Fedex Memphis Hub Earns CEIV Pharma Certification

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (TN Tribune) — The FedEx hubs in Memphis and Indianapolis and the FedEx ramps in San Juan (SJU) and Aguadilla (BQN) in Puerto Rico have earned the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The CEIV Pharma certification validates processes for compliance in air cargo handling of pharmaceutical shipments. CEIV Pharma certification ensures that facilities, equipment, operations, and staff meet regulatory requirements for shipping pharmaceutical products. “This certification demonstrates our dedication to the quality control and compliance processes that come with handling pharmaceutical shipments,” said Nick Gennari, president, FedEx global healthcare. “Whether regulatory demands, tracking for possible temperature incursions that may affect the efficacy of medicines, or managing a returns process, our FedEx Global Healthcare team has demonstrated a high level of quality control that allows our customers to take care of the patients that are on the end of every pharmaceutical delivery.” Certifying these locations will serve as the cornerstone of the healthcare team’s quality and compliance focus in the transportation network. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the territory of Puerto Rico exported the most pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing in 2023 with...