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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) must define a “pharma service” standard for its member carriers to meet, according to Mark Edwards, MD of supply chain consultancy Modalis.
Speaking yesterday at the SMi Cold Chain Distribution Conference, Mr Edwards said current air freight “pharma services” were often little more than expedited general cargo services.
“By defining a standard, IATA would boost shipper confidence in the safe transport of its products,” he said.
“Existing services often lack specific pharmaceutical requirements and staff and crew frequently make ...
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