Integra LifeSciences has joined Pharma.Aero as a member of the Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP) - the structured forum designed to strengthen dialogue between manufacturers and...
Pharmaceutical logistics has evolved. Regulation has not kept pace. This is the starting point of Pharma.Aero’s new industry initiative. Dual Temperature Acceptance in Pharma Air Cargo is a focused...
Pharma.Aero and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have formalised their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a structured framework for collaboration across...
In February 2026, members are invited to take part in a series of member-exclusive IoT training sessions designed to translate research insights into practical, operational knowledge for...
In a strategic move reflecting the evolution of global healthcare logistics, Pharma.Aero has expanded its Advisory Board and extended its mandate to two years for the first time. This decision...
The Pharmalytics Q4 2025 edition captures a decisive moment for pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics. As geopolitical pressures, medical innovation, and structural market shifts converge, the...
Kindeva Drug Delivery has joined Pharma.Aero's Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP), reinforcing the collective voice of manufacturers shaping the future of healthcare logistics. With...
TempAid Temperature Controlled Packaging has joined Pharma.Aero collaborative platform, further strengthening the community’s expertise in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and...
The Food & Farm for Health Project White Paper examines how structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation limit both healthcare access and economic development across Sub-Saharan...
The newest Pharma.Aero podcast episode - The 2% Problem and Air Cargo’s Untapped Power - examines a critical imbalance in global logistics: although Sub-Saharan Africa is home to approximately 1.6...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp announce the publication of the White Paper of the 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC), capturing the most valuable insights and key takeaways from the...
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products. Internationally...
Ferring Pharmaceuticals has joined Pharma.Aero’s collaborative platform for global life science manufacturers, expanding the network of organizations contributing to the advancement of...
The IoT Devices & Platforms – Technical Report is now available exclusively to members, marking the completion of the project’s research and diagnostic phase. The publication brings together the...
Data-driven air cargo solutions are unlocking new pathways for health, food security, and local empowerment—optimizing pharmaceutical and perishable supply chains to deliver life-saving medicines,...
When the Next Crisis Hits: Lessons for Pharma Logistics is the latest podcast episode of Pharma.Aero. The podcast's host, Pharma.Aero Secretary General Frank Van Gelder, is asking one of the most...
The IoT Devices & Platforms in Healthcare Logistics project has entered a new phase, as we begin in-depth interviews with key industry stakeholders. This step will further uncover needs,...
The 2026 Pharma Logistics Masterclass dates and locations were officially announced today, unveiling an expanded dual-country format that will bring the global pharma logistics community together in...
A new episode of the Pharma.Aero “Insights” podcast is out now, diving into the forces reshaping pharmaceutical logistics through the lens of global trade and geopolitics. In this latest episode,...
Genericon Pharma has joined Pharma.Aero’s Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP), a global initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and innovation across pharmaceutical...
Demand, geopolitics and resilience ➡️ Pharma is entering a decade of higher demand and more individualised care, enabled by AI-driven R&D and visible supply chains. ➡️ Resilience now means...
The 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass has officially launched in Kyoto, bringing together a unique mix of global pharmaceutical experts, logistics innovators, and international academics for four...
The pioneering project exploring the role of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and platforms in healthcare logistics has reached its first milestone, with the initial diagnostic phase now complete....
Ruud van der Geer of MSD joins Pharma.Aero's Board of Directors, after serving as an Advisory Board Member this year. In his role as Global Logistics Solutions Lead for the Human Health Division at...
Pharma.Aero announces the release of the fourth Pharmalytics, the exclusive quarterly report providing cutting-edge insights into the rapidly evolving Pharma & Life Sciences supply chain and...
The 5th edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass has been officially recognized during a prestigious MoU signing ceremony in Tokyo. The event was attended by high-level dignitaries including the...
The latest episode of Pharma.Aero’s podcast features an in-depth discussion about the future of precision therapy logistics and the critical infrastructure needed to support it. Freek De Witte,...
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group and a leader in Life Sciences and Healthcare logistics, has officially joined Pharma.Aero. This partnership...
White Paper of the GAPL 2 Project: Enhancing Sustainability in Tertiary Packaging for Pharma Air Cargo Pharma.Aero has released the White Paper showcasing the findings of the sustainability project...
Pharma.Aero has just released the latest issue of Pharmalytics—the exclusive quarterly report of insightful data, trends and developments within the Pharma & Life Sciences supply chain and...
PHSE, a global leader in temperature-controlled and time-critical pharmaceutical logistics, has officially joined Pharma.Aero. Founded in 1999, PHSE specializes in transporting pharmaceuticals,...
Brussels Airport, a co-founder and strategic member of Pharma.Aero, has appointed Dimitri Bettoni, Head of Cargo and Business Development, as its representative on the Pharma.Aero Board of...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp have published the official agenda of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass set to take place from 16 to 19 September in Osaka and Kyoto. This year, the event...
Sensitech, a global leader in supply chain visibility solutions, has officially joined Pharma.Aero, further solidifying its commitment to improving the safe and efficient transport of...
ThermoSafe, a global leader in temperature assurance packaging, has joined Pharma.Aero, reinforcing the association’s mission to advance the healthcare supply chain and logistics industry. Renowned...
