M I A M I I N T E R N AT I O N A L A I R P O RT
PHARMA
2023
PHARMA
2023
In 2015, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized MIA as the first IATA Designated Pharma Hub Airport in the U.S. and only the second in the world after Brussels Airport. MIA received this recognition for engaging the local cargo community in the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) IATA Pharma Hub Pharma Certification Program; a Designation and Local program that prepares logistics CEIV Pharma Certification companies to become experts at Participants properly handling sensitive pharma MIA offers more non-stop flights products shipped by air. Eight members to Latin America and of the MIA cargo community have completed the Caribbean region than any other U.S. airport – 1,295 the CEIV Certification Program including five weekly departures to 78 destinations. airline carriers, one ground handling company, and two international freight forwarders.
A STRONG & GROWING PHARMA HUB MIA Pharma by Volume (metric tonnes) 21,000 18,000
19,699 16,620
15,000
15,431
16,342
16,084
• Average of 16,385 metric tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo per year between 2018 and 2022.
12,000 9,000 6,000
• Major airport hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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• Record year for total value of pharmaceutical trade ($US 6.93 billion) and value of pharmaceutical exports ($6.42 billion) (O&D) in 2022.
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MIA CEIV PHARMA CERTIFICATION COMMUNITY
MIA CARGO FACILITIES • #1 U.S. airport for international cargo. • 3.66 million sq ft (339,836 sq m) total of combined warehouse and office space. • 466,372 sq ft (43,327 sq m) of on-airport refrigerated warehouse space for temperature controlled products.
WHAT IS PHARMA.AERO? An exclusive international association made up of CEIV Certified airport communities, airport operators, other pharma transport industry stakeholders, and with the active involvement of pharma manufacturers (shippers). MISSION STATEMENT: Foster collaboration among CEIV pharma certified airport communities around the world.
OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
VISION: Achieve excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for pharma shippers. STRATEGIC AIRPORT MEMBERS
Become a strategic partner for pharma shippers Advocate the best interests of the pharma industry Develop air cargo as a reliable transportation mode for pharma Become /remain leaders in developing cool chain solutions for pharma
WHAT PHARMA.AERO DOES: Connect CEIV airport communities with pharma shippers STRATEGIC PHARMA SHIPPER MEMBERS
FULL MEMBERS
Share market knowledge, expertise, and best practices thus creating value for its members Organize and collaborate in local/ regional pharma shippers fora, workshops and networking events Develop and strengthen global pharma air cargo routes
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