Bolloré Logistics has obtained the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics certification for its site at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport from the International Air Transport Association.

“By certifying our hubs around the world we are able to guarantee our customers air freight transportation respecting the cold chain and the strict quality standards required by the pharmaceutical industry,” said Brice Bellin, healthcare director for Europe at Bolloré Logistics [left in photo]. “This certification demonstrates our ability to standardize our end-to-end processes from origin to final destination.”

This is the first CEIV Pharma certification awarded to a transport and logistics company in France. The company has already certified its facilities in Brussels, Frankfurt and Belgium.

“Cold chain management, especially with healthcare products, must meet the requirements of quality and reliability,” said Nick Careen, senior vice president of airport, passenger, cargo and security at IATA. “Shippers expect standardization and transparency throughout the supply chain and want to be assured that facilities are equipped and operated throughout the highest standards. The CEIV Pharma certification meets all these requirements and more. Bolloré Logistics took up this CEIV Pharma certification challenge. Their success will result in a stronger and more competitive air freight service for this vital sector of the global economy.”