The inaugural Pharma Logistics Winter University, held from February 3 to 7, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, was a key step in pharmaceutical logistics education. The five-day training program, designed for...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp have just released the highly-anticipated White Paper of the 2024 Pharma Logistics Masterclass. The comprehensive document encapsulates the most valuable...
A.P. Moller - Maersk, a leading force in global integrated logistics with over a century of expertise, has joined Pharma.Aero, bringing unparalleled expertise and value to the collaborative...
Pharma.Aero welcomes CCR Aeroportos as the newest member of its global community! As a business unit of Grupo CCR—one of the largest infrastructure companies in Latin America—CCR Aeroportos operates...
Pharma.Aero's latest podcast episode dives into the critical challenge of reducing the environmental impact of tertiary packaging in pharmaceutical air cargo. How can the industry move towards more...
Pharma.Aero announces the publication of the White Paper showcasing the findings of the project on Security Standards in the Pharmaceutical and MedTech Supply Chain. Aimed at identifying critical...
The second edition of Pharmalytics is now available exclusively to Pharma.Aero members. The quarterly report covers Q4 2024, and offers comprehensive data, critical updates, actionable trends, and...
Exam Packaging, a leading expert in cold chain passive isothermal packaging with over 40 years of experience, has joined Pharma.Aero as an associate partner. As a speciality solutions provider, Exam...
Pharma.Aero announces expanded Advisory Board for 2025, bringing together experts from airports, airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, transporters, and three global pharmaceutical...
Pharma.Aero will participate in the upcoming Pharma Logistics Winter University, which will take place in Abu Dhabi from 3 to 7 February 2025. This unique learning event, organized in collaboration...
The Precision Therapy Logistics podcast episode dives into the logistics behind cutting-edge treatments like cell and gene and radioligand therapies, critical life-saving innovations that present...
Shipex NV, the international freight forwarder with over four decades of expertise in global ocean container transport, has officially joined Pharma.Aero as a full member. Headquartered in Antwerp,...
Pharma.Aero has just released the White Paper showcasing the joint, collaborative efforts of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Cathay Cargo, members of...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass - PLMC™, taking place in Osaka and Kyoto, Japan. This immersive,...
Pharma.Aero has just released the first edition of Pharmalytics - an exclusive quarterly report offering curated knowledge and in-depth market insights into key trends, ecosystem strategies, and...
[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...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp officially announced that the fifth edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC) will take place in Osaka and Kyoto, from 16 to 19 September 2025....
Traditional and New Markets ➡️ The USA is the largest pharmaceutical market but depends on imports, followed by China and Japan. Key import markets include Canada, China, Japan, and South Korea....
The Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2024 kicked off in Dallas Fort Worth, the first-ever US-hosted edition. 168 industry experts and international academics from 6 universities convene to address...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company, ARTBIO, signed up for Pharma.Aero's Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP), strengthening global...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, has joined Pharma.Aero as a full member. Headquartered in Marseille, France, CEVA Logistics offers a broad...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero announces the launch of the Sustainability Survey as part of the spin-off project Green Air Pharma Logistics with a focus on tertiary packaging and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year's edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass brings together the expertise of world-renowned academic institutions and international academics from...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Skandi Network, the first European active temperature-controlled distribution network focusing 100% on healthcare products, has joined Pharma.Aero as an associate...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The global biopharmaceutical company Pharming Group has joined Pharma.Aero as a member of the Life Sciences Manufacturers Advisory Platform. Dedicated to...
Japan, a global leader in cutting-edge innovation, plays a significant role in the pharmaceutical market, with its pharmaceutical export industry set to exceed 54 billion US dollars by 2031. This...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero will play a central role in the upcoming FlyPharma Europe conference in Vienna AirportCity (23 - 24 October). Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a significant development for Pharma.Aero, Novartis, represented by Dr. Roland Yap, has been elected to the organization's Board of Directors, bringing a wealth...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Athens International Airport, the largest international airport in Greece and the Balkans region, has joined Pharma.Aero as a full member. AIA received its IATA...
In this episode, Frank Van Gelder sits down with Olivier Mary, Chief Commercial and Supply Project Director of Euromed Pharma to explore the transformative year in personalized medicine and the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero makes a strategic move towards a multimodal approach in the field of supply chain logistics for the Life Sciences and MedTech industries. This landmark...
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, joins Pharma.Aero, bringing along an extensive global presence and a strong commitment to advancing logistics excellence and fostering...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pharma.Aero has released the White Paper presenting the key findings of the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR) Project. This collaborative effort focused on the...
Novartis steps up its involvement by becoming a Strategic Member of Pharma.Aero. By joining forces with other leading pharmaceutical companies, Novartis seeks to deepen its engagement and influence...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The global pharmaceutical service provider EarlyHealth Group joined the Advisory Platform of Life Sciences Manufacturers, Pharma.Aero's hub of pharmaceutical...
ETH Cargo becomes the first Puerto Rico company to join Pharma.Aero. The logistics provider based in Carolina, Puerto Rico, has been offering total solutions for clients globally since 2001. The...
The drive of everything happening in the life science and medtech industries is determined by humanity and its increasing need for health care. The customer, or in other words, the patient’s illness...
The Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC) announces the introduction of Poster Presentations as a key feature of its 2024 edition. This addition aims to showcase innovative research in the field of...
