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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…

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 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 Basil Khalil, with an impressive 28-year career at FedEx, discusses the significant investments the company has been making to its infrastructure and the implementation of innovative solutions in Puerto Rico to meet the needs and complex logistics of the pharmaceutical industry. Khalil also addresses the evolving demands of the pharmaceutical…

Puerto Rico José F. Oramas, Caribbean GEO Country Manager for UPS, highlights the company’s strategic role in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, particularly within the life sciences and logistics sectors. With nearly four decades of experience at UPS, Oramas shares his perspectives on navigating challenges, leveraging Puerto Rico’s unique geographic and economic…

Puerto Rico Puerto Rico leads all US jurisdictions in biopharmaceutical exports, shipping to over 120 countries. With a rapidly expanding life sciences sector and growing pharma logistics capabilities, the island is positioning itself as a global hub—but industry leaders say there’s still work to be done.   Life Sciences and Logistics Dynamo…

Puerto Rico Tom Vincent, Vice President of Prime Air Cargo, shares insights into the company’s journey as a global logistics leader headquartered in Puerto Rico, the challenges and opportunities in serving the life sciences sector, and the strategic innovations driving its success. Vincent discusses how Prime Air Cargo has adapted to evolving…