Dachser Shanghai is recognized as CEIV Pharma Certified by IATA
Certification ensures compliance on an international
standard to safeguard pharmaceutical product integrity throughout the transport
process
The logistics service provider is now certified in
three continents covering the two biggest economies in Asia
HONG KONG / SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - 19 April 2021 - International Logistics service provider Dachser
received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical
Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from IATA for its Shanghai organization
including its PVG airport branch in March 2021. This marks the finalization of
a project of extensive preparation, complex procedures and detailed auditing,
despite additional challenges caused by the global pandemic.
Picture caption: Michelle Jiang, Team Leader Life
Science & Healthcare Air & Sea Logistics North China, delightedly receiving the IATA's CEIV Pharma
Certificate for Dachser Shanghai
With this certification, Dachser Shanghai now joins the very close
circle of few logistics companies in the region to be recognized by IATA for temperature-controlled and time-sensitive products transportation. CEIV
Pharma Certificate ensures that infrastructure, equipment, operations, and
personnel are complied with the standards and regulations expected by
pharmaceutical manufacturers.
"A resilient and reliable logistics network for Life Science and
Healthcare (LSH) products has proven critical in light of current events," said
Yves Larquemin, Managing Director ASL Far East North. "The professionalism and
hard work put in by our colleagues to achieve certification by IATA will allow Dachser
to play our part in the LSH industry."
Unprecedented
remote auditing process
The usual procedure of IATA sending an independent validator to the
company's office for assessment and audit was not feasible due to COVID-19
travel restrictions. In an unprecedented and unique move, IATA went with a
digital solution for the audit process. This was facilitated by Dachser's
already mature digital logistics systems.
While the company recorded video footage in advance to demonstrate its
cargo management process, during the live audit sessions conducted online, Dachser
utilized its digital Document Library, where files were stored on a shared
platform in an orderly manner to address validator's questions with supporting document accurately,
resulting in a smooth and successful audit validation process.
Worldwide
demand and domestic market potential
Responding to growing global demand, Dachser has been expanding its LSH
capabilities in its logistics network for years. The logistics service provider
received its first CEIV Pharma certification in 2018 for its Frankfurt branch
in Germany and by 2019 was also certified for its Atlanta branch in the US and
its two Indian branches in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The Shanghai certification
marks the company's commitment on LSH and its excellence in handling such
commodities which are extremely sensitive to time and temperature.
In addition, with the Chinese government's "Health China 2030" directive
to invest in the health and well-being of its people, Dachser Shanghai's
accreditation makes it well poised to fill the increased demand in transporting
medical products and healthcare equipment across China.
"With the CEIV Pharma certification, Dachser establishes our leadership
in continually adhering to the highest standards and demonstrating our
professional capacity for ensuring the integrity of highly sensitive
life-saving products," concluded Larquemin.
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About Dachser:
Headquartered in Germany, Dachser is one of the
world's leading logistics providers. Using its own in-house developed
IT-systems, the company incorporates transport, warehousing, and value-added
services to provide comprehensive supply chain solutions. Thanks to some 30,800
employees at 387 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated
net revenue of approximately EUR 5.6 billion in 2020. The same year, the
logistics provider handled a total of 78.6 million shipments weighing 39.8
million metric tons. Dachser is represented by its own country organizations in
42 countries on five continents. In Asia, there are branch offices in 48
locations across 12 Business Areas. Its Asia Pacific Regional Head Office is
located in Hong Kong.
For more information about Dachser, please visit
www.dachser.hk