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Kohlbeck of IAG Cargo . “The delivery of
essential items such as pharmaceuticals
comes with its own set of challenges and
relies on key players in the industry and
innovative technology solutions to pro-
vide an efficient and smooth service.
"Moreover, the pharmaceutical land-
scape is witnessing a seismic shift with
UPS. "The healthcare logistics market is the increased approval of cell and gene
a major strategic move for us because therapies. These innovative treatments
the demand for healthcare is growing, hold tremendous potential but require
and healthcare companies of all sizes are Innovations like an entirely new level of precision and
rapidly innovating to keep pace with the speed in transportation. This is often due
needs of an ageing population and prob- real-time temperature to the lifecycle of these therapies and
lems related to chronic disease. When and humidity the controlled environment they require
we’re looking at the global healthcare to remain usable. We’re seeing a growth
logistics market, we expect it to grow monitoring, GPS in transporting personalised medication
to $152 billion in 2026. And we’re focused from areas of the world such as Europe
on the complex part of the market tracking and automated and America to locations around the
because it is our customers’ fastest- alert systems have globe. This is due to the pharmaceutical
growing segment. manufacturing capabilities that exist in
"We’ve been investing to meet the enhanced visibility and these countries, and the demographic
needs of this growing and innovating mar- requirement for tailored therapeutics.
ket for a long time, building out a ‘network control, reducing the "Ensuring a temperature-controlled,
within a network’ to make sure we provide risk of temperature swift, and secure transportation for the
the best quality, end-to-end service on pharmaceutical industry remains a crucial
the market. When you look at the market, excursions. aspect of our services through our Con-
you can see that if you’re talking about stant Climate offering."
managing supply chains from clinical to Joern Roehl DHL is establishing a dedicated net-
commercial, we offer something that no MSC Air Cargo work of sector product experts, bringing
one else can. together the best talent in the industry.
"Organic and inorganic growth will play a entering the sector, and therefore actively The commitment reinforces DHL's ability
big role in helping us meet that target. Re- expanding capabilities and presence on to provide exceptional logistics solu-
cently, we enhanced our building and fleet platforms like Validaide. Additionally, the tions in the life science and healthcare
cold chain capabilities through the BOMI company is also increasing participation sector. Weiss says: "Alongside talent
Group acquisition. To give you some con- in industry working groups including Phar- acquisition, we are investing in network
text, we doubled our healthcare warehous- ma.aero, PharmacomItalia, the Cold Chain infrastructure and IT solutions to ensure
ing footprint in 2023 compared to 2020. And Association and IATA Health Care Working quality and compliance with industry
moving even further in specialised services, Group to support the growing demand for standards, incorporating the regulatory
our MNX acquisition strengthens our next- high quality pharmaceutical logistics. requirements for computerised systems
flight-out opportunity. The opportunity is "Behind every tablet, vial and vaccine, to ensure data quality, integrity and
there, it is on us to execute." there exists an intricate web of logistics accuracy. These investments are aimed
and transportation that ensures these at delivering excellence and innovative
What next for pharma logistics life-saving medicines reach their intended solutions that meet the unique require-
MSC Air Cargo is in the earlier stages of recipients safely and securely,” says ments of the industry." 

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