GEODIS Strengthens Pharma Shipment Capabilities with IATA CEIV Pharma Certification in Copenhagen
GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, has announced the enhancement of its temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipment capabilities in Europe with the acquisition of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for its Copenhagen site.
This certification marks GEODIS’s 28th CEIV Pharma certified site across its worldwide network in the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Kent Husted, Managing Director of GEODIS Denmark, leads a team of 140 professionals spread across Copenhagen, Vejle, and Odense. Husted stated, “Denmark is renowned for its advancements in pharmaceutical research, development, and production. The stringent quality requirements and supplier selection in the country made the decision to opt for the IATA CEIV Pharma Certification a logical choice for GEODIS Denmark.”
GEODIS’s main objective is to support its customers as a reliable growth partner, ensuring quality in every aspect of operations. The company is well-equipped to handle temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transports globally, with trained employees who understand the requirements for safe product delivery to end users and patients.
The Copenhagen site offers cross dock services with temperature ranges of +2°C to +8°C and +15°C to +25°C, along with comprehensive air, ocean, and road solutions. Situated strategically for easy access to airport and port facilities, the hub facilitates seamless transportation of goods. GEODIS’s expertise in Pharma and Healthcare logistics has attracted major customers in the industry. The CEIV Pharma certification for the Copenhagen hub reinforces GEODIS’s position as a key player in the Pharma and Healthcare sector in Denmark, showcasing its commitment to quality.
Thomas Kraus, President & CEO of GEODIS EUROPE, highlighted the company’s dedication to providing tailored solutions that comply with GDP transport requirements. With the acquisition of trans-o-flex in Germany, GEODIS expanded its services for time-critical deliveries, offering fast and reliable delivery services that will soon be extended to other European countries. In Denmark, a newly built warehouse segment exclusively for pharma customers ensures temperature-monitored products before shipping via air, ocean, or road transport.
The IATA CEIV Pharma certification sets stringent standards for facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel to meet pharmaceutical handling requirements. It promotes excellence in handling pharmaceutical products within the air cargo supply chain, emphasizing safety, security, compliance, and efficiency on a global scale.
