A new pharma-logistics initiative, TEAM-UP, has been announced at the recent IATA AirPharma 2016 Conference in Brussels. Designed to inspire the mutual understanding, common procedures and universal climate of trust that are a prerequisite for the creation of sustainable, fully-integrated supply chains, the initiative aims to foment needed change in the sector. Speaking at the IATA AirPharma Conference in Brussels on 12 October, TEAM-UP founder Alan Kennedy stressed the urgent need for … [Read more...] about New pharma-logistics industry initiative kicks off in Brussels
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American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
LATAM Cargo launches new product portfolio
LATAM Cargo has introduced a new portfolio of portfolio of products that offers up to 19 combinations specifically addressing each shipment’s needs. Combining the criteria of speed and different attributes of handling that the cargo should receive, the new products are available from 1 October. "The factor that most influenced our new product portfolio is the current needs of our customers. We designed our products aligning these needs with our commercial strategy, which is based on agility, … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo launches new product portfolio
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
Shenyang airport eyes pharma with Hactl
Liaoning Airport Management Group Co., Ltd – the owner of Shenyang Taoxian International Airport in northeast China – has entered into a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with HACTL Development Holdings Ltd (HDHL - the business development arm of Hactl Group) as a first step in developing the airport as a major regional cargo hub. Shenyang Airport currently has one runway and one cargo terminal which is a joint venture between the airport, China Southern Airlines and Sinotrans. It … [Read more...] about Shenyang airport eyes pharma with Hactl
Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
Cargolux introduces a new direct weekly flight from Luxembourg to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico from 2 October bringing the number of weekly services it operates between Europe and Puerto Rico to five. Cargolux utilised highly specialised cool chain equipment and the most modern dedicated freighter in the industry, the B747-8F, that is ideally suited for perishable and cool chain shipments with its four independently adjustable climate zones, superior range and speed, the carrier said. Cargolux has … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds direct cool chain link to Puerto Rico
