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international collaborat ive ass ociati o n


made up of pharma manufacturers, CEIV Pharma certified cargo communities, airport operators and other air cargo industry stakeholders to work towards advancing the air pharmaceutical transport industry, and to create or strengthening pharma trade lanes around the world,” Nares says. “We now have over 30 members and expect that our pharma air route network will continue to grow and link with other networks around the world.” Dallas Fort Worth


International Airport. The dnata Pharma and Perishables Center at DFW opened in September 2017 at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). “We are seeing fruits and


vegetables, herbs, seafood, and pharmaceuticals moving through the facility on a regular basis,” says Milton De La Paz, Vice President Airline Relations, DFW. “The dnata team, along with other forwarders and 3PLs, are working on their IATA CEIV certification now and are expecting to complete the process over the next several months.”


On airport, the center


provides access to the secure area. The facility handles


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imports and exports and serves international markets in Latin America, Asia, and Europe, as well as local and regional markets throughout the United States. dnata is certified for Customs screening and coordinating consolidation for its customers. The facility offers 24/7


service and 37,000+ square feet of which 15,000 square feet is refrigeration with the ability for expansion. The facility also has dual chamber pharma coolers ( 2° to 8° / 15° to 25° C); three separate temperature zones; dry cargo space, as well as the ability to handle a variety of customer needs. The center offers varying temperature ranges: 0° C to ambient air tempertures; refrigerated dock with truck doors and airport ramp access. Shipments are collected and consolidated at the facility. “With pharma being air


cargo’s fastest growing vertical sectyor, and projected to outpace the growth of general cargo for the foreseeable future,


biggest advantage is its central location in the country. “This creates an ideal gateway for transit cargo flows between Latin


America and Asia


making these trade lanes very important to our strategy,” he says. “By shipping goods from Latin America to Asia via DFW Airport, shippers and buyers can add 3 to 4 days of shelf-life to their perishable products.” Edmonton


International Airport. In July 2018, Edmonton International


Airport (EIA) became the first airport community in Canada to pursue IATA’s CEIV Pharma logistics certification. Officials at EIA see this


certification as a vital step in building the cargo connectivity of the Edmonton Metro Region to the rest of the world. “With the emerging pharma


and bio-pharma development and clustering we continue to see in our region, EIA and


our key air cargo stakeholders are looking to continuously improve the quality of how pharma cargo is handled, while connecting our airport to the global pharmaceutical network,” says Tom Ruth, EIA president and CEO. Rickenbacker International


Airport. Other airports are examining the potential of the pharma market. Bryan Schreiber manager, Air Cargo - Business Development at the


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Columbus Regional Airport Authority reports that pharma is the next issue Rickenbacker International Airport is planning on tackling. “We


do small have capacity and


some some


surrounding companies, but the dedicated cooler space and other infrastructure and processes will be built into the next phase of our


air


cargo terminal expansion,” he reports.


CEIV certification is


very important to DFW’s cargo strategy,” De La Paz says. “This certification will position DFW to serve the pharma industry with a seamless process ensuring the pharma manufacturers standards of quality are met at the airport.” De La Paz adds that DFW’s


CEIV Pharma defined


The International Air Transport Association (IATA) established the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) to help organizations and the entire air cargo supply chain develop the tools and skill- sets necessary to address the particular needs of pharmaceutical shipments. In establishing CEIV Pharma, IATA


requires air cargo


companies to prove they can do a better job of handling and transporting sensitive chemical compounds. The goal of CEIV Pharma


is to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and


staff comply with


all applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines expected by pharmaceutical manufacturers. By achieving a global standard in


how to safely transport


pharmaceutical products, CEIV Pharma encompasses and supersedes many existing pharmaceutical transportation standards, such as the IATA Temperature Control Regulations, the European Union Good Distribution Practices


(GDP), and the


US and World Health Organization standards. In addition to providing


resources to shippers looking to achieve the operational know-how and infrastructure necessary to service the pharmaceutical industry, CEIV Pharma certifies shippers that comply with


their standards. The


organization also provides training and education for air cargo companies looking to train personnel involved in pharma handling.


Amazing People. Amazing Feats.


Alaska Air Cargo wins Quest for Quality Award.


Based on reader rankings, Logistics Management magazine awarded Alaska Air Cargo a 2018 Quest for Quality Award. We scored exceptionally well in customer service and on-time performance. This is great news for us — and our customers — as we continue to expand our network.


For more information or to book your shipment, visit alaskaair.com/cargo or call us at 1-800-225-2752.


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