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Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter and leasing specialist, has appointed Scott Collier as President – ACMI Leasing to lead the ...

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Interest in cargo.one pro from freight forwarder networks has been remarkably strong. Forwarder networks are the foundation of connectivity and security between freight forwarders.

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IAG CARGO RESTARTS FLIGHTS ... IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced it will restart services between London-Heathrow ...

WCS EMBRACES INNOVATIVE ... THE air cargo sector is ever changing and expanding, as more companies enter the arena and new regions present exciting opportunities ...

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Emirates SkyPharma is a purpose-built facility, dedicated exclusively for the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical ...

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Chapman Freeborn appoints Scott Collier as President – ACMI Leasing

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter and leasing specialist, has appointed Scott Collier as President – ACMI Leasing to lead the newlyformed global ACMI department.

Collier brings almost three decades of extensive industry experience to Chapman Freeborn from across all areas of the industry, from airline operations, commercial sectors and tour operating, to running his own successful aircraft leasing company. His breadth of aviation insight has led to his aptitude for identifying potential opportunities in adversity and navigating the more challenging leasing markets globally.

In his new role as President – ACMI Leasing, Collier will lead Chapman Freeborn’s ACMI teams globally, working closely with them on a daily basis with a key focus on adding value to the company’s clients and suppliers, and to Chapman Freeborn as a whole. He will also use his plethora

of experience to provide advice to Chapman Freeborn’s airline partners, building and maintaining open channels of communication across the globe.

“I am delighted to join Chapman Freeborn, especially during the year of their 50th anniversary. With the truly global reach and ancillary services that we are able to offer our airline partners at Chapman Freeborn, this is a unique opportunity and I am looking forward to helping the company to achieve their growth goals over the coming years,” Collier said.

“I wish Scott a very warm welcome to the Chapman Freeborn family. He brings with him insight from many corners of the aviation industry, which will be invaluable when applied to our ACMI departments across the world. I look forward to working with him and wish him every success in his new role,” Eric Erbacher, CEO at Chapman Freeborn, said.

Air Menzies International expands operations in Canada

AIR Menzies International (AMI), a leading global wholesale freight forwarder that is part of Menzies Aviation, announces the opening of a new branch near Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada.

The new location reinforces the company’s commitment to ensuring the reliable movements and safe supervision of freight for customers from start to finish, particularly between AMI locations.

The new branch is AMI’s second in Canada and the latest addition to the company’s network spanning 11 countries. A variety of wholesale airfreight services will be offered at Toronto including, door-to-door services on global import and export shipments; exports with consolidation and ‘Back2Back’; ‘Quick2Ship’, AMI’s market-leading platform for express shipments; X-ray screening and warehousing services; as well as customs clearance and documentation support.

The new Toronto branch will be headed up by Sam Wangpeng, Country Manager for Canada. Wangpeng has over 25 years’ experience of working at a senior level in the freight forwarding industry, including multimodal freight transport experience.

“Enabling continued growth in our airfreight services across the world’s most important global trade lines is a high priority and this expansion gives us a strong foothold in the major Canadian hub of cross border trade with the USA. We are looking forward to leveraging the strong, long-term growth potential that the marketplace has to offer. I am also pleased to welcome Sam Wangpeng to the team. His expertise, local knowledge and experience will be a huge asset for us,” Jonathan Clark, CEO, AMI, said.

IAG Cargo restarts flights to China

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years.

From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. In addition, services between London-Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport will resume on 3rd June, with four flights each week.

During the early pandemic period, IAG Cargo offered customers cargo-only services and charters between the UK and China to support the delivery of essential cargo needed for the fight against Covid-19. The business helped governments and private customers transport more than 11,000 tonnes of vital PPE and medical supplies from China.

From January 2020 and summer of 2021, IAG Cargo operated 700 charters and 160 cargoonly flights to China, with the last cargo-only service between London Heathrow and Shanghai in June 2021, and last cargo-only service to Beijing in July 2021.

“Europe – China is one of the world’s most important trade lanes, and a vital part of our network; we’re so pleased to be reopening the route after a long pause. With high-tech items, e-commerce, clothing and automotive driving both imports and exports, we can help customers to stay better connected with their trading partners across the world. Customers using our services also benefit from our wider network, that continues to grow and spans across six continents,” Camilo Garcia Cervera, IAG Cargo Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said.

