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Pharma Logistics Masterclass Recognized in Tokyo as Momentum Builds for 5th Edition in Japan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero announces SCL Cold Chain as the newest addition to the global community of Life Sciences and MedTech supply chain and logistics stakeholders. The new partnership emerges as a natural progression, rooted in the successful collaboration during the Pharma Logistics Masterclass in Dallas Fort Worth, where SCL hosted one of the industry site visits.

The visit highlighted SCL’s specialized services in temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation, supported by facilities that are both FDA and CEIV Pharma-certified.

SCL Cold Chain is a first/last mile provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation.  SCL Cold Chain specializes in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device verticals with core competencies in the (-20C), (2-8C), and (15-25C) LTL markets.  The SCL “hub and spoke” model of local and regional TC LTL services is a unique offering in the North American markets which they currently service.

Photo: Bryan Severin, President of SCL Cold Chain, and Trevor Caswell, Chair of Pharma.Aero, Dallas, October 2024[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

PLMC 2025 speakers at Belexpo June 2025

The 2025 edition of the Pharma Logisticst Masterclass marks a strategic collaboration between Pharma.Aero, the University of Antwerp, Kansai Airports, ANA Cargo, and NX GROUP (Nippon Express Group).On Thursday, June 19th, several of our upcoming speakers offered a powerful preview of what to expect this September at the Masterclass durin a panel session hosted by the Belexpo – the Belgian Pavilion at World Expo in Osaka. Entitled “Global Health, Local Strengths – Connecting Centers of Excellence in R&D and Pharma Logistics”, the session focused on how cutting-edge logistics, academic research, and real-world innovation are shaping the future of global health. Highlights included contributions from:

  • Prof. Wouter Dewulf – Academic Director, Centre for Maritime & Air Transport Management, University of Antwerp & Antwerp Management School

  • Prof. Roel Gevaers – University of Antwerp & Antwerp Management School

  • Prof. Shinya Hanaoka – School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • Prof. Pierre Van Damme – Director, Vaccinopolis & Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, University of Antwerp

  • Frank Van Gelder – Secretary General, Pharma.Aero

This growing momentum reflects the Masterclass’s role as a global hub for bridging academia and industry in pharma logistics.

The Pharma Logistics Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders, explore the latest in supply chain innovation, and network with peers from around the world. The 2025 edition marks a strategic collaboration between Pharma.Aero, the University of Antwerp, Kansai Airports, ANA Cargo, and NX GROUP (Nippon Express Group).

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