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

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 expert analysis on Life Sciences and MedTech supply chain and logistics.

Here are 5 intriguing highlights you can’t miss:

1️⃣ From Grand-Cru to Cheaper Chardonnay: Is Pharma Logistics Entering a New Era?
Discover how the industry’s shift from effectiveness to efficiency in 2025 will redefine supply chains amid cost-cutting pressures and innovative product launches.

2️⃣ Advanced Therapies and Biotech: The Growth Engines of 2025
Learn how cutting-edge innovations like cell therapy and radiopharma are driving value and transforming the logistics landscape.

3️⃣ Europe’s Pharmaceutical Export Powerhouses: Who’s Leading the Charge?
Uncover the strategic strengths of leading nations shaping Europe’s dominance in global pharmaceutical exports.

4️⃣ Mergers, Acquisitions, and Geopolitics: Pharma Logistics in a Pivot Year
Dive into the major market activities of 2024, from local consolidations to IT advancements and the growing role of ocean and container companies.

5️⃣ The Tsunami of Technology: How Smart Hospitals Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics
Explore the rise of Smart Hospitals and how they are reshaping inventory management, supply chain dynamics, and patient-centric delivery models.

The first two editions of Pharmalytics are available for Pharma.Aero members only, also accessible through the Member Area of our website. For more information on Pharma.Aero membership and benefits, visit our Pharma.Aero Memberships page.

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

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