‘More common ground’ in stabilising air cargo market

LONGER-TERM contracts between shippers and freight forwarders may signal ‘more common ground’ in a stabilising global air cargo market which saw demand dip at a slower -3% year-over-year in March, according to the latest weekly market insight from industry analysts CLIVE Data Services, part of Xeneta.

The distribution of shippers’ contract duration in the first quarter of 2023 saw the number of six-month agreements rise to 36% versus 23% in Q4 of last year, a shift which Niall van de Wouw, Chief Airfreight Officer at Xeneta, says could indicate a ‘hunt for volume’ by forwarders which want to lockin customers for a longer period of time.

This latest data comes at a time when some retailers are starting to voice concerns over the hoped for rise in consumer spending in Q3 this year and a resulting need to restock inventory levels. As the cost-of-living crisis gathers pace in prime consumer markets, and the conflict in Ukraine shows no sign of abating, retailers now fear a slower and subdued market, meaning restocking and the peak season airfreight windfall this usually creates may not materialise.

“I think we’re seeing signs that some forwarders are willing to take a little more risk on what airfreight rates might do because they don’t expect the market to drop much further. Everybody wants to achieve growth, but if the market is not growing, you have to grab a share from someone else. The fact that we see longer term contracts between shippers and freight forwarders is a signal that the market is stabilising. Shippers have regained some ground because of the lower rate conditions, which have affected the airlines and forwarders, but it’s not like the bloodbath we see in the ocean market,” he said.

Cainiao Partners with Shenzhen Airport to launch air cargo centre

CAINIAO Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced its partnership with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (“Shenzhen Airport”) to establish an air cargo centre, with plans to launch more international cargo routes originating from Shenzhen.

The new flights are launched in partnership with Atlas Air and will operate twice a week, with a loading capacity of over 220 tonnes per flight. Atlas Air will provide cross-border cargo transportation services for product categories ranging from electronics to automobiles.

The inaugural chartered flight connecting Shenzhen, China to São Paulo, Brazil was officially launched last weekend at a signing ceremony attended by representatives from the Brazilian government, Shenzhen Airport, Atlas Air and Cainiao Network.

“This collaboration between Cainiao and Shenzhen Airport represents a significant milestone as we establish air cargo centres in key international airports to integrate our smart logistics technologies and global network within the value chain,” Dr Ding Hongwei, Vice President of Cainiao Network, said.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of new international cargo routes with Cainiao,” John Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, said. “Through deepened cooperation with Cainiao, we will be able to better serve Chinese brands as they export to the rest of the world.”

Jan de Rijk Logistics appoints Daniël Uijtdewillegen Chief Operating Officer

JAN de Rijk Logistics has announced the appointment of Daniel Uijtdewillegen as their Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

In this new role, Daniel will be responsible for overseeing the operations of their transport business units, including International Transport, Benelux Transport and Intermodal Transport. He joins the Jan de Rijk Logistics leadership team consisting of CEO, CFO and COO.

“Daniel is a seasoned professional who has been with our organisation since 2006, where

he fulfilled several operational positions, including planning, operations manager, and operations director. His experience, coupled with his exceptional drive, makes him the ideal candidate for this position,” Fred Westdijk, CEO, said.“We are confident that, under his leadership, our operations will continue to run smoothly, and our customers will receive the highest level of service. We are excited to have Daniel take on this new challenge, and we look forward to his contributions in driving the growth and success of Jan de Rijk Logistics.”

WCS embraces innovative ideas

THE air cargo sector is ever changing and expanding, as more companies enter the arena and new regions present exciting opportunities. To fully capitalise on opportunities within the industry, it is key for companies to look at how they can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.

Looking toward the future, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be looking to celebrate innovative ideas during the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) presenting the winner of the fourth edition of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards.

“The air cargo industry is crucial to the global economy and provides vital supply chain efficiencies. It is a highly competitive sector, and therefore needs to continuously reinvent itself, embrace new technologies and adapt to customer expectations,” IATA stated.

The event “aims to promote innovation and encourage the development of new concepts and ideas that contribute to air logistics’ digitalisation, sustainability, safety and security.”

Three finalists will present their projects during the conference, with delegates voting for their preferred innovation. IATA will announce the winners during the closing plenary session of WCS.

The three companies shortlisted are as follows: Airblox – Digital Air Cargo Capacity Exchange; Pandora Intelligence – Manage the risk of dangerous goods through AIpowered waybill screening; Swiss Airtainer – Sustainable and Smart Active Temperature Controlled ULDs.

