UPS gains pharma certification in Singapore
UPS has announced that its freight forwarding operation at Changi Airport, Singapore, has received the Iata Ceiv pharma certification for pharmaceutical logistics. The first for UPS in Asia Pacific, the certification validates its capabilities in the safe, secure and efficient transportation of high-value pharmaceutical products.
“Pharmaceuticals are time and temperature-sensitive, requiring an extra amount of care throughout the transportation process. These are not typical packages, and at times life-saving deliveries as well. This certification is an affirmation of the high standards of handling and transportation that UPS’s customers in the healthcare and life sciences sector have come to rely on for their high-value shipments,” said Lim Bee Koong, director, healthcare strategy, UPS Asia Pacific.
This follows the formation of a dedicated UPS Healthcare unit to connect all global UPS healthcare operations and commercial groups within a single business unit to streamline processes and enable faster turnarounds and decision-making. (mw)