American Airlines Cargo officially opened the ExpediteTC° cold storage pharmaceutical facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Strategically placed in the northeast pharmaceutical corridor, this high-tech facility and its specially trained employees are key elements in the effective handling of the sensitive, valuable and potentially life-saving products shipped through the international cold chain. This facility is a continuation of American’s investment in the infrastructure to … [Read more...] about AAC opens cold chain facility in Philadephia
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SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
SDV, a leader in the global supply chain management of pharmaceutical products, is set to become the first freight forwarder to implement IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification in 16 major airports worldwide. SDV has unveiled its plan to become the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to implement certified worldwide locations under IATA’s programme. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification programme aims to become … [Read more...] about SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
UPS opens healthcare facility at Schiphol
UPS has expanded its temperature-controlled supply chain capabilities in Europe with the opening of a healthcare-dedicated air freight forwarding facility at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands. The new 600-square-metre, GDP-compliant facility is designed to meet the highest standards in pharmaceutical freight forwarding, featuring 15 degrees C to 25 degrees C and 2 degrees C to 8 degrees C temperature zones as well as 24/7 monitoring and alarm systems to protect the integrity of … [Read more...] about UPS opens healthcare facility at Schiphol
EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
IAG opens constant climate stations in Ecuador
IAG Cargo has opened two new Constant Climate stations into Latin America, bringing the total number of gateways in the region to 15 and making it one of the largest regional networks for the transportation of time and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals. The new openings at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and Mariscal Sucre International Airport, both in Ecuador, see IAG Cargo’s global Constant Climate network grow to 105 stations. Latin America is an … [Read more...] about IAG opens constant climate stations in Ecuador
IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for further action on three vital aspects of the air cargo business: transitioning to paperless freight processes, a focus on global handling standards for pharmaceutical freight, and tough action to ensure the continued safe transportation of lithium batteries by air. “Air cargo has had a challenging few years. 2014 saw the first significant boost in volumes since 2010, a trend we expect to continue this year. Revenues, … [Read more...] about IATA sets out three priorities for air cargo