Turkey’s growing role in the airfreight industry

TRADE has been core to the history of Turkey, as its location between Europe, Asia and the Middle East makes it a perfect location to connect the world. With growing demand for airfreight capacity around the world, Turkey is seeking to position itself as the leading region in the industry. As the industry descends on Istanbul, the World Cargo Symposium will be a fantastic opportunity for Turkish businesses, hubs and carriers to promote their operations.

The country’s role in the airfreight industry is reflected in the growing market share held by Turkish Cargo, the logistics wing of Turkish Airlines. In 2022, the International

Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Air Transport Statistics data found that Turkish Cargo ranked first among the European air cargo companies and 4th among the global airlines.

In the six years, from 2016 to 2022, Turkish Cargo saw its market share grow from just below 2% to over 5%, according to IATA’s figures. The growth of Turkish Cargo reflects the potential benefit from harnessing the power of connectivity through the region, linking hundreds of destinations swiftly. From Turkey’s largest city Istanbul, the carrier can reach 60 capitals within seven hours.

Welcome to Istanbul

THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) is hosting the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) to Istanbul, Turkey from 25th-27th April. The event will bring together companies across the industry for plenary sessions, workshops and summits, tackling topics including technology and innovation, security and customs, cargo operations and sustainability.

“Air cargo is operating at nearly pre-pandemic levels. But the way it operates has changed dramatically. This is due to a convergence of economic and geo-political forces, continuing priorities on improving sustainability, safety, and reliability, as well as emerging opportunities with new markets, technologies, and digitalisation. This year’s WCS will explore how to keep air cargo profitable while addressing these priorities, challenges, and opportunities,” Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said ahead of the event.

Discussions

Sessions at the event will cover several crucial aspects of safety, sustainability and digitalisation, covering lithium batteries, ULD and operations, ESG reporting, reducing plastic waste, attracting and retaining talent, e-commerce, air cargo market dynamics digital distribution and booking, and digital cargo and one record.

At the event, speakers will include Ahmet Boat, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Turkish Airlines; Mehmet Tevfik Nane, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Pegasus Airlines; Kendra Kincade, President and CEO, Elevate Aviation, Marco Bloemen, Head of Seabury Cargo, Steve Smith, President and CEO, Airlink; Turhan Open, Chief Cargo Officer, Turkish Airlines.

There will also be a special session on the vital role of air cargo in humanitarian efforts, particularly focusing on recent efforts to deliver aid to Turkey and Syria following the deadly earthquakes in the region.

“Air cargo plays a critical role in delivering aid to those in need. The industry’s recent mobilisation to provide support to the people of Turkey and Syria affected by the tragedy is the latest example. With this year’s WCS being hosted in Turkey, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that air transport plays so that airlines are even better prepared for the next humanitarian crisis,” Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, said.

Working together

Across the WCS programme, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops including: The benefits of competency-based training through IATA’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center); Improving performance on key market segments using IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators CEIV programs; How DG AutoCheck, CargoIS, Net Rates and CO2 Connect are assisting the industry in decision making and cargo compliance; An interactive e-Commerce Think Tank to identify how more transparency in e-Commerce would

benefit stakeholders; Building the next generation of talent at the Future Air Cargo Executives Summit (FACES).

Networking

Not just an arena for discussions around avoiding challenges and implementing innovative solutions, WCS provides a place for individuals and organisations to meet with leaders throughout the airfreight industry in an inspiring and stimulating environment.

The networking that events, such as WCS offer, is a major draw for individuals in attendance, with Heathrow Airport’s James Golding noting it’s a “super” opportunity that helps lead “to tangible actions to advance the efficiency and sustainability of our industry.”

To facilitate this, WCS will provide attendees with multiple networking sessions in the main exhibition hall, set aside in between talks, to allow for meetings with long-time associates or new connections.

GROWING GLOBAL PHARMA HUB

Emirates SkyPharma is a purpose-built facility, dedicated exclusively for the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. Through its airfreight operation, Emirates SkyCargo, the carrier transports roughly 100 million kilogrammes of temperaturecontrolled pharmaceuticals annually.

This is accomplished through its network of wide-body passenger planes, including the B777 and flagship A380, as well as its dedicated fleet of 11 B777-F freighter aircraft. In terms of capacity, this amounts to the equivalent of loading 1,020 B777-F freighters.

