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DHL acquires specialty CGT and biopharma courier, CRYOPDP

The biopharmaceutical and cell& gene therapy courier currently ships to 15 countries, and will expand DHL's global specialised pharmaceutical footprint

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Omron and Cognizant to offer IT/OT integration services to pharmaceutical manufacturers

Together, Omron and Cognizant will help manufacturers to integrate IT-OT into their operations and maintenance processes
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The value in end-to-end supply chain visibility

Typically, when organisations speak of supply chain transparency, they focus on the last mile with a view to reducing energy and waste while optimising efficiency and flexibility in final delivery. However, the first mile of the supply chain is just as important.
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Navigating ESG challenges in pharma and logistics: the road to sustainability

Jake Brown, Commercial Lead at LogiPharma, discusses the upcoming 25th edition of the conference and how some of its key sponsors are navigating ESG challenges
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DCAT preview: the future of pharma manufacturing

Ahead of the upcoming trade show, Dr Kevin Robinson caught up with pharmaceutical industry experts to discuss how they’re innovating for resilience and sustainability in 2025 and beyond

Unipart joins forces with GBUK to enhance UK distribution of medical products

The health supply chain partner will assist GBUK in the delivery, palletising, loading and dispatch of its medical devices and clinical consumables

Biocair expands its global reach with APAC expansion

The life science logistics company has opened a new office in the APAC region — specifically Chengdu, China — to bolster its presence in the key market

Teva Pharmaceuticals identifies risk to European medicine supply security in new research

The generic drug manufacturer warns that the European supply chain of critical generic medicines is not diversified, relying on a select few companies to distribute oncology, cardiology, antibiotic and mental health therapeutics

Cold Chain Technologies and Tower Cold Chain celebrate landmark sustainability achievements

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) and Tower Cold Chain, a subsidiary of CCT, have reached important milestones in their ongoing commitment to sustainability

Preparing for the future of contained oncology drug production

Advancements in oncology drug production, containment technologies, and automation have manifestly improved the safety, efficiency, and precision aspects of manufacturing highly potent cancer treatments

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Systech debuts the ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station at Pharmapack 2025

The integrated system is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs and distributors, and aims to streamline the supply chain by gathering accurate packaging aggregation data

Teva Pharmaceuticals, Klinge Pharma and Formycon join forces to commercialise Eylea biosimilar

FYB203, which will be marketed under the name AHZANTIVE®3 if approved by the EMA, will be commercialised by Teva Pharmaceuticals in the majority of Europe and Israel
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Exploring the future of supply chain in 2025

Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new … but their frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond?

Santhera and Clinigen partner to distribute DMD treatment AGAMREE to eligible patients globally

Clinigen Group will be respsonsible for the distribution of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatment AGAMREE (vamorolone) in regions not currently covered by Santhera or its distribution partners

Theranexus and Exeltis sign commercialisation agreement for neurological disorder-targeting TX01

The therapeutic will be used to target Gaucher and Niemann-Pick type C, with Exeltis attaining the exclusive rights to the marketing and distribution of TX01 across the Europe, South America and the Middle East

Stablepharma and AJ Vaccines to sign a distribution deal for SPVX02

AJ Vaccines will be responsible for the distribution and commercialisation of the fridge-free adult booster vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria across Europe
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Reshoring and automation will drive manufacturing's next chapter

Supply chain disruptions from the pandemic, together with heightened geopolitical tensions, kickstarted a trend for reshoring, notes Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, whereby manufacturers bring their operations back to the country or region of origin

Europa Biosite acquires life science product and service supplier, AMSBIO

Europa Biosite will now be able to expand its presence across the key US market, while also bolstering its offerings in stem cell research, regenerative medicine and biospecimens

2BScientific expands its life science product supply service to Europe with new German facility

The facility in Munich will serve the European market with life science products, including in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents, buffers, biomaterials and antibodies

Ensuring temperature-sensitive goods reach their destination unspoiled

According to the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, the biopharma industry loses around $35 billion annually because of failures in temperature-controlled logistics

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches ambient antibody packaging shipping solution

The new sustainable packaging solution allows the ambient distribution of therapeutic antibodies to customers

BD and ten23 health join forces to optimise aseptic injectable manufacturing

The companies will track prefillable syringes using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to boost supply chain visibility

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Bio X Cell expands global reach

Bio X Cell expands global reach with new distribution center in Beijing, China

Titan Enterprises expands reach in North America

For nearly 20 years, Titan Enterprises’ trusted North American distribution has been expertly handled by its long-term partner, JLC International. This successful...

CDMO PCI Pharma Services wins a US Supply Chain Excellence Award

The company was acknowledged for its digital clinical trial and commercial lifespan management solution, pci I bridge

Open day at Romaco Innojet

Steinen plays host to the world

Surfachem named new distributor for Clariant Health Care in the UK and Ireland

The collaboration signals a significant enhancement to Surfachem’s offering, providing customers in the UK and Ireland with access to Clariant’s exceptional range of...

Tower Cold Chain’ industry-first shipping container design

The pyramidal solution allows pharmaceuticals to be shipped at a consistent temperature between -60°C to above +20°C for up to 96 hours

At INTERPHEX, Antares Vision Group to showcase automatic inspection machines for vials, prefilled syringes and other small-volume containers

Company also will emphasise its recently launched DIAMIND ecosystem, a portfolio of interconnected software and hardware systems for comprehensive traceability

GDP compliance ensured at pharma distribution facility

Designed specifically to handle medicinal products, including both prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals, PostNord TPL has developed an impressive warehousing...

New Tower Control Center portal enhances customers' ability to plan and track pharmaceutical shipments

Tower Cold Chain has announced the launch of the Tower Control Center (TCC) – a single-source portal providing customers with advanced control over...

Tower Cold Chain and Cardiff Business School study reveals the key to enhancing operational efficiency

A study conducted by Cardiff University’s Business School has shed light on ways to model the logistics of ensuring the availability of temperature-controlled shipping...

The long road to pharmaceutical sustainability

A new sustainability report commissioned by LogiPharma has revealed that whereas most pharmaceutical businesses are on the right path, 85% currently consider themselves to...

Biocair calls for life science specialists in logistics roles

The successful future of logistics in life sciences can only be secured if the right components are in place, according to experts at Biocair — a leading GDP logistics...

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