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.”