Nathan De Valck, chairman of Pharma.Aero, said that after achieving its initial objective of expanding its membership base, Pharma.Aero is now to shift its focus to topical projects amongst its members, which comprise global air cargo stakeholders and pharmaceuticals shippers.
Pharma.Aero currently consists of 20 members, of which three are top pharmaceutical shippers and seven are key airports. The main goal is to achieve a reliable, end-to-end air transport solution for pharmaceutical and allied perishable cargo. Together, the members are undertaking to develop global pharmaceutical trade lanes, implement best practices and share market knowledge and expertise across five different projects. These projects include the endorsement and validation of IATA CEIV Pharma shippers validation; developing a framework for airports and their stakeholders to consider when reviewing airside transport solutions; and the establishment of pharma trade lanes involving CEIV pharma certified operators.
