The main type of pharmaceutical cargo being forwarded in Europe consists of medicines and other pharmaceutical products. Along with the various drugs, other pharmaceutical products which are at high demand in the European pharmacies, such as sanitary products are also being forwarded on a regular basis. The European network for transportation ensures that all countries in Europe receive regular supplies of all needed pharmaceuticals and sanitary materials.
Planning the logistics for the pharmaceutical industry
Planning is crucial when it comes to the forwarding of pharmaceutical products, because it needs to ensure that sufficient supplies of the different pharmaceuticals and sanitary products are being transported the warehouses throughout Europe, so that the demand in each country for these products is met in a timely manner. The Network of freight forwarders works in close cooperation with the customers, supplier and distributors of these products and materials, so that they can plan the necessary quantities of medicines and sanitary materials which need to be forwarded via the regular groupage services they provide.
The specifics of the transport of pharmaceutical products and materials for the pharmaceutical industry
Medicaments are products which require special handling and storing, so that they maintain their quality during the forwarding The Freight forwarders can provide specialized vehicles which can maintain the required temperature and eliminate the humidity which can damage the pharmaceuticals which are being forwarded, so that the medicines can be stored in accordance the requirements of the producers.
Awareness and control are the main factors for providing successful logistics services for the pharmaceutical industry
The member companies of the European network for logistics use state-of-the-art tracking systems for all their vehicles. This allows them to control the condition and position of the cargo at any given moment. Control of the conditions for forwarding pharmaceutical products is provided by the employees from freight forwarders Europe who accompany the pharmaceutical cargo on its way to its destination. This allows for a steady information flow and continuous control of the pharmaceutical cargo for all customers of this logistics service in Europe.
Large shipments for wholesalers in the pharmaceutical industry
The trade with medicines and pharmaceutical products in Europe is done mainly by wholesalers who take care to keep the warehouses throughout the continent well stocked with medicaments and sanitary products. In some European countries the trade with pharmaceuticals is conducted by wholesalers only. Hungary and Finland are two of these countries.
Along with the medicines produced by reputable manufacturers, there is a big demand for generic pharmaceutical products which are less expensive than the branded ones.
The European logistics network provides the wholesalers freight forwarding services based on contract logistics.
These services provide a lot of benefits for the customers in all European countries, including: regular deliveries based on the contract terms, including: regular deliveries, competitive prices as well as information regarding the shipment at all times.
Logistics for outsourcing of the pharmaceutical industry
The contemporary conditions require the outsourcing of the pharmaceutical industry, just like in any other industry. The International freight forwarders network can provide forwarding services for pharmaceutical outsourcing purposes, including the transport of raw materials as well as the ready-made pharmaceutical products. These forwarding services can be provided as groupage services or as complete loads, depending on the volumes and the requirements of the customers.
The specifics of drug storage
When pharmaceutical products are stored, samples are taken from each lot are taken prior to their transport for testing. The results can be delayed for up to several weeks. Apart from that, a special license is required for the storage of pharmaceutical products. This is the reason why the demand for storage services for the pharmaceutical industry is relatively low. Nevertheless, the international freight forwarders association is ready to provide storage services and can ensure the proper storage temperature and humidity control required for the medicaments and other pharmaceutical products.