Pharma.Aero looks back at a very fruitful participation in LogiPharma 2024, serving as a dynamic platform for industry leaders and stakeholders to converge, exchange insights, and forge impactful...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tive, the global leader in supply chain and logistics visibility technology, joined Pharma.Aero as associate partner. The partnership was officially sealed at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, signs up as a Pharma.Aero member. The strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing the...
Pharma.Aero made its debut appearance at the HPCLC Conference, showcasing its commitment to collaborate for advancing pharmaceutical logistics. The HPCLC, renowned for its cutting-edge discussions...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jetpak, DELIVER-IT and Wallenborn joined Pharma.Aero as full members, eager to collaborate for the advancement of the healthcare supply chain and logistics...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero announces two new additions to the Life Sciences Manufacturers Advisory Platform, now comprising 11 pharmaceutical manufacturers. Galapagos and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero unveils the White Paper marking the completion of its first in the series of projects delving into sustainability challenges within healthcare supply...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cargolux is the latest addition to Pharma.Aero global community of Life Sciences end-to-end supply chain stakeholders. With 50 years of experience in the air cargo...
Pharma.Aero and IATA (the International Air Transport Association) have joined forces to strengthen IATA’s Certification for the Excellence in Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) program, the...
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry, our latest podcast episode offers an exclusive opportunity to gain insights into the multifaceted approach...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Euromed Pharma signed up as a member of Pharma.Aero's Life Sciences Manufacturers Advisory Platform, becoming LMAP's 10th pharmaceutical manufacturer. With the...
Pharma.Aero welcomes Bayer to the Life Sciences Manufacturers Advisory Platform, the cluster designed to engage the manufacturing segment further to provide first-line advice and support to the...
The White Paper of the CEIV 2.0 - Phase 2: Implementation was released, marking the completion of the 2-year project aimed at offering the pharma airfreight industry’s perspective and setting...
🎧 Tune in for our latest podcast episode to explore the regional characteristics of the life science and pharmaceutical market, and the need for cross-industry collaboration between different...
JAS and DB Schenker have signed up as full members of Pharma.Aero, while MSC Air Cargo has enlisted as an associate partner, further strengthening Pharma.Aero's global community and its commitment...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp announce the release of the much-anticipated White Paper summarizing the insights and key takeaways from the 2023...
In a significant move aimed at enhancing industry representation and fostering collaboration, Pharma.Aero expands the Advisory Board, now comprising six members, with the addition of a dedicated...
In a significant achievement underscoring its growth and influence, Pharma.Aero reaches the important milestone of 70 members and partners worldwide, as a testament to the organization's commitment...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Germinare is the latest addition to the Life Sciences Manufacturers Advisory Platform, alongside Alexion, GSK, Novartis, and Pharma.Aero's Strategic Pharmaceutical...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a major development, Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp have formally signed an agreement with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]🎧 Pharma.Aero's latest podcast episode delves into the critical theme of international collaboration, and the impact of the new types of therapies on the life...
Following the completion of the project Innovation in Motion, Pharma.Aero releases the White Paper offering in-depth insights into the digitalization of logistics within the life science and MedTech...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a concerted effort to enhance sustainability within the pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chain, Pharma.Aero has launched a groundbreaking project focused...
Pharma.Aero is excited to team up again with the Humanitarian Logistics Association for the 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, taking place on 21 and 22 November at the Kenya...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pharma.Aero welcomes Medista and OnAsset Intelligence to its global community of life science and MedTech supply chain logistics stakeholders. Medista is a GDP and...
🎧 Tune in for our latest podcast episode to deep dive into the cutting-edge world of life science logistics and learn how the latest digital technologies are shaping the industry. [buzzsprout...
Pharma.Aero, together with the University of Antwerp - Faculty of Business and Economics, had the honour to kick off the Flanders Vaccine annual event and warm up the audience on the most important...
Pharma.Aero took centre stage at the recent FlyPharma Europe Conference, by organizing the workshop on collaboration and participating in the panel discussion about innovations in healthcare...
The 2024 Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC) officially kicked off with the opening of the registrations for the 4-day event set to take place in Dallas Fort Worth, next year. The flagship event of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After three successful editions in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the 4th Pharma Logistics Masterclass is set to take place in Dallas, Texas, from 29...
Singapore recently played host to the Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2023 (PLMC), and the feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Over 135 industry professionals and international...
Highlights of Day 1 | Emulsions or solutions: how collaboration creates the fuel to supply chain innovation Day 1 Key Speakers: Wouter Dewulf, Pierre Van Damme, and Vincent Van...
Pharma.Aero teams up with Eva International to bring you the 2023 Airfreight Pharma Conference, as part of the 4-conference global event taking place in Athens from 20 to 22 September. Several...
Over 135 pharma logistics professionals, international academics and industry experts from 24 countries have registered for the third edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC) taking place...
The first series of our Pharma.Aero podcast, "Insights", is now live, with all four episodes available here. Episode 1 features Darrel Chong, Global Head of Lifesciences & Healthcare at PSA BDP,...
Pharma.Aero is expanding its global network of Life Sciences and Med Tech manufacturers and welcomes Alexion – AstraZeneca Rare Disease, GSK and Novartis, along with MSD, Pfizer and Zoetis, to the...
The fourth episode of our Pharma.Aero podcast focuses on environmental sustainability along the supply chain from the pharmaceutical manufacturer's perspective. Ruud van der Geer, Associate...
KatalX, Etihad Cargo and Expeditors are the guests of our third podcast episode deep delving into the concept of environmental sustainability in the healthcare supply chain logistics. [buzzsprout...
