Frankfurt Airport Joins Pharma.Aero: A Strategic Partnership to Strengthen the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Francot Airport (Fraport AG) has officially become a member of Pharma.Aero, bringing the superior infrastructure capabilities of a leading European cargo hub to enhance cross-industry collaboration and optimize the logistics supply chain for the life sciences industry.
The global network of pharmaceutical logistics partners has just recorded a significant milestone with Frankfurt Airport’s official joining Pharma.Aero. This event marks the expansion of the organization’s collective expertise, aiming to strengthen reliable end-to-end supply chains for essential healthcare products.
Internationally recognized as one of the world’s most influential air cargo hubs, Frankfurt Airport – operated by Fraport AG – possesses extensive infrastructure, specialized capabilities, and a long-standing commitment to quality in handling temperature-sensitive products.
Frank Van Gelder, General Secretary of Pharma.Aero, warmly welcomed the new partnership: “We are delighted to welcome Fraport to the Pharma.Aero community! Over the years, our leadership and team have worked together to develop this ecosystem, enhancing our collective impact on the global pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics landscape.”
Mr. Van Gelder further emphasized the organization’s core mission: “At Pharma.Aero, connecting nodes is something we do every day, bringing together people, insights, and expertise to drive our industry forward. And we can only represent our sector meaningfully on the international stage when we have strong international partners by our side. That’s why having one of the key global players in the pharmaceutical air logistics sector join our platform is so energizing. It reaffirms who we are as a community: a place where collaboration, innovation, and substantive industry content converge to create sustainable value.”
On the airport operator’s side, Denis de Farias Duarte, Vice President of Cargo Development at Fraport AG, affirmed Frankfurt’s strategic role: “As Europe’s leading PharmaHub, Frankfurt Airport provides comprehensive expertise and optimal infrastructure to address the industry’s most complex challenges. Through our partnership with Pharma.Aero, we are strengthening our global collaboration to ensure high-quality handling and maximum reliability for pharmaceutical products.”
Pharma.Aero’s membership base currently includes Medical Science and Healthcare Technology (MedTech) manufacturers, airports, airlines, freight forwarders, ground handling units, and technology providers. All collaborate to drive innovation, develop best practices, and address emerging challenges in the transport of healthcare products.
Source: Phaata.com (via PayLoadAsia)
