Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) investment in 12 dedicated pharma facilities at airports in Europe, the United States, and Africa generated significant increases in time- and temperature-sensitive volumes in the first five months of 2020, and will provide vital support to airlines, freight forwarders and their healthcare customers involved in the global distribution of a coronavirus vaccine once one becomes available. The growth of pharma shipments by air in the past 2-3 years and the … [Read more...] about Investments in airport pharma facilities paying off for WFS
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Latam Cargo expands its pharma network to satisfy Latin American markets’ demand
In light of the growing demand for international pharmaceutical transportation to Latin America in the midst of COVID-19’s health crisis, Latam Cargo has extended pharma's coverage. This care option, which is CEIV Pharma certified, is part of the company’s product portfolio and offers specialized transportation for these sensitive and delicate shipments. The pandemic—which is currently affecting Latin America—has triggered closed-border policies and passenger flight restrictions worldwide. This … [Read more...] about Latam Cargo expands its pharma network to satisfy Latin American markets’ demand
Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced the addition of , Sri Lanka and Dublin, Republic of Ireland to its extensive Pharma Network, bringing the cargo carrier’s pharmaceutical transport network to 73 destinations globally. Colombo was added to its Pharma Network on 15 May, while Dublin’s pharma operation begins on 12 June 2017, when Qatar Airways commences its B787 Dreamliner flights to the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has become one of the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
Qatar Airways Cargo introduces additional pharma express flights originating from Basel and Brussels
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of additional Pharma Express flights from the pharmaceutical hubs of Basel and Brussels to Doha, providing a unique and dedicated air service to the growing pharmaceutical industry. Basel and Brussels are both home to the headquarters of major pharmaceutical companies, while the Swiss chemical exports are largely shipped out of Basel. Qatar Airways Cargo has added an additional weekly frequency, operating on Fridays, from Basel … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo introduces additional pharma express flights originating from Basel and Brussels
AirBridgeCargo gains IATA CEIV certification
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
Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly
Brussels Airport presented a European first at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Paris: The active version of its 'Airside Pharma Transporter’ that was first introduced by the airport in December 2015. This new active cargo trailer is pre-conditioned at the correct temperature in order to hold pharmaceutical shipments within the correct temperature limits during transportation between warehouses and aircraft at an affordable cost. This is crucial because an incorrect temperature can cause rejection … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport unveils its airside active temperature control dolly