Our second podcast in the series about Environmental Sustainability brings together three esteemed Pharma.Aero members: Brussels Airport, represented by Samuel Speltdoorn, Senior Business &...
Pharma.Aero is proud to announce the launch of its collaborative podcast, an exciting addition to its mission of driving innovation and knowledge sharing. The podcast delves deep into the...
Pharma.Aero and Flanders Vaccine join forces for the upcoming Annual Event 'Immunity for Health: Innovations in vaccine manufacturing, supply and delivery’. The event is set to take place on 12th of...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]"Collaboration - The importance of cross-industry pollination" is the workshop organized by Pharma.Aero on day one of the FlyPharma Europe Conference, on October...
Pharma.Aero announces four new additions to the global community of Life Sciences end-to-end supply chain stakeholders: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and SAL Saudi Logistics sign up as members; VEXSL...
Pharma.Aero welcomes Saudia Cargo as a full member and expands its reach into the Middle East region. Trevor Caswell, Chairman of Pharma.Aero, extends a warm welcome to the new member: “With the...
Pharma.Aero marks a significant achievement as it welcomes its 60th member to the organization. With a clear focus on enhancing the transportation and handling of pharmaceutical products across the...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp have just released the highly anticipated White Paper summarizing the insights and key takeaways of the 2022 Pharma Logistics Masterclass held in Abu Dhabi....
Pharma.Aero and Neutral Air Partner join their forces as global cross-industry collaborative platforms to enhance the reliability, security and speed of life science transport by air. A Memorandum...
Pharma.Aero onboards Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo and time:matters, the logistic companies of Lufthansa Group, as full members. With the new additions, the global cross-industry collaborative...
Pharma.Aero continues to expand its global presence by onboarding Dachser, a global leader in system logistics, and SkyCell, the award-winning provider of temperature-controlled container...
Pharma.Aero shares with the industry the White Paper of the Pharma QRG (Quick Reference Guide) Project, a project designed to create a set of guidelines for the fast and safe transportation of Time...
Pharma.Aero announces Cold Jet and Biocair as the latest additions to the cross-industry collaboration platform of over 50 life science and MedTech stakeholders worldwide. Frank Van Gelder,...
The 2023 Pharma Logistics Masterclass Committee has just announced the preliminary program of the 5-day event organized by Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp, together with the Singapore...
The leading provider of packaging solutions Sofrigam and tech companies Hive-Zox and Lainpharma get on board as Pharma.Aero associate partners. Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of...
Our Pharma.Aero Strategic Member Pfizer is joining the Advisory Board, along with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Qatar Airways Cargo, Expeditors and Swissport. Pfizer takes the seat...
The CGT Project team has finalized the White Paper of our Pharma.Aero project that explores the fast-developing sector of Cell and Gene Therapies and the particularities that have an impact on its...
Pharma.Aero expands its global network of Life Science and MedTech stakeholders by onboarding five new associate partners. Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, welcomes the new...
Pharma.Aero announces two new additions to its Board of Directors: Gergely Szorcsik, Director of Global Distribution, representing the pharma manufacturer Zoetis, and Hugo Repolho, Head of...
Air Canada Cargo joins Pharma.Aero as a full member, and ColdChase becomes an associate partner of our global collaboration platform of over 50 Life Science and MedTech supply chain stakeholders....
Trevor Caswell, Chairman of Pharma.Aero, and Frank Van Gelder, Pharma.Aero Secretary General, were interviewed to feature in STAT Times' cover story on the African Air Cargo, in preparation for the...
Pharma.Aero has just published the White Paper of the CEIV 2.0 Project representing a broader evaluation of the IATA's CEIV Pharma Certification Program based on the direct input and insights of the...
Registrations are open, with early-bird discounts, for the 2023 edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass (IPLM) taking place in Singapore, from 4 to 8 September. Register here |...
Highlights of Day 1 | Data as Value Driver for the Future Pharma Supply Chain Speakers: Prof. Ernesto Damiani of Khalifa University ▪ Ruud van der Geer - Associate Director Supply Chain Management...
The four members of the Advisory Board representing all segments of our pharma supply chain kick off their one-year mandate in the first Advisory Board meeting since their election by Pharma.Aero...
After two successful editions in Europe and the Middle East, the 2023 International Pharma Logistics Masterclass takes place in Singapore. Southeast Asia is a very important strategic player in the...
Our global cross-industry collaboration platform welcomes HAZGO as an Associate Partner. "Onboarding HAZGO within Pharma.Aero underlines our vision and mission", says Frank Van Gelder, Secretary...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Samuel Speltdoorn steps into Nathan De Valck's shoes, as a member of Pharma.Aero's Board of Directors. Samuel was designated Brussels Airport Company's new...
With individualized medicine leaving the pipeline after 20 years of research and the investment of billions of dollars, Pharma.Aero initiated the CGT Project to offer a better understanding of the...
Pharma.Aero shares the results of the UAV Project by publishing the White Paper of WP 3 - exploring the use of drones and their potential as part of the Life Science and Medtech logistic chain, thus...
One of the world’s fastest-growing airport hubs, Abu Dhabi International Airport joins Pharma.Aero as a Strategic Member and will represent our organization in the Middle East. Trevor Caswell,...
