Supply chain & logistics
Reducing risk, improving quality
There’s always risk involved when transporting cargo, but when the transported product is highly reactive to temperature that risk can increase dramatically – especially for the growing number of CGT products entering the market. Pharmaceutical companies are aware of this of course and take numerous measures to ensure the safe passage of drugs – but they’re not alone in this endeavour. Sonia Ben Hamida, head of special cargo at the IATA, explains how IATA standards and certifi cations can provide a framework for the transport of pharmaceuticals, and in doing so drive better safety and effi cacy outcomes for end users.
he transportation of pharmaceutical products is critical to the healthcare industry. These products require specialised handling to maintain their safety and efficacy. As the demand for pharmaceuticals continues to grow globally, it is essential to ensure that they are transported in a safe and secure manner. With air cargo being one of the most common modes of transportation for temperature-controlled pharma products, it is crucial that the industry works to establish and adhere to standards and certifications that ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical air cargo
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shipments. The pharmaceutical industry moves more than $1trn worth of cargo every year. Forecasts suggest this could rise to $1.5trn by 2023. The continued transport of Covid-19 vaccines will certainly boost this number further. Being able to offer certified best practice in this extremely valuable sector could make a significant difference to a cargo carrier’s bottom line.
Standards and certifications play an important role in the transportation of pharmaceutical products by providing a set of requirements and guidelines for the handling and shipment of these
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