Panalpina first of type to win Good Distribution Practice cert at Schiphol
2012 05 14
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SWISS global logistics provider Panalpina is the first warehousing company to operate a cold chain unit at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport under a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate issued by the Dutch Ministry of Health, the company has announced.
GDP ensures that medicinal products are distributed to pharmacists and others without alteration of their properties. Medicinal products need to be stored apart from other goods and under the conditions specified by the manufacturer in order to avoid deterioration, said a company statement.
Panalpina continues to obtain GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certifications at various locations around the world.
Pharmaceutical companies face increasing challenges with official and country-specific rules for storing and transporting temperature-sensitive products, said the Panalpina statement.
The company is operating the only facility for cross-docking and interim storage with airside access at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with an official GDP certification.
"This is a strong signal to our customers that they can rely on our services. As a GDP certified provider we adhere to the highest quality standards and make it very easy for all of our customers to prove that they have mitigated their risk," said Panalpina global healthcare chief Thomas Berger.
Panalpina's facility at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has temperature-controlled cells for two to eight and 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. It also offers re-icing services, as well as packaging services for pharmaceutical customers.
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