We welcome the Rhenus Group as a full member and KatalX as an associate partner in our organization and look forward to a close collaboration on current and future projects. The Rhenus Group is one...
GRU Airport, Sao Paolo’s International Airport, becomes a Strategic Airport Member of Pharma.Aero, and a regional representative of the global cross-industry network of LifeScience and MedTech air...
120 business executives, industry experts and international academics are gathering this week at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi for the five-day intensive program of presentations, debates and...
With the first work package (WP1) of the Cell and Gene Therapy Project completed, Pharma.Aero is sharing the main findings together with relevant aspects identified as being important in the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In remote areas of Africa, it often takes three days to deliver medicines (by canoe) or to pick up a blood sample and take it to the lab. A drone can do it in less...
At the 15th Annual Conference of BSMA in Foster City (CA), Pharma.Aero and the Bio Supply Management Alliance (BSMA) announced to collaborate to augment their supply chain management capabilities...
The digital freight forwarder Wiz Freight is joining Pharma.Aero's global network of LifeScience and MedTech shippers, IATA CEIV certified cargo communities, airport operators and other air cargo...
Pharma.Aero welcomes the global transport and logistics provider DSV as a full member and the pharma supply chain risk management platform Mytigate as an associate partner. Our international...
Day 1 (September 5) - Data as a Value Driver for the Future Pharma Supply Chain Chair: Prof. Dr. Ernesto Damiani, Senior Director at Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute, Khalifa University,...
The use of drones has the potential to shorten vaccination transit times in difficult-to-reach places from six hours to 20 minutes, according to VillageReach, a health organization that collaborates...
The program of the 5-day intensive and highly interactive Masterclass of Pharma Logistics is outlined and reveals a great blend of topics, speakers, workshops, site visits, and social events. Check...
Swissport, one of the world’s leading air cargo and airport ground services providers, joins Pharma.Aero as new Full Member. Jeremy Mitchell, Director of Pharma.Aero: “We are delighted to welcome...
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the world to its limits, but also it created opportunities and enabled trends and innovations to be implemented at "the speed of light". While the pharma industry...
Registrations are now open, with early-bird discounts, for the second edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass taking place in Abu Dhabi, from 5 to 9 September 2022. Pharma.Aero,...
The company formerly known as MVD Free Airport is reconverting and revamping its value proposition to best fit the individual needs of the global manufacturers and distributors in the pharmaceutical...
Pharma.Aero proudly announces its second Pharma Logistics Masterclass (5-9 Sept 2022, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE) Following last year's highly successful Pharma Logistics Masterclass...
To support our Back Office, Pharma.Aero is looking for a part-time Consultant Administrative Assistant. Interested to contribute to our mission? Thrilled after reading the job description? Get in...
Join us at the World Cargo Summit 2022 on Wednesday 26 January 2022 - from 10.15 till 11.45 am CET Check the full program at https://www.worldcargosummit.com/conference/program/
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Pharma.Aero - in joint effort with TIACA - is proud to have distributed 5 VACscene newsletters in 2021: a series of monthly newsletters providing an update on the latest statistics of the global...
In 2021, Pharma.Aero has published the following White Papers: Project Sunrays: Readying Air Cargo communities for COVID-19 Vaccine Air Transportation and Handling: Recommended Practices - White...
Following the first publication of the Corridor project (Corridor 1.0) in October 2020, Pharma.Aero has worked on putting together a template protocol to be used by its members for mapping, testing...
While this fifth edition of the VACscene newsletter is published, the world is being challenged with the new Omicron Covid-19 variant. Currently, 3.2 billion people have been fully vaccinated and...
Brussels, 9 December 2022 Abu Dhabi to Strengthen its Capabilities as a Life Sciences Hub Through a Pharma Collaboration with Belgium. Pharma.Aero to organize together with the University of...
A declaration of collaboration was signed by Pharma.Aero, the the HOPE Consortium, Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the University of Antwerp to host the second edition of the...
BRUSSELS, 27 October 2021 Pharma.Aero forms an Advisory Board to stay at the forefront of pharma air transportation Pharma.Aero has established an Advisory Board consisting of four industry experts...
BRUSSELS, 28 September 2021 Pharma.Aero Shares Lean Logistics for Vaccines Distribution showcasing Uruguay's Logistics Model Uruguay has developed an innovative COVID-19 vaccine distribution...
Uruguay has developed an innovative COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy “Lean Logistics for Vaccines”, that reduces the delivery time of vaccine shipments from port to patient to only 10 hours,...
BRUSSELS, 20 September 2021 ANA Cargo joins Pharma.Aero as new Full Member ANA Cargo, the first Japanese airline to obtain CEIV PHARMA certification, has joined Pharma.Aero as a Full Member....
Pharma Logistics Masterclass for Pharma Industry and Academics held in Antwerp, Belgium Concluded with Great Success Between 7 to 11 September 2021, 75 business executives and academics gathered in...
Specialists across the pharma air cargo supply chain examine the use of UAVs and drones for last mile delivery of pharma products. The pharma industry today is struggling with last mile...
The latest and fourth issue of the VACscene newsletter detailed further key statistics on the latest global Covid-19 vaccine distribution, as well as insights on the third Covid-19 vaccine boosters....
Pharma Logistics Masterclass - update We are about to kick off the first International Masterclass on Pharma Logistics. Don’t miss out: you can be part of this unique initiative too! Get involved in...
