Closing the year with shipping vaccines from Amsterdam to São Paulo

Just like Santa Claus carries out his logistics operations during the times of holidays, so are our colleagues at Swiss WorldCargo tirelessly working to connect the economies of Switzerland and Europe to the world, even during festivities. On the last two evenings of December, we had two special shipments together with our client, Yusen Logistics.

We have closed the year by doing what Swiss WorldCargo is known for; we have leveraged our experience in pharma logistics to deliver vaccine shipments for our client, Yusen Logistics, from Amsterdam via Zurich to São Paulo. The bellies of the SWISS Boeing 777 departing from ZRH to GRU on the evenings of DEC 30 and 31 were each loaded with 5 Envirotainer RAP containers holding precious vaccines. Our colleagues from Swiss WorldCargo’s offices in Amsterdam and Zurich were supervising the loading for the flight on DEC 30 in person; where Michel Scheers from our Dutch office explained some particularities of shipping pharma globally.

The bellies of the SWISS Boeing 777 departing from ZRH to GRU on the evenings of DEC 30 and 31 were each loaded with 5 Envirotainer RAP containers holding precious vaccines.
The bellies of the SWISS Boeing 777 departing from ZRH to GRU on the evenings of DEC 30 and 31 were each loaded with 5 Envirotainer RAP containers holding precious vaccines. © Swiss WorldCargo

Air transport is key to moving critical pharmaceutical goods through the supply chain

Pharma supply chains have been relying on the space in the bellies of passenger aircraft to transport medication around the world quickly. Moving cargo in the bellies of the passenger planes of SWISS is ‘precision work’ with close attention to the needs of both the customer and the cargo. Having limited capacity available, Swiss WorldCargo is selective in accepting shipments, making sure that we can deliver on our promise to customers and keep their cargo safe. We work closely with customers to make sure possible risk scenarios during transport are mitigated in advance, and the right paperwork is prepared. Thanks to this philosophy, Swiss WorldCargo is a trusted partner of freight forwarders and pharma companies when it comes to shipping sensitive pharma shipments.

Ensuring the integrity and safe, timely arrival of pharmaceutical products is crucial

When shipping pharma products and vaccines, keeping the products within the required temperature range during the whole transportation is crucial to ensure integrity in the cool chain and preserve the quality of the product. Before arranging transportation, there are many influences to consider, and the preparation of special needs shipments might take over 2 months. Aspects such as the airport and warehouse facilities at the origin and destination, delivery time, flight schedule, administrative and customs procedures as well as connecting times all need to be evaluated.

We work closely with customers to make sure possible risk scenarios during transport are mitigated in advance.
We work closely with customers to make sure possible risk scenarios during transport are mitigated in advance. © Swiss WorldCargo
When shipping pharma products and vaccines, keeping the products within the required temperature range during the whole transportation is crucial to ensure integrity in the cool chain and preserve the quality of the product.
When shipping pharma products and vaccines, keeping the products within the required temperature range during the whole transportation is crucial to ensure integrity in the cool chain and preserve the quality of the product. © Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss WorldCargo is an industry-trusted partner for pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, as we are able to deliver the most accurate and reliable handling and transportation service. Our hub is GDP compliant and CEIV-certified. Additionally, clients can leverage the short tarmac times at Zurich airport. All these elements contribute to the compliant, safe and efficient transportation of pharma products.

Swiss WorldCargo is an industry-trusted partner for pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, as we are able to deliver the most accurate and reliable handling and transportation service.
Swiss WorldCargo is an industry-trusted partner for pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, as we are able to deliver the most accurate and reliable handling and transportation service. © Swiss WorldCargo

A long-standing and growing partnership

Yusen Logistics and Swiss WorldCargo have developed a long-lasting partnership, which is to grow further after the pandemic. As both companies are willing to go the extra mile for their customers, the collective experience and expertise ensure the customer’s expectations are met when moving their cargo globally.

Yusen Logistics and Swiss WorldCargo have developed a long-lasting partnership, which is to grow further after the pandemic.
Yusen Logistics and Swiss WorldCargo have developed a long-lasting partnership, which is to grow further after the pandemic. © Swiss WorldCargo

About Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management, using insight to find better ways to bring their customers closer to the markets and communities they serve. Delivered with quality and care, they connect people, businesses and communities to a better future every day.