In addition to cold storage, Emirates SkyCargo also offers valueadded services such as re-icing, with a dedicated, centralised control tower in Dubai, which monitors and tracks all pharma shipments, mitigating any potential irregularities.

Emirates SkyPharma provides a temperature-controlled space of more than 8,800m2, specifically designed for pharmaceutical shipments. The facility is located at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) and is connected by a dedicated 24/7 bonded and refrigerated trucking service. The facility includes two specific areas for varying temperature ranges, 372 cool cells, 88 temperature-controlled automated ULD handling positions, and 12 temperature-controlled acceptance and delivery truck docks.

To make sure pharmaceutical cargo remains in a stable environment at all times, there are two specific temperature zones configured within the Emirates SkyPharma facility: 2-8°C (COL) and 15-25°C (CRT).

SkyCargo has a dedicated section for managing active containers, equipped with plug-in points, recharging and battery replacement capabilities, and procedures for dry ice replenishment. This ensures that the most delicate items receive the highest level of temperature control handling.

“Maintaining the cold chain is paramount, and the Emirates SkyPharma hub provides a comprehensive solution with its temperature-controlled zones, complete with integrated police, customs, and screening facilities,” Julian Sutch, Pharma Global Commercial Development, Emirates, said.

“This ensures that consignments remain in a stable environment throughout their transit or while awaiting collection or delivery. Given the stringent regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry, the hub allows for the presence of Municipality and Government officials on-site at all times for inspections and document clearance,” he added.

Largest of its kind

Emirates SkyPharma has obtained certification from Bureau Veritas for complying with the EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines on medicinal products meant for human use. As a result, it has become the largest multi-airport hub in the world to achieve GDP compliance. Our certification affirms our commitment to adhering to stringent guidelines during the shipment journey, covering Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Central, and the trucking GDP-certified hub.

Thanks to its extensive network and hub, Emirates SkyCargo has the capability to deliver pharmaceuticals to over 150 destinations quickly and efficiently - and speed is often crucial when it comes to Pharma. Customers rely on the reliability and effectiveness of the infrastructure at both ends of the cargo’s journey, particularly the temperature control process, which is critical to maintaining the integrity of the shipment.

HUB CONNECTS THE WORLD

“With a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who prioritise quality, SkyCargo is the preferred choice for numerous pharmaceutical producers seeking to transport their products securely and promptly to their intended destination,” Sutch stated.

Ideally located

“The pharmaceutical hub established in Dubai by Emirates SkyCargo is unparalleled globally because of its state-of-the-art infrastructure,” Sutch said.

It’s top-of-the-line facilities have enabled Emirates SkyCargo to compete with the leading carriers in the industry and provide customers with the widest options while guaranteeing SkyCargo’s unwavering commitment to quality.

Europe constitutes the largest region in its pharmaceutical operations, accounting for 50% of its business. India, as a sole market, is equally significant at 30%, while the US accounts 10%.

Emirates Skycargo’s pharma station network comprises 35 fully GDP certified stations staffed by expert ground handlers and featuring dedicated facilities.

With a destination network of over 150 cities spanning six continents, the carrier has access to all major pharmaceutical manufacturing locations. Furthermore, it can deploy aircraft to additional destinations at short notice as part of charter operations.

“This strategic positioning enables us to rapidly and securely transport pharmaceutical cargo from its point of origin to its ultimate destination,” Sutch explained.

Expanding operations

Emirates SkyCargo’s pharmaceutical volumes have doubled year on year. Its impressive growth can be credited to multiple factors, including the significant investments made in its facilities and services, as well as the aforementioned extensive network.

Another key contributor is the hub’s strategic location in the Middle East, which places it in close proximity to the rapidly growing populations of India, Asia, and Africa.

Additionally, the airline’s loyal customer base has played a significant role in this growth, as they have come to trust and rely on the consistency and reliability that SkyCargo consistently provides.

Maintaining consistency and compliance across the 35 pharmaceutical stations worldwide with our Pharma hub in Dubai is a challenging task. Ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical products from the point of departure from the factory to the point of arrival at their destination poses a challenge as well.

By operating a pharmaceutical hub under the umbrella of SkyCargo, the carrier offers its clients an additional service that complements their portfolio of services like Fresh, Safe, and Valuables. SkyCargo’s Pharma service plays a crucial role in disease prevention and providing treatment to those who need it the most in underdeveloped regions.

