For the transportation and management of pharmaceutical goods, Saudia Cargo has been granted IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification.

In September of last year, the freight carrier declared that it will cooperate with IATA to obtain its CEIV Pharma accreditation.

The accreditation follows Saudia Cargo’s recent emphasis on supporting the increasing Middle Eastern pharmaceutical sector and on global healthcare logistics by shipping medications and vaccines.

The purpose of CEIV Pharma is to guarantee that all buildings, machinery, staff, and operations adhere to the requirements set out by pharmaceutical producers. The objective is to create a uniform worldwide standard and improve industry expertise.

Teddy Zebitz, chief executive of Saudia Cargo, stated, “We are proud to have obtained the CEIV Pharma accreditation. Since we’ve seen a significant increase in pharmaceutical shipments over the past four years, we’ve made the firm commitment to facilitate the leasing of the best temperature-controlled packaging options and unrivaled knowledge to guarantee secure and dependable pharmaceutical transportation in the rapidly expanding Middle East market.

“We’re focused on upholding the greatest levels of excellence, security, and safety in pharmaceutical logistics, highlighting our unique position in defending humanity with our offerings.”

Aymen Osilan, executive director at Saudia Cargo, added, “Saudia Cargo was vital in aiding in the distribution of vaccinations and other necessities during and post-pandemic, working to uphold the highest standards of quality while doing so both domestically and internationally.

“Around a year ago, we started the certification process with IATA for CEIV Pharma, and now, after a year of laborious efforts, strengthening Saudia Cargo’s position as a trusted provider for spearheading air cargo solutions in the industry.

“Receiving the IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to excellence and work ethics commitment to offering our clients and business partners the best possible services in pharmaceutical logistics.”

Saudia Cargo also collaborates with pharmaceutical sector players to develop its pharmaceutical shipping services. Pharma Aero, Envirotainer, DoKaSch, CSafe, va-Q-tec, SkyCell, and Tower Cold Chain are a few of them.