Pharma logistics professionals who succeed in transforming their supply chain will have a major impact on their organisation’s success and those who innovate best will position themselves to transform logistics from a cost centre to a true source of competitive advantage, is one of the main conclusions of a new book by Schiphol Cargo. The eBook, Vision Pharma Logistics 2020: Insights and practical advice, published by the dedicated cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and features … [Read more...] about Schiphol Cargo publishes pharma logistics ebook
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IAG Cargo upsizes from A321 to B777 on London-Tel Aviv
From March next year, IAG Cargo is replacing its remaining A321 with wide-body B777-200s between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. The twice daily service will be particularly beneficial to Israel’s fast-growing time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals sector, according to IAG Cargo. Customers will now benefit from a daily lift of 29 tonnes; representing a net increase of 2,500 tonnes in summer 2016 vs the same time this year, an increase of 72 per cent. Israel is a major manufacturer of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo upsizes from A321 to B777 on London-Tel Aviv
ANA targets pharma traffic out of Brussels
The first flight operated by Japanese airline ANA between Brussels and Tokyo's Narita airport took off on Sunday. The new service between Japan and Belgium represents the airline's sixth European destination and will play an important role in ANA's strategy of expanding its international presence and brand awareness in Europe. On this route, ANA are particularly targeting pharma traffic using ANA's PrioCool and PrioPharma services. The first flight was fully booked and comprised not only … [Read more...] about ANA targets pharma traffic out of Brussels
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
IJS Global opens new Zurich office
Supply chain solutions provider IJS Global has opened a new office at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The branch is headed up by Katharina Tyrakowski, who has moved from her role as customer services manager, Pharma, at the forwarder’s office in Frankfurt, Germany. Gary Roche, CEO, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), IJS Global, said: “We are committed to delivering real-time solutions for clients globally. The new Swiss office will be supporting our key customers in healthcare, … [Read more...] about IJS Global opens new Zurich office
CAL begins CEIV Pharma at Liege
Tel Aviv-based CAL Group has announced it has joined IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) programme. Once completed, CAL will be the first group to have a certified pharmaceutical logistics programme throughout its logistics hub at Liege Airport. The programme, carried out in cooperation with Liege Airport, begins in April and continues through June, with full certification expected in July 2015. "Completion … [Read more...] about CAL begins CEIV Pharma at Liege
