Kuehne+Nagel Earns Third Consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

Kuehne+Nagel Earns Third Consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has achieved its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its entire air logistics healthcare network. This milestone makes Kuehne+Nagel the first logistics company with over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations. IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification ensures safe and compliant pharmaceutical product handling in the air cargo supply chain. Kuehne+Nagel’s extensive network spans 66 countries across all continents, reinforcing its commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. This achievement aligns with the company’s healthcare growth strategy outlined in its Roadmap 2026, emphasizing its dedication to the healthcare logistics sector.

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 6-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, proudly announces the successful completion of its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its entire air logistics healthcare network. This remarkable achievement solidifies Kuehne+Nagel’s position as an industry pioneer, becoming the first logistics company to surpass 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations worldwide.

IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification was developed collaboratively with aviation industry stakeholders and regulators to address the crucial need for safe, secure, compliant, and efficient handling of pharmaceutical products within the air cargo supply chain. Kuehne+Nagel’s recent re-certification underscores its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality and adherence to stringent compliance and regulatory standards.

The company’s expansive CEIV Pharma-certified network now spans across 66 countries, encompassing all seven continents. This extensive coverage reinforces Kuehne+Nagel’s ability to provide pharmaceutical customers with unmatched expertise and support, ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of vital healthcare products globally.

Harsha Ranasinghe, SVP Global Head of Air Logistics Products & Services at Kuehne+Nagel comments: “In 2017, Kuehne+Nagel became the first to attain CEIV Pharma certification for its healthcare air network. Since then, we continue to collaborate with IATA to drive superior quality and compliance by setting new standards for pharmaceutical handling excellence within air freight.”

Kuehne+Nagel’s dedicated healthcare solutions within its Air Logistics division are an integral part of the company’s comprehensive global healthcare portfolio, which includes a range of multimodal transport options and contract logistics services. Earlier this year, Kuehne+Nagel unveiled its Roadmap 2026, which identifies healthcare as a strategic growth area, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

By achieving its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification and surpassing the milestone of 100 certified stations, Kuehne+Nagel reaffirms its leadership in the healthcare logistics sector, providing customers with the highest standards of excellence and reliability in the transportation of pharmaceutical products.

“Kuehne+Nagel achieving CEIV Pharma certification for its HealthChain certified healthcare Air Logistics network is a significant milestone. It not only gives its customers assurance that their time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products will be transported to the highest standards, but also elevates global supply chain standards. As the pharmaceutical sector expands, both IATA and Kuehne+Nagel are committed to meeting the industry’s need for safety, security and efficiency in the transportation of pharmaceutical products,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.

About Kuehne+Nagel:
With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.

Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.

Media contacts:

Dominique Nadelhofer
Global Head Corporate Communications
+41 44 786 95 26

Joacim Zetterdahl
Air Logistics Communication
+41 44 786 9716

SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel