Tagged with Logistics

LatAm Raphaël Chin-Fo-Sieeuw, Vice President Life Sciences and Healthcare Americas, DHL Group outlines the Americas as a core growth region, with strong momentum in Latin America. He details DHL’s multi-billion-Euro investment in cold chain infrastructure, digitalisation, talent, and sustainability to support advanced therapies, evolving supply chains, and increasingly complex logistics demands…

LatAm Basil Khalil, Vice President of Operations at FedEx, highlights the company’s expansion of healthcare logistics in Latin America, including CEIV Pharma-certified facilities, dedicated flights, and end-to-end cold-chain infrastructure. Investments in technology, sustainable operations, and workforce training aim to ensure reliable, patient-focused service while supporting the region’s growing pharmaceutical market. FedEx…

Switzerland Switzerland stands among the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and export hubs; though that position now faces headwinds from recent US policy moves, as detailed elsewhere in this report. Yet making medicines and vaccines is only part of the picture. The logistics sector that delivers them is growing in importance, especially…

Switzerland Ryad Dahmani is a leading figure in healthcare technology, driving innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and assistive healthcare solutions. As the founder of ColdChain Vision and Body Health Technologies, he demonstrates strategic agility in seizing emerging market opportunities. His ventures blend regulatory precision with cutting-edge product development, meeting real…

Puerto Rico The largest pharmaceutical hub in the Americas, Puerto Rico currently exports to 120 countries, accounting for nearly USD 53 billion in weekly biopharma shipments. Remarkably, this small Caribbean island out-exports all individual US states, shipping out over twice as much as second-placed Indiana. The life sciences industry is central to this…

Puerto Rico From its origins as a modest logistics firm in 1982, GMD Airline Services has grown into a critical enabler of Puerto Rico’s pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. At the intersection of ground handling, cold chain operations, and air cargo connectivity, GMD’s evolution reflects the broader shifts in the island’s…

Switzerland The transformation of CEVA Logistics’ healthcare strategy – led by industry veteran Eric ten Kate – is unfolding with quiet precision and sharp focus. As part of the CMA CGM Group and with a mandate rooted in operational excellence, digital intelligence, and regional depth, CEVA is redefining its position in…

Switzerland Once a traditional Swiss pharmaceutical wholesaler, Unipharma has undergone a profound transformation into a globally oriented, strategy-driven partner for hospitals, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies. Under the leadership of CEO Simone Maisto, the company has redefined its business model, streamlined its portfolio around high-value therapies, and expanded into emerging markets, all…

Switzerland SkyCell is at the forefront of a fundamental shift in pharmaceutical logistics, where AI, real-time monitoring, and sustainability are no longer optional but essential. As pharmaceutical supply chains grow more complex, the need for precision, resilience, and carbon-conscious innovation has never been greater. With AI-driven optimization redefining efficiency and risk…

Saudi Arabia Lars Nielsen of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Saudi Arabia shares his insights on the rapid growth and transformation of the logistics sector in the Kingdom. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Nielsen discusses Hellmann’s strategic priorities—particularly in the healthcare vertical—and highlights the evolving role of digital technology and…

Puerto Rico Ivan Lugo, co-founder and board member of Puerto Rico’s Life Science Air Cargo Community, offers valuable insights into recent developments within the island’s logistics sector, particularly the formation of the industry organization. He discusses key advancements within the community, including the creation of a comprehensive cargo data platform and the…

Saudi Arabia Sue Donoghue, with 29 years of experience in logistics, has been with DHL for 19 years and helped establish DHL Global Forwarding in Saudi Arabia in 2020, growing the team from 4 to 250 people. As Vice Chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia, Donoghue aims to…