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Reliable, responsible, ready for the future
Joel Wobma, global head of pharmaceutical logistics at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, refl ects on the sector’s evolving needs and how AFKLMP Cargo is driving reliable, sustainable and future-ready solutions.
ir France KLM Martinair Cargo plays a specialised role in the global pharmaceutical supply chain by providing reliable, temperature-controlled air transport. With its dual-hub structure in Amsterdam and Paris, the company is strategically positioned in Europe’s ‘pharma belt’, ensuring seamless connectivity for both continental and intercontinental distribution. Pharmaceutical logistics has become one of the key strategic focus areas, driven by continued market growth and the sector’s critical societal importance. By investing in dedicated pharma solutions, AFKLMP Cargo strengthens its reputation as a reliable and purpose-driven partner – a role that became particularly visible during the pandemic.
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Market developments The pharmaceutical industry continues to expand, driven by demographic shifts, medical breakthroughs and new treatment modalities. AFKLMP Cargo’s customers increasingly expect time-critical solutions, end-to-end visibility, proactive intervention and GDP-compliant network coverage. To meet these needs, AFKLMP Cargo has expanded cool-room capacity in both hubs and at several key outstations, assigned dedicated teams to ensure GDP/ CEIV compliance and continue to work towards 100% cool chain integrity. With the
Joel Wobma, global head of pharmaceutical logistics, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo
rise of personalised medicine and advanced therapies, AFKLMP Cargo actively engages with forwarders, shippers and life science clusters to adapt its services to these new requirements, where speed and integrity are vital. At the same time, it continues to refine and expand its broad network, adding destinations to ensure its customers’ evolving needs are met with reliability.
Innovation and efficiency Digitalisation is at the heart of AFKLMP Cargo’s pharma strategy. Internally, it has introduced cool chain dashboards that provide operational visibility and enable data-driven decision-making to remove bottlenecks. Externally, it is recognised for its digital innovations, which offer seamless customer experiences. Looking ahead, the company is exploring the potential of AI in combination with new monitoring and pharmaceutical
logistics solutions.
Sustainability compliance Balancing strict temperature-control requirements with sustainability targets is a challenge AFKLMP Cargo takes very seriously. A recent milestone was the introduction of a new cool cell at Paris CDG, where CO2
-based technology replaces
conventional refrigerants, drastically lowering environmental impact compared with conventional refrigerants. This pioneering step shows how AFKLMP Cargo combines compliance with sustainability. At the same time, AFKLMP Cargo sees that its customers are increasingly pushing for greener supply chains. It embraces this development and is committed to co- developing sustainable solutions together with its partners.
External challenges
Geopolitical and economic developments continue to impact global trade flows. AFKLMP Cargo has seen shippers choosing air freight over ocean to maintain flexibility in times of uncertainty. While some flows shift from sea to air to safeguard agility, others are slowing down due to tariff changes. Despite this volatility, AFKLMP Cargo remains focused on the fundamentals: on-time delivery and uncompromised cool chain integrity. Its resilience – proven during the pandemic – continues to guide its approach today.
Looking ahead
The greatest opportunities for growth lie in expanding time-critical services, achieving 100% cool chain integrity, and offering real- time visibility across the pharma journey. AFKLMP Cargo will continue to invest in its GDP-compliant global network, strengthen its cool chain capabilities, and diversify its pharma product portfolio to reinforce its position as a trusted leader in pharmaceutical logistics. ●
AFKLMP is a trusted partner in pharmaceutical logistics, driving customer-focused solutions.
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