Again, because this time it is the service partner’s cargo facility at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) that was awarded the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) standards. certification on 28NOV23. AMS is now the fifth facility within Menzies’ international network to become IATA CEIV accredited. The other airport locations are: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), London Heathrow (LHR) and Budapest (BUD) airports. All five locations have proven themselves capable of meeting the rigorous requirements outlined in the audit paper, that ensure the professional handling of high-value, time-sensitive, and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products, thus ensuring their integrity and quality along Menzies’ responsibility within the overall supply chain.
AMS operates a team of 250 employees at its 37,000 m² airport cargo warehouse, and annually handles around 300,000 tons of cargo. As per CEIV Pharma, training, compliance to processes, and adequate equipment/facilities must be available and documented. “Prior to being awarded the certification, Menzies implemented a series of IT upgrades to ensure all relevant pharmaceutical checklists were digitized and correct handling was guaranteed. This ensures all Menzies operations meet the industry’s need for compliance, standardization, accountability, and transparency across the air transport supply chain,” the press release underlines.
Miguel Gomez-Sjunnesson – Executive Vice President Europe, Menzies Aviation, said: “Receiving the IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation is testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in air cargo services, and recognition of our dedication to ensuring the utmost quality and integrity in every step of the supply chain journey. We’re delighted that Amsterdam joins the list of Menzies’ CEIV Pharma approved facilities. At a time when our cargo network is expanding globally, it’s important that our facilities and processes meet the high standards of pharmaceutical handling that this accreditation demands.”
