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Issue 8 2018 - FBJNA


Sk yCar g o . E mir a t e s SkyCargo is


taking a 360-degree approach to pharma logistics. “What this means is we have invested in creating fit-for-purpose infrastructure, a specialized product and the processes required for the secure transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals,” says Julian Sutch, Manager Global Pharma Sales, Emirates SkyCargo. “Throughout this process we have engaged with our customers and have tried to understand what they require and have built our facilities and capabilities to align with what our customers need the most. We’ve done this to add maximum value to our customer’s businesses.” In September 2016,


Emirates SkyCargo inaugurated Emirates SkyPharma, a dedicated and purpose-built facility for the transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals at Dubai International Airport (DBX). A dedicated cool chain storage for pharmaceuticals


“An advantage to DFW is its advantageous location in the central US.”


-- Milton De La Paz, DFW.


In addition, the carrier has been working on a pharma corridors program that involves collaborating with partners including ground handlers in airports where


it sees large volumes of pharma. “This ensures that we offer enhanced protection for pharma cargo not just at the hub but from origin to destination,” Sutch says. “We started off with 12 cities but we have now expanded to 20 cities.” Emirates SkyCargo has introduced Emirates Pharma, its comprehensive


customized transportation solution for temperature sensitive pharma. It involves three levels that cater to a variety of requirements from shippers and forwarders. “Since the launch


of Emirates Pharma we have witnessed a strong growth in demand,” Sutch reveals. “We continue to refine Emirates Pharma keep in line with


evolution of customer needs.” To support infrastructure,


Emirates SkyCargo developed White Cover Xtreme and Whote Cover Advanced thermal blankets in partnership with DuPont. These guarantee robust first


line protection for


temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals under adverse weather conditions.


United’s TempControl SOPs apply to every shipment. (UA Cargo photo) “We have a large fleet of


Cool Dollies that ensure that there are no temperature excursions for pharma products on the ramp,” he adds. “We also work with all the world’s leading ‘active’ container provider services to make a large choice of containers available for our customers. “ While Emirates SkyCargo


network covers more than 160 destinations across six continents, and is capable of transporting pharmaceutical cargo


to


is also located at its freighter hub at Dubai World Central. This


brings the combined


total of dedicated space for pharmaceuticals at its Dubai hub to over 8,000 square meters. “Our hub has also been


certified as compliant to GDP by Bureau Veritas,” reports Sutch. “We received our first certification in 2016 and have since had our


certification


revalidated on an annual basis. This makes Emirates SkyCargo the operator of the world’s largest multi-airport GDP certified hub. Even our 24/7 trucking operations between the two airports is GDP certified.”


any part of the


globe, Sutch points out that the major trade lanes for pharmaceutical cargo is to/ from Western Europe (Germany, Switzerland, UK, Italy, Belgium), South and South East Asia (India, Singapore) and the US.


Airport involvement


Brussels Airport. International airports have and are seeking IATA CEIV pharma certification. Brussels Airport (BRU) was the first to be certified. In doing so, BRU has


developed a program


that has transformed it into Europe’s life science gateway. Located in the middle of one


34 >> Envirotanier being loaded onto a United Airilnes aircraſt. (UA Cargo photo)


///AIR CARGO


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