This third issue of the Pharma.Aero and TIACA VACscene newsletter reveals some interesting insights on the Covid-19 vaccination landscape; we saw a higher vaccination rate for countries with local...
BRUSSELS, 5 July 2021 Pharma.Aero onboards leading international air cargo carrier Qatar Airways Cargo and temperature-controlled packaging solutions provider EMBALL’ISO as new members. Pharma.Aero...
BRUSSELS, 28 June 2021 Pharma.Aero Conducted a Retrospective Performance Review of Air Cargo in the Initial Global COVID-19 Vaccines Roll-out It has been about six months since the global COVID-19...
Pharma.Aero recently conducted a retrospective performance review of air cargo by collating insights within Pharma.Aero membership on the measures undertaken, their hands-on experience and lessons...
Pharma.Aero is excited to announce our joint LIVE Webinar with the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) on the 15th of June at 2 pm CET. This Webinar, organized exclusively for Pharma.Aero and...
After the release of the first issue of VACscene in May, both Pharma.Aero and TIACA received very positive feedback on the joint initiative. Whilst preparing this second issue of VACscene, we have...
BRUSSELS, 3 June 2021 Pharma.Aero, the University of Antwerp and METRANS jointly launch the first international masterclass on Pharma Logistics, where business meets academics The recent Covid-19...
Last week, on May 20, all Strategic and Full Members were welcomed at Pharma.Aero's first virtual General Assembly of 2021. Afterwards, all our completed, ongoing and soon-to-be-launched projects...
Pharma.Aero - in joint effort with TIACA - is proud to distribute VACscene. This first issue in a series of monthly newsletters provides an update on the latest statistics of the global production...
Pharma Logistics MASTER CLASS: Where Business meets Academics (7 Sept - 11 Sept 2021) - Academic theory combined with operational and strategic decision making - Sharing knowledge and experience on...
BRUSSELS, 29 March 2021 Pharma.Aero and Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Recognising the importance of developing air cargo supply chains to handle and...
On March 4, 2021 Pharma.Aero in joint effort with TIACA hosted another Project Sunrays webinar themed "COVID-19 Vaccine Air Transportation and Handling: Recommended Practices" -- Sunrays Project:...
A key priority for Pharma.Aero in 2021 is to develop more industry projects in order to foster collaboration across air cargo communities, add value for our members and be a thought leader in air...
Cold Chain Technologies, Sonoco ThermoSafe and Tower Cold Chain Solutions join Pharma.Aero as new Associate Partners In achieving excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for pharma...
TIACA and Pharma.Aero jointly release their second report for the global air cargo and pharmaceutical industries outlining recommended practices and insights for effective COVID-19 vaccine air...
Second report for the global air cargo and pharmaceutical industries outlining recommended practices and insights for effective COVID-19 vaccine air transportation and handling - issued by...
Bolloré Logistics joins Pharma.Aero as new Full Member Through its various completed and ongoing global collaborative projects, Pharma.Aero continues to pursue the vision in achieving reliable...
Pharma.Aero published White Paper Airport to Airport Pharma Corridor 1.0 Project Pharma.Aero’s objective is to achieve excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for pharma shippers, by...
Have a look at the recently published IATA guidelines for vaccine and pharmaceutical logistics and distribution
In 2020, Pharma.Aero has published the following White Papers: Airside Transportation Survey – White Paper (January 2020) CEIV Validation by the Shippers – White Paper (February 2020) Impact of...
BRUSSELS and MIAMI, 15 December 2020 Air Cargo Industry Improves its Readiness to Transport COVID-19 Vaccines, but More Collaboration is Required Pharma.Aero, together with TIACA released a special...
Project Sunrays Shining light on COVID-19 vaccines transport requirements and global airfreight readiness Sunrays - White Paper
Pharma.Aero welcomes 3 new Full Members – First Priority Cargo, BDP International and SAASA Pharma.Aero enlarges its membership base with three new Full members – Dubai-based logistics and...
We invite the airfreight industry to complete the second airfreight readiness vaccine survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHTVTLD The survey is part of the joint project - Project Sunrays,...
Pharma.Aero announces two Full Members – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and AirBridgeCargo Airlines Pharma.Aero enlarges its membership base with another new airport member – Dallas Fort...
Pharma.Aero announces three new Full Members - Guarulhos Airport, dnata and Ivemar Pharma.Aero enlarges its membership with a new airport member - Guarulhos Airport, global ground and cargo handling...
Pharma.Aero and TIACA call for an urgent industry collaboration to address a concerning lack of readiness for COVID-19 vaccines logistics TIACA-PharmaAero joint press release on Project Sunrays
SUNRAYS PROJECT: Helping air cargo industry get ready for COVID-19 vaccine As pharmaceutical companies race to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, it is still unclear what impact it will have on the...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brussels & Miami, October 14, 2020 TIACA together with Pharma.Aero expressed a strong concern over the current state of air cargo readiness for the upcoming COVID-19...
Pharma.Aero welcomes Astral Aviation and Bombelli Airport Equipment as a new Full Member and Associate Partner respectively. Nathan De Valck, Chairman of Pharma.Aero said, “Alongside with expanding...
Project Sunrays: Bringing speed, reliability and visibility in the air transportation of Covid-19 vaccines to the world The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions to global pharmaceutical supply...
