Vienna Airport’s Pharma Handling Centre grows annual tonnage by 64%

THE Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Centre (VPHC) increased its total tonnage by 64% in 2022 compared to the previous year. With the handling of more than 3,600 tonnes of pharmaceuticals, biotech products and other temperature-sensitive goods, an increase of over 1,400 tonnes was recorded. With the handling of another record tonnage, the highly modern and specialised facility further strengthens Vienna Airport as a relevant pharmaceutical hub for Central and Eastern Europe.

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In particular since Coronavirus, the VPHC is covering a strong increase in demand for the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Compared to the precrisis year 2019, Vienna Airport has grown its pharmaceutical tonnages by around 173% in 2022. In addition to the ongoing uncertainties in international sea traffic, the ongoing internationalisation of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries is also driving the need to safely transport these time-sensitive and fragile goods by aircraft.

“The repeated record tonnage of the Vienna Airport Pharma Handling Center shows that Vienna Airport is an indispensable and leading pharmaceutical hub for Central and Eastern Europe. At the same time, this underlines the high quality of handling at the VPHC. Here we provide the increasingly internationally active pharma sector with important and, above all, safe access to the often life-saving cold chains. Thanks to highly modern equipment, GDP certification and optimised processes, the VPHC enables reliable and speedy handling and is also well equipped for the increasing demand in the future,” Michael Zach, Vice President Sales, Finance & Cargo, Ground Handling & Cargo Operations at Vienna International Airport, said.