Chris Lewis

Qatar Airways – Pharma’s flexible friend

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced a Pharma Passive FlexTemp solution to manage dual-temperature requirements within shipment journeys. Available as an add-on service for Pharma Passive and Pharma Critical Passive, it supports temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments as their thermal needs evolve during transit—particularly when single-use passive packaging reaches the end of its effective life cycle. As the use of self-contained passive packaging continues to grow in pharma, so too does the complexity ... [+]

Opinion: When disruption bites, customs and compliance is more important than ever

By Emmett Young, key account director at Customs Support Group Just when the logistics sector has absorbed the effects of one crisis, another always seems to rise alligator-like to the surface. As the US and Israel’s war with Iran ramps up – spiking energy prices and disrupting shipping through the Strait ... [+]

Geodis to open Manchester pharma air hub

Geodis is to open a temperature-controlled GDP-compliant pharma warehouse close to Manchester airport on 1 June. The warehouse, which supports inventory management and cross-docking operations will offer 2,000 pallet positions for sensitive pharmaceutical products that require strict temperature management and regulatory compliance. It will include dedicated short-term storage zones such as ... [+]

Pig out at HOGS’ 35th birthday

Heathrow-based industry lunch society HOGS  is celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. HOGS was formed in 1991 by a handful of freight stalwarts looking to relax in convivial company on an un-sponsored basis. During this time, it has organised over 80 events and all sections of the industry are most ... [+]

DFDS to buy Jersey ferry from Stena Line

DFDS has acquired passenger and freight ferry Stena Vinga from Stena Line, which it is currently chartering for its Jersey service.  She operates between Jersey and UK and France and has a freight capacity of 1500 lane meters, along with 200 cars and up to 400 passengers.  She will be reflagged under ... [+]

New chief exec for Envirotainer

Coldchain airfreight specialist Envirotainer has appointed Aymeric Chandavoine as chief executive, succeeding interim chief executive, Niklas Adamsson. Chandavoine brings extensive international experience in logistics and supply chain leadership, joining Envirotainer from Maersk, where he most recently served as executive vice president and president, Europe. He said: “Pharmaceutical supply chains are becoming more ... [+]

Dover retains BRCGS food cert

The Port of Dover Cargo has retained its certification to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, with an improved ‘A’ grade. The BRCGS Global Standard is an internationally recognised benchmark indicating that the port operates in line with rigorous industry requirements. The renewed certification under Category 01 for ... [+]

Kuehne+Nagel opens Hyderabad pharma site

Kuehne+Nagel has opened a temperature-controlled airfreight cross dock pharma facility in Hyderabad, India. The city is a major centre for pharmaceutical manufacturing, contributing over 40% of India’s active pharma ingredients and vaccine production. The 248sq m facility operates across dedicated temperature zones, including +2°C to +8°C and +15°C to +25°C ... [+]

United springs into action after typhoon strikes

United Cargo and its partners arranged emergency transport and supplies to the Northern Mariana Islands on 14 April after Typhoon Sinlaku hit the region. Airports shut down as 43,000 people across Mariana Islands dealt with power outages, water damage and shortages, and widespread destruction of buildings and facilities. The carrier resumed its ... [+]

Back to Baghdad for Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed freighter and belly operations between its Doha hub and Baghdad in its latest schedule, effective 7 May. It will introduce a weekly Boeing 777 freighter to Baghdad and operate twice weekly passenger flights to from 10 May. The carrier will offer a combined cargo capacity of more ... [+]

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