Pharma.Aero has successfully completed its project ‘IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE AIRFREIGHT LIFE SCIENCE AND MEDTECH INDUSTRY’ by publishing the white paper. This white paper is published based on the...
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Pharma.Aero have joined forces to develop global guidance for the air cargo industry to enable optimal transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine. The...
Read Pharma.Aero's Executive Summary of the third webinar (June 18th, 2020): The Future: Will Life Science and MedTec air cargo supply chain be completely different post COVID-19? (LONG TERM)...
Brigitte Gledhill's interesting article Let's play Madame Soleil - Cargo Forwarder Global: https://www.cargoforwarder.eu/2020/06/21/let-s-play-madame-soleil/
Read Pharma.Aero's Executive Summary of the second webinar (May 28th, 2020): The Day After: How Collaboration can prepare Us for the Impact after COVID-19 (SHORT MID TERM) Executive Summary Webinar...
On June 8 2020, Pharma.Aero organized a second successful webinar: The Day After Covid-19: How Collaboration Can Prepare Us For The Impact. This was the second webinar in a series of three webinars...
Brigitte Gledhill's interesting article Pharma in the short to mid-term "New Normal" - Cargo Forwarder Global: https://www.cargoforwarder.eu/2020/06/01/pharma-in-the-short-to-mid-term-new-normal/
Read Pharma.Aero's Executive Summary of the first webinar (May 7th, 2020): Current impact of COVID-19 on Life Science and MedTech Airfreight Industry, opinion leaders' perspective. Executive Summary...
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The Day After COVID-19: How Collaboration Can Prepare us for the Impact Pharma.Aero organized a successful inaugural webinar: COVID-19 seen through the glasses of global opinion leaders of the Life...
COVID-19 seen through the glasses of world opinion leaders of the Life Science and MedTec industry together with experts of the airfreight industry In relation to the current COVID-19 crisis and the...
At the recent Air Cargo India (Mumbai, 25-27 Feb 2020), Pharma.Aero hosted for the second consecutive time a successful Pharma Shipper Forum. During the half-day Forum, Airports, Pharma Shippers...
During the previous months, Pharma.Aero finished and published White Papers of our finished projects. We are proud to share them here with you. These white papers were published based on the...
Dear members of Pharma.Aero, dear industry partners, While health care professionals work around the clock in the different hospitals worldwide to curb the existing horrendous situation, we can't...
Zoetis has signed up and come onboard Pharma.Aero as a new Strategic Pharma Shipper Member, joining current group of Pharma Shippers - Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and MSD. The addition of a new...
During the Air Cargo Europe exhibition and conference in Munich last June, Pharma.Aero had the opportunity to talk to the press on the latest development of their organization. In the below link of...
At the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Singapore, Pharma.Aero members were part of a panel discussion during the Pharmaceutical track: Nina Heinz - DHL Global Forwarding, Eddy Weygaerts -...
Recently our organization went through a restructuring, which resulted in a Board of Directors with six dedicated board members, and a full-time back-office administration person: Miss Sonja...
During the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Singapore on the 12th of March, 2019, Pharma.Aero announced the New Members of the Board of Directors, which consists now of the 6 positions filled. A new...
We are happy and proud to announce that recently we welcomed and enlarged the new Board of Directors of Pharma.Aero. Endorsed and voted at our General assembly, the Board of Directors has been...
September will be a busy month for Pharma.Aero and its members. From the 24th to the 26th activities are planned; conference pitches, a General Meeting, project meetings, a networking lunch, a visit...
As Pharma.Aero enters its second year, Felicity Stredder talks to Chairman, Nathan De Valck, and Secretary General, Frank Van Gelder, about the momentum the alliance has gained. Click here to read...
Article by Air Cargo Week Pharma.Aero will collaborate with FlyPharma Conferences for its upcoming events discussing key supply chain challenges affecting pharma and cargo industry stakeholders. The...
A mere 16 months after its inception the umbrella organisation Pharma.Aero signed a MoU with IATA (see CFG 26 March). For the newly-appointed secretary-general Frank Van Gelder this will help to...
In the past two months, Pharma.Aero welcomed different new members to its organization. The executive committee of the organization represented by with Changi Airport Group Jaisey Yip and Lim Shyan...
Pharma.Aero has successfully completed their two first projects ‘DIGI 1.0: Certification of Pharmaceuticals Air Trade Lanes through Digitisation’ and ‘CEIV Validation Project by The Shippers’ by...
Dallas March, 2018: During the World Cargo Symposium of IATA in Dallas, Pharma.Aero and IATA signed a memorandum of understanding. Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero: “Formalising the...
Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero: “The initiative to bring our members together in one pavilion at Air Cargo India and our participation in the shippers forum underline Pharma.Aero’s...
Brussels, Belgium, February 8, 2018 – Pharma.Aero has announced the appointment of Frank Van Gelder as their new Secretary General. Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero says: “over the past year...
Recently Pharma.Aero welcomed new “heavy weights” in the world of airfreight life science products. The organization is speeding up to the next level with Hong Kong International Airport, Air Bridge...
Article by Air Cargo News Pharma.Aero has added Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and Alha Group as members of the pharma supply chain association. Nathan De...
Posted By: STAT Times on 24-01-2018 Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero In a strategic move to further streamline and reinforce its pharmaceutical shipment handling process, Pharma.Aero...
