American launches pharma freight corridor

American Airlines Cargo has launched a dedicated pharmaceutical corridor linking key life sciences hubs in Amsterdam and Brussels with major destinations in the United States via London Heathrow, strengthening its temperature-controlled logistics network for healthcare shipments.

The new corridor is designed to support the growing demand for pharmaceutical and healthcare transportation by providing an integrated cold chain solution across ground and air operations.

Built in accordance with IATA CEIV Pharma and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, the service combines validated temperature-controlled trucking operated by FlyUs Aviation Group with American Airlines Cargo's ExpediteTCSM product to provide end-to-end protection for temperature-sensitive shipments.

The GDP-certified trucking service has been operating daily since May 1, 2026, connecting Amsterdam and Brussels directly to London Heathrow, one of American Airlines Cargo's largest international gateways.

The solution is tailored for pharmaceutical shipments requiring strict temperature control, supporting ranges of 2°C to 8°C and 15°C to 25°C in both directions to help maintain product integrity throughout the ground transport segment.

American Airlines Cargo said the corridor standardises handling, transfer and air transport processes to ensure consistent temperature management and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. By linking two of Europe's leading pharmaceutical gateways with its transatlantic network, the carrier aims to provide a scalable and reliable solution for transporting temperature-sensitive healthcare products.

Eric Mathieu, Managing Director of Customer Experience at American Airlines Cargo, said, “The launch of this pharma corridor represents a strategic step in strengthening our pharmaceutical and healthcare network across Europe and the United States.” He added that the initiative combines standardised processes, validated ground transport and its global air network to ensure reliable, compliant and temperature-controlled movement of pharmaceutical cargo.