“The cool chain process poses various challenges for the pharmaceutical industry, but the lack of sufficient global infrastructure to ensure consistent temperature control during transportation is a significant one. While airports are making investments in facilities, there are other essential components such as trucking, cool dollies, and dry icing facilities that require investment as well,” Sutch said. “However, SkyCargo’s state-of-theart facilities, equipment and temperature control of the cargohold guarantee a consistent temperature for pharmaceutical products throughout their journey.”

Learn. Network. Get inspired

LOGIPHARMA , the world’s largest life sciences supply chain event, is coming to Lyon from 25th-27th April with it’s mission to reconnect, build critical new contacts and solve conundrums.

“Times remain uncertain, but one thing remains true: there is power in people coming together,” the event’s organisers said. “Only at LogiPharma can you benchmark with the world’s leaders in supply chain, operations, logistics, distribution and digital transformation.”

Topics in focus at the event include: Navigating the demands of new regulations, changing market conditions and more complex products; implementing new supply chain strategies to achieve operational agility and resilience; leveraging the latest digital tools to drive end-to-end supply chain efficiencies; embracing new approaches to achieve workforce up-skilling and diversity and inclusion; innovating your supply chain processes to bring you ever closer to the patient; building actionable plans to deliver on your supply chain sustainability goals

Connecting you

LogiPharma offers an opportunity for individuals and companies to connect, presenting itself as the place where you really find out what the leading companies are doing to ready end-to-end supply chains for today and tomorrow.

Some of the business leaders who will be at the event include Johnson & Johnson VP Wayne Rothman, Pfizer Senior Director Peter Lundholm and Teva’s Senior Vice President Stephan Gotthardt.

“A lot of important long-term relationships we have built in our business were formed

at the event. It has really helped us expand our network in the pharma industry,” FedEx Express explained.

Engaging and immersive

With a wide-ranging agenda covering everything from “leveraging digital connectivity” and “delivering true sustainability” to “building global logistics value from data” and “beating the supply chain backlog”, the event looks set to have engaging discussions among attendees.

Whether taking part in small working discussion groups, learning from all of the great minds in the industry, to hearing from keynote speakers on the topics shaping the sector, Logipharma is aiming to be a more engaging and immersive than anywhere else.

“The organisation at LogiPharma has been brilliant, particularly the way it has been laid out. There are always sessions/breakouts going on, everyone can freely wander around, making it very easy to have conversations and set up meetings, which is fantastic. You really get to speak to everyone you want to when you want to,” Emirates stated.

Meeting your needs

The agenda at Logipharma has been shaped by 100+ research interviews with life sciences supply chain leaders to ensure that the event addresses every challenge and opportunity they face.

“LogiPharma allows us to meet many delegates all in one place across a few days, rather than having our European sales team travel throughout the year. Not only that, but we also get to network with other sponsors and get an insight into how they are doing,” Peli Bio Thermal said.

Keeping cargo cool

SONOCO ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco , is one of the largest global providers of temperature assurance packaging for the safe and efficient transport of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products.

Sonoco ThermoSafe shipping solutions seek to mitigate risk for customers and ensure product efficacy throughout the extremes of a supply chain. With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Sonoco ThermoSafe has a vast product offering featuring industry-leading technology that encompasses refrigerated, frozen or controlled room temperature applications. In addition, Sonoco ThermoSafe’s ISC Labs® deliver individualised design and testing services and innovative packaging solutions along with qualification and validation services to meet all regulatory requirements.

“LogiPharma is an important event for Sonoco ThermoSafe because it brings together all healthcare supply chain stakeholders to tackle business critical issues. One priority for pharma is how to evaluate and implement sustainability into supply chains,” Gary Morgan, General Manager, Sonoco ThermoSafe said.

Sonoco is a leader in sustainable packaging – not just by offering state-of-the art reusable, recyclable solutions; but also by achieving our own aggressive sustainability goals while reporting into Ecovadis, Dow Jones and Sedex indexes. The Company ranked first in the Packaging sector on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies for 2022 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the fourth-consecutive year. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programmes for our customers, employees and communities

that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging, Better Life.

“Join us at our Logipharma Masterclass on “Pharmaceutical Packaging 4.0: The Future is Sustainable, Reusable and Rentable”, Tuesday 25th April. Sonoco ThermoSafe and Biogen will explain the implementation of a reusable, rental parcel thermal packaging programme in Europe,” Andrew Heholt, Director of Business Development & Orion Product Manager, Sonoco ThermoSafe, said.

