pharmaceutical
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American Airlines Cargo accepts CSafe RKN containers
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, USA–American Airlines Cargo is further expanding its global temperature-sensitive logistics capabilities as it begins to accept the CSafe RKN container. The CSafe container is a compressor-driven refrigeration ULD which provides precise, temperature control of +4°C to +25°C (+39.2°F…
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Kuehne + Nagel breaks ground on new multi-purpose warehouse facility in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Mal.– Kuehne + Nagel has launched the construction of a build-to-suit (BTS) logistics centre in the west of Singapore. In the presence of Karl Gernandt, Chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, a ground-breaking ceremony was held to mark…
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New healthcare industry guideline released on implementing GS1 standards
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.–GS1 US has published a guideline that details how to implement GS1 Standards to support the 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and enhance patient safety and security in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The document, titled Applying GS1…
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Canada and US go forward with joint trucking and transportation projects
OTTAWA, Ont. –- Canada and the US have agreed to co-operate more closely on a number of transportation issues and harmonize more safety and security regulations. The consensus to work together was formalized by the Canada-United States Regulatory Co-operation Council…
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Panalpina expands air freight network with freighter service from San Juan to Europe
SAN JUAN, P.R.–Panalpina now offers a new end-to-end service from Puerto Rico directly into Luxembourg and Europe in close collaboration with Cargolux. The weekly service marks the first regular call of a full freighter aircraft at San Juan International Airport.…
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IWLA legislative fly-in to focus on warehousing and supply chain issues
DES PLAINES, Iowa.– Members of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) are descending upon Washington, D.C., Sept. 17-19, for the 2014 IWLA Legislative Fly-in. The three-day event includes regulatory and legislative discussions with D.C. experts and meet-and-greets with senators and…
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Hactl achieves GDP compliance in Hong Kong handling
HONG KONG, China–Hactl, Hong Kong’s largest cargo handler, is the first handling facility at the airport to achieve Good Distribution Practices (GDP) accreditation, bringing it in line with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) quality assurance guidelines for the handling of pharmaceuticals,…
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DHL adds 13 locations throughout the Americas to its life sciences Thermonet network
TORONTO, Ont.–DHL Global Forwarding is adding to the company’s worldwide Thermonet network of Certified Life Sciences Stations in the Americas. Thermonet locations added to the network include: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia; Toronto, Canada; Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil;…
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American Airlines opens first controlled room temperature facility in Europe
FORT WORTH, Tex.–American Airlines Cargo has opened a controlled room temperature (CRT) facility at its London Heathrow Airport (LHR) cargo warehouse. The new 300-square-foot facility is designed to maintain a temperature range of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius and will allow the airline…
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UPS purchases UK Healthcare logistics innovator
ATLANTA, Ga. and LONDON, UK–UPS has purchased U.K.-based Polar Speed, provider of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the U.K. The acquisition further strengthens UPS’s healthcare network across Europe, the company announced. Polar Speed is recognized for its commitment to…