Singapore Airlines Cargo Renews CEIV Pharma Certification; Expands Network

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo has been re-certified under IATA’s CEIV Pharma programme, reaffirming its ability to handle high value, time-sensitive and temperature controlled pharmaceutical cargo with speed, reliability and efficiency.

The airline has also expanded its quality corridor network with the addition of Copenhagen, Osaka and Stockholm stations to offer customers the option of using the airline’s THRUCOOL network to transport pharmaceutical products to and from these cities via Singapore.

Mr Chin Yau Seng, SIA’s Senior Vice President Cargo, said: “We are pleased that our IATA CEIV Pharma certification has been renewed after a re-certification audit. It reinforces the importance that we place on quality and reliability in the transportation of key pharmaceutical products. We remain committed to rolling out THRUCOOL to more locations with the expansion of our quality corridor network, while also looking for new ways to further enhance the product.”

SIA Cargo became the first airline in Asia Pacific to be awarded the globally recognised pharmaceutical product handling accreditation in 2017.

Mr Conrad Clifford, IATA Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, said, “Cold chain logistics for pharmaceutical products is a growing segment of the air cargo business, with spending expected to grow 5-6% annually. Singapore Airlines’ renewal of their CEIV Pharma certification ensures that they continue to be well placed to serve the needs of pharmaceutical companies and transport these time and temperature sensitive products to locations around the world where they are most needed while ensuring the product integrity.”

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