Finnair Cargo to receive IATA’s PHARMA certificate among the first airlines in early 2015

Finnair Cargo takes part in IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Handling programme (CEIV Pharma) – a joint pilot project organized by IATA and Brussels Airport, Finnair Cargo’s 2nd hub. This programme provides us with IATA’s Pharma certificate in the beginning of 2015 – as one of the two first airlines in the world. Pharmaceuticals (e.g. vaccines, biotech medicines) are among the most delicate products transported as air cargo, and therefore, it is essential to ensure their transport in a standardized way, following strict temperature control requirements. “The Pharma segment is one of the fastest growing segments