Sonoco ThermoSafe knows that when cold chain logistics fail, lives can be put at risk due to thermally compromised pharmaceutical products.

“That’s why we set out to innovate and create the safest and most user-friendly air freight container available, to reduce the risks and ensure valuable pharmaceutical products arrive in perfect condition and ontime. Drawing upon the extensive industry experience of ThermoSafe and leveraging the latest technology developed in ISC labs, we are proud to offer the market the Pegasus ULD that delivers superior performance and unmatched duration – up to 13 days at 2-8°C,” Federico Lupp, Head of Business Development Bulk Rental EMEA & APAC, Sonoco ThermoSafe said.

As the only Advanced Passive Temperature Control Container (TCC) on the market, we expect lively dialogue on how combining the ease of a ULD with passive cooling technology simplifies shipping and airport operations. As a reusable container, it reduces waste and improves sustainability by streamlining return logistics. The Pegasus ULD has Master Lease Agreements in place with most major airlines offering an extensive global network to multinational pharmaceutical companies.

Delivering solutions in the ULD sector

DOKASCH has stood for the production, design and repair of innovative air cargo equipment for over 30 years. Alongside its main base in Staudt, Germany, DoKaSch has service centres across multiple important air cargo terminals in the country, including Frankfurt and Leipzig/Halle.

Standing for modern air cargo ULD technology and services, DoKaSch’s products are designed and produced for the widest variety of customer requirements in accordance with internationally valid standards.

Through its many years of experience, DoKaSch helps to find the right solution for its customers. As a specialised subsidiary, DoKaSch Temperature Solutions was founded in 2013 and focuses on the rental of fully air-conditioned Opticooler air cargo containers for the transport of high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals on intercontinental flights.

“Our Opticooler solution provides an extremely high level of safety against temperature deviations. In contrast to passive solutions, our active packaging solution can also use the available load capacity with a very high level

Cold Jet and Biocair join Pharma.Aero’s global network of life science logistics

PHARMA.AERO has announced Cold Jet and Biocair as the latest additions to the cross-industry collaboration platform of over 50 life science and MedTech stakeholders worldwide.

Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, welcomed the organisation’s newest associate partners: “The continuous pace of member growth underlines the need for the neutral and collaborative platform Pharma.Aero represents, to monitor, discuss and eventually solve the challenges the industry faces in relation to life science logistics.”

With 30 years of experience, Cold Jet is the leading global provider of high capacity, quality on-site dry ice manufacturing equipment, serving both industrial gas and end-user companies around the world.

Jan Cloots, Chief Commercial Officer of Cold Jet, envisions the new partnership as an essential link in the company’s strategic approach of the life science industry: “Cold Jet is thrilled to join the collaborative platform of Pharma.Aero. In my personal belief and passion for supporting the success of future therapies, we are driven by the creation of reliable and sustainable solutions to address the challenges in this industry.”

Biocair is a global GDP logistics specialist with over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. They have built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance.

Michael De Beuckelaer, Business Development Manager at Biocair, is eager to contribute to innovative projects within the partnership: “Biocair’s vision of thinking forward and Pharma. Aero’s insights will bring contributions to new innovative solutions. Biocair will also provide their input in the projects from Pharma.Aero making it possible for Biocair to be on the frontline of innovating the new pharmaceutical supply chain.”

“Join us at LogiPharma in Lyon, France 25th-27th April! Visit us and Pharma.Aero at booths 112-113 to meet our pharmaceutical experts and learn about #logistics solutions for the #healthcare industry,” Pharma.Aero said ahead of the event.

of efficiency. Thanks to our worldwide network of partners and service stations, the Opticooler also features a high level of availability”, says Andreas Seitz, Managing Director of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions.

Heading into Logipharma, DoKaSch Temperature Solution is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase its high-level temperature-controlled Opticooler ULD.

“We take a very close look at the trade fairs at which we are represented. LogiPharma is the leading show in Europe for the pharma and cool chain sector. The big advantage here is that all the central players, such as managers of pharmaceutical companies, forwarders and airlines, are on site. LogiPharma is therefore not only an important networking event, but also offers the opportunity to exchange and discuss information on current events and developments in the field of pharmaceuticals and cold chains,” Seitz adds.