Article of Air Cargo World by Caryn Livingston The Pharma.Aero initiative formed between Brussels Airport and Miami International Airport in 2016 is continuing to gain steam, as Hong Kong...
FLTR: Lim Shyan Jun, Changi Airport Group - Muhammad Naseer, Sharjah International Airport - Gino Vleugels, Johnson & Johnson - Jimmy Nares, Miami International Airport - Nathan De Valck,...
Pharma.Aero welcomes an additional three companies into the organization. The two joining air cargo stakeholders are Expeditors and Envirotainer. Additionally, we have the honour to welcome our 7th...
Article by The Loadstar about Amerijet and Pharma.Aero Read article
Watch this pleasant and enriching video about "The journey of a medicine", made possible by 4 of our members: MSD, DHL Global Forwarding, Brussels Airport and Brussels Airlines. Watch video
On May 25th, during the TIACA AGM held in Miami, Brussels Airport and Miami Airport announced they will set up a new global organisation focussing on improved pharma handling and quality in the air...
On June 6th and 7th, Pharma.Aero will be present at the FlyPharma Conference in Brussels. Click the button to read the article "Putting collaboration into practice: Pharma.Aero lead the way" Read...
Click the button to see an interview with the four strategic airport members of Pharma.Aero: Jaisey Jip from Changi Airport Group, Jimmy Nares from Miami International Airport, Nathan De Valck...
Miami International Airport (MIA) has seen eight percent increase in international freight traffic in 2016, according to recently released data by the US Department of Commerce. Read full article
Pharma.Aero was present at Air Cargo Europe in Munich last week. Nathan De Valck and Jimmy Nares, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Pharma.Aero, in an interview with Azura International. Watch video
From the 9th until the 11th of May, Pharma.Aero will be present at Air Cargo Europe in Munich. Visit us at the Brussels Airport pavilion, hall B1, booth 417/518. Check out the Pharma.Aero video.
A wind of change is in the air when it comes to logistics in the pharmaceutical industry. There is rising awareness of the important role logistics plays in the pharmaceutical industry. Air cargo...
How the industry handles medical cargo The transportation of pharmaceutical products is an incredibly lucrative business, but a lack of standardisation across the aviation industry has seen the...
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Miami International Airport (MIA), the first and second International Air Transport Association (IATA) designated pharma hub airports in the world, respectively, have...
Integra LifeSciences has joined Pharma.Aero as a member of the Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP) - the structured forum designed to strengthen dialogue between manufacturers and...
Pharmaceutical logistics has evolved. Regulation has not kept pace. This is the starting point of Pharma.Aero’s new industry initiative. Dual Temperature Acceptance in Pharma Air Cargo is a focused...
Pharma.Aero and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have formalised their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a structured framework for collaboration across...
In February 2026, members are invited to take part in a series of member-exclusive IoT training sessions designed to translate research insights into practical, operational knowledge for...
In a strategic move reflecting the evolution of global healthcare logistics, Pharma.Aero has expanded its Advisory Board and extended its mandate to two years for the first time. This decision...
The Pharmalytics Q4 2025 edition captures a decisive moment for pharmaceutical and life sciences logistics. As geopolitical pressures, medical innovation, and structural market shifts converge, the...
Kindeva Drug Delivery has joined Pharma.Aero's Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP), reinforcing the collective voice of manufacturers shaping the future of healthcare logistics. With...
TempAid Temperature Controlled Packaging has joined Pharma.Aero collaborative platform, further strengthening the community’s expertise in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and...
The Food & Farm for Health Project White Paper examines how structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation limit both healthcare access and economic development across Sub-Saharan...
The newest Pharma.Aero podcast episode - The 2% Problem and Air Cargo’s Untapped Power - examines a critical imbalance in global logistics: although Sub-Saharan Africa is home to approximately 1.6...
Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp announce the publication of the White Paper of the 2025 Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC), capturing the most valuable insights and key takeaways from the...
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products. Internationally...
Ferring Pharmaceuticals has joined Pharma.Aero’s collaborative platform for global life science manufacturers, expanding the network of organizations contributing to the advancement of...
The IoT Devices & Platforms – Technical Report is now available exclusively to members, marking the completion of the project’s research and diagnostic phase. The publication brings together the...
Data-driven air cargo solutions are unlocking new pathways for health, food security, and local empowerment—optimizing pharmaceutical and perishable supply chains to deliver life-saving medicines,...
When the Next Crisis Hits: Lessons for Pharma Logistics is the latest podcast episode of Pharma.Aero. The podcast's host, Pharma.Aero Secretary General Frank Van Gelder, is asking one of the most...
The IoT Devices & Platforms in Healthcare Logistics project has entered a new phase, as we begin in-depth interviews with key industry stakeholders. This step will further uncover needs,...
The 2026 Pharma Logistics Masterclass dates and locations were officially announced today, unveiling an expanded dual-country format that will bring the global pharma logistics community together in...
A new episode of the Pharma.Aero “Insights” podcast is out now, diving into the forces reshaping pharmaceutical logistics through the lens of global trade and geopolitics. In this latest episode,...
Genericon Pharma has joined Pharma.Aero’s Life Science Manufacturers Advisory Platform (LMAP), a global initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and innovation across pharmaceutical...
The TIACA Executive Summit 2026 will bring global air cargo leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to Warsaw for two days of high-level discussion, strategic insights, and industry-shaping collaboration. Against the backdrop of one of Europe's most dynamic and...
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