DP World's air cargo terminal at Tocumen International Airport in Panama has successfully obtained the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification. This accreditation signifies that the facility meets stringent global standards for the safe and secure handling of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products.
The certification highlights DP World's strategic focus on integrating its logistics services across various transport modes, including air, ocean, and inland corridors throughout the Americas. This development follows previous expansions, such as a bonded warehouse, and earlier regulatory approvals and growth initiatives in Brazil, reinforcing DP World's regional presence and service offerings.
For freight forwarders and shippers, this certification means enhanced reliability and compliance when transporting high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals through Panama. It provides assurance that the cold chain integrity will be maintained, reducing risks of product degradation and ensuring regulatory adherence. This could lead to increased confidence in using Panama as a transit hub for pharmaceutical logistics, potentially streamlining routes and improving transit times for critical medical supplies.
This move positions DP World Panama as a key player in the specialized pharmaceutical logistics sector, likely attracting more pharmaceutical cargo volumes to the region.
