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SCHIPHOL TO STAGE FLYPHARMA CONFERENCE


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“We look forward to welcoming delegates from the pharmaceutical and logistics sectors to Schiphol and showcasing our cutting- edge pharma handling facilities.”


harmaceuticals and medical equipment are critical to the cargo volume at Schiphol Airport, playing a pivotal role in both global trade and healthcare delivery. The airport’s strategic location and world-class cold chain facilities make it one of Europe’s leading hubs for the transport of


life-saving medicines, vaccines and advanced medical devices. In addition to human healthcare products, Schiphol handles veterinary pharmaceuticals,


ensuring the safe and timely movement of


treatments for livestock, companion animals and wildlife. These shipments require meticulous temperature control, security and rapid customs clearance to preserve product integrity. By facilitating the swift transport of both human and animal health products, Schiphol strengthens supply chains, supports international


research and


contributes to the well-being of populations worldwide. A key factor in achieving this certainly was Pharma Gateway a


Amsterdam, logistics


collaborative providers, customs,


initiative and


that brought regulatory authorities


together to


streamline and enhance pharmaceutical cargo handling. Launched in March 2016 as a collaborative initiative led by Air Cargo Netherlands and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Pharma Gateway Amsterdam is a collaborative initiative bringing together logistics providers, airlines, customs, hauliers and regulatory authorities to establish a certified closed-chain for pharmaceutical air cargo. All partners are IATA CEIV Pharma-certified, delivering rigorous quality, transparency and traceability throughout the journey from shipper to consignee This enduring, commercially neutral model underpins Schiphol’s


position as a leading European hub for high-value pharmaceutical traffic. The airport’s adherence to stringent standards such as Good Distribution Practice (GDP) ensures that pharmaceutical products are safely and efficiently stored,


Karl Equi from PMGroup & FlyPharma commented: “We are


delighted to bring FlyPharma to Amsterdam in 2025 and look forward to working closely with our host sponsors to deliver another exciting conference diving into the future of pharma logistics and how this will affect patients and healthcare professionals around the world.”


Healthcare logistics GertJan Roelands, SVP commercial AFKLMP Cargo explains: “The Pharma segment is an important cornerstone of our business. We understand the critical role that reliable and innovative logistics solutions play in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of these


transported, and


delivered while maintaining their integrity. Schiphol’s PGA community members’ certification programme


for IATA CEIV Pharma programme further underscored its commitment to the highest quality in pharma logistics. This certification ensures that pharmaceutical shipments pass through an environment equipped with temperature-controlled facilities, qualified personnel and robust tracking systems, essential for the sensitive nature of these goods.


FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025 The platform for the pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain industry, FlyPharma, has announced its ninth European conference will take place in Amsterdam from October 8-9, 2025. The FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025 conference will convene industry experts to explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing the region and beyond. In a first for FlyPharma, this year’s event is supported by three host sponsors: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding. On January 27, 2025, the official signing ceremony for FlyPharma


Amsterdam was held at The KLM Cargo Transport Building in Amsterdam. The following individuals signed on the dotted line to officially launch the 2025 conference: Karl Equi, executive director PMGroup Worldwide Ltd representing FlyPharma Conferences; GertJan Roelands, senior vice president commercial on behalf of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo; Henk Venema, CEO Western Europe DHL Global Forwarding; Eric Dietz, Special Advisor Cargo for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; Luc Scheidel, Manager of Strategy and Innovation for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025 will feature keynote presentations,


panel discussions, and interactive workshops and tours of local facilities.


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