Finnair has received IATA’s PHARMA certificate as the first airline in the world
Finnair Cargo has passed IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics program (CEIV Pharma). Finnair joined the program under the successful Brussels Airport CEIV Pharma Community approach, as Brussels is Finnair Cargo's 2nd hub.
Pharmaceuticals (e.g. vaccines, biotech medicines) are among the most delicate products transported as air cargo, and therefore, it is essential to ensure their transport follows a global standard and strict temperature control guidelines.
“We are committed to be at the forefront in the fast growing Pharma transport segment and provide excellent service to our customers. Therefore, we are honored to be the first carrier in the world to complete the IATA pharmaceutical certification process ", says Juha Järvinen, Finnair’s Chief Commercial Officer.
The certificate was presented to Finnair Cargo in conjunction of the laying of the cornerstone of Finnair’s new cargo terminal, the COOL Nordic Cargo (CNC) hub. The new state-of-the-art terminal will feature separate temperature controlled areas for the handling of Pharmaceuticals as well as other perishables foodstuffs.
“We are delighted to recognize FINNAIR and its HEL station as CEIV Pharma Certified – the first airline to complete this process. From its state-of-the-art facility, excellent quality management system, well-trained workforce, and certifications, FINNAIR has raised the bar high for the rest to follow. I congratulate FINNAIR on this achievement”, said Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe.
Further information on the CEIV Pharma program: http://www.iata.org/ceiv-pharma
Photos from the laying of the cornerstone can be requested from cargo.comms@finnair.com.
Finnair Cargo
Finnair is the largest Nordic cargo carrier, transporting nearly 150,000/approximately 149,000 tons of freight and mail annually, with cargo logistics hubs in Helsinki and Brussels as well as an extensive GSA network in over 40 countries. Specialized in air cargo traffic between Europe and Asia, Finnair Cargo connects 15 cities in Asia with more than 60 destinations in Europe and North America.
Cool to care - Finnair Cargo’s Nordic Pharma Chain offers reliable shipping for fragile healthcare products that require temperature controlled transport.
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Finnair flies between Asia, Europe and North America with an emphasis on fast connections via Helsinki, carrying more than nine million passengers annually and connecting 15 cities in Asia with more than 60 destinations in Europe. The airline, a pioneer in sustainable flying, will be the European launch customer of the next-generation, eco-smart Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and is the first airline listed in the Leadership Index of the worldwide Carbon Disclosure Project. The only Nordic carrier with a 4-star Skytrax ranking, Finnair has also won the World Airline Award for Best Airline Northern Europe for the past six years running. Finnair is a member of oneworld, the alliance of the world's leading airlines committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travellers.