Agility India awarded CEIV Pharma Certification by IATA

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Agility India, a premier logistics service provider in the country, has been awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification for pharmaceutical logistics. The certification by IATA has been award for its Mumbai operations.

This latest feat by Agility India highlights its competency of transporting pharma products without temperature excursions as well as of transporting high-value, temperature sensitive shipments for the pharma and life-science industry.

The certification process was completed in coordination with the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, which has recently received the status of being India’s first CEIV Pharma certified airport.

“The CEIV Pharma certification demonstrates our ability to meet the most exacting standards in the industry. We continue investing in technology, infrastructure, personnel and processes to ensure an unbroken cold chain for pharma shipments for our customers and their patients.”
Krishnakumar V, Chief Operating Officer, Agility India

“If you earn the CEIV Pharma Certification, shippers know they can trust that medicines you handle will reach patients safely and securely.”
Eric ten Kate, Vice President, Agility Global Life Sciences

In India, Agility manages life sciences facilities at the Nhava Sheva Seaport and at Hyderabad Airport, providing temperature-controlled solutions for customers with both ocean and air shipments.

Agility India Overview

Agility’s operations in India, is spanned across 10 locations in the country, which covers all major seaports, airports, and inland locations. With a leading Warehouse and Distribution Network in India, Agility India’s services range from Air, Ocean, and Road Freight to contract, project and chemical logistics.

With a clientele that comprises of some of top-line pharmaceutical brands in India, Agility has recently launched Agility+, a shipment box for the pharmaceutical industry that keeps strict temperature levels for up to 120 hours. It also provides users with real-time visibility of temperature status and location.