annual audit
AISATS facility receives GDP certification
The Bengaluru (BLR) Airfreight Terminal facility of Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) received its Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification, a system that ensures the quality of a pharmaceutical product is maintained throughout the distribution process. Willy Ko, CEO, AISATS said, “AISATS has always been aligned towards establishing itself as a world-class service provider. We firmly believe in setting the benchmark for Distribution Practices and this GDP … [Read more...] about AISATS facility receives GDP certification
Exelsius launches pharma handling qualification
UK-based international cold chain management consultancy Exelsius has launched a pharmaceutical qualification programme (PQP) for companies involved in the handling and transportation of pharmaceutical & life science products. The firm says that its programme allows airports, freight forwarders and logistics service providers to become certified to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. The PQP has been developed specifically for those involved in the air cargo cool chain and … [Read more...] about Exelsius launches pharma handling qualification
