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 to advancing excellence and fostering collaboration within the life science and med-tech supply chain logistics.
Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, welcomes the newest additions: “It is with pleasure that we acknowledge multiple new members joining the Pharma.Aero ecosystem. This membership growth empowers us to advance significant projects and offer valuable insights, reinforcing our commitment to the industry.”
With a history dating back to 1978, JAS is one of the world’s largest family-owned logistics companies, operating across over 100 countries. Laetitia Chery, EMEA Pharma & Healthcare Sales Director at JAS, expresses enthusiasm for joining Pharma.Aero: “We as JAS are thrilled to join an esteemed association focused on connecting ´those who care to those who cure´ which contributes to breaking down silos by building bridges between the professional and the academics. This decision underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving healthcare environment, enhancing collaboration, fuelling innovation, sharing developments, and promoting the highest quality standards for human and animal care.”
DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, aims to enhance its capabilities in handling temperature-sensitive and time-critical pharmaceutical products by joining Pharma.Aero. Dorothee Becher, Head of Airfreight Pharma & Healthcare Europe at DB Schenker, underscores the importance of the collaboration: “We are delighted to be part of the Pharma.Aero network, which shares our vision of excellence and innovation in pharma logistics. This partnership will allow us to collaborate with other members to shape the future of the air cargo industry.”
MSC Air Cargo is a division of MSC – Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, with access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources. MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries and employs almost 200,000 people worldwide. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to cross-industry collaboration, allowing us to share our insights and collaborate with other industry experts driving innovation” affirmed Joern Roehl, Head of Products, Quality and Transformation at MSC Air Cargo. “We’re excited to partner with Pharma.Aero, advancing innovation in pharma logistics and enhancing the future of air cargo with our shared commitment to excellence and collaboration within the pharma industry” added Roehl.
With a global network of over 70 pharma-certified logistics stakeholders and life science manufacturers, Pharma.Aero plays a pivotal role in promoting collaboration and providing invaluable industry insights, significantly contributing to progress in life science logistics.