Shipping Pharmaceuticals by Air: Ensuring Safety, Speed, and Compliance

Pharmaceuticals are among the most sensitive and high-value commodities transported by air. From life-saving vaccines to temperature-sensitive biologics and critical medical devices, maintaining product integrity throughout the supply chain is paramount. Any deviation in temperature or handling can compromise efficacy, safety, and ultimately patient health.

Air transport is often the preferred mode for pharmaceutical logistics due to its speed, reliability, and global reach.  Carriers must be equipped with the right infrastructure, temperature-control solutions, and trained personnel to ensure that shipments arrive in optimal condition.

Key considerations when shipping pharmaceuticals by air include:

• Temperature Control: Maintaining exact temperature ranges throughout transit, whether using active containers or insulated passive packaging.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to global standards such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Temperature Control Regulations and Good Distribution Practices.
• Security & Handling: Preventing theft, damage, or contamination with secure facilities and specialized handling procedures.
• Time Sensitivity: Leveraging efficient connections and priority handling to reduce transit times.

Amerijet’s Expertise in Shipping Pharmaceuticals

Amerijet’s extensive pharma network is strategically positioned to facilitate the efficient global transport of pharmaceutical products. We are proud to be the first all-cargo carrier in the United States to achieve IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification, guaranteeing that your shipments travel safely, securely, and in full compliance with all national and international regulations and standards.

Amerijet specializes in the air transport of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, offering both active and passive temperature-controlled solutions to meet the exact needs of each shipment. Our mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and compliant supply chain for healthcare products worldwide.

With more than 50 years of experience and a reputation for operational excellence, Amerijet is trusted by pharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, and medical suppliers worldwide.

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