Global Aviation Logistics Specialist Menzies Airlines We have also received an IATA-approved Center of Excellence (“CEIV Pharma”), an independent verifier for pharmaceutical logistics certification. This certification is for the Melbourne-based Menzies freight business and is the company’s second certification in Australia. This certification is a formal approval for the safe handling of medicines shipped from all over the world to Melbourne.
Last month, Menzies’ Sydney base became the first distributor to achieve CEIV Pharmaceuticals in the Oceania region. This certification is important to Menzies as IATA CEIV Pharmaceuticals emphasizes its ability to handle high-value, time-sensitive, and temperature-controlled medicines with speed, consistency, and efficiency. This achievement is especially important as Melbourne is Menzies’ second-largest freight business in its network of Oceania and Southeast Asia.
Regarding the news, Menzies Aviation Alistaired’s Executive Vice President of OSEA said: Immediately after Sydney, the Melbourne business was a huge success with CEIV Pharmaceutical certification, emphasizing our commitment to providing the highest standards of service and customer experience. In the future, we are pleased to apply our learning and experience to our locations around the world and continue to provide the best possible service to our customers. “
With a team of 100 employees, the base handles annual throughput of over 100,000 tonnes of cargo from major partner airlines, and this certification is “exciting” for future business expansion in the region. It is described as representing an “opportunity.” In addition, this certification demonstrates Menzies’ commitment to providing the highest standards of drug and vaccine handling in the region. This is especially important given the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
At the end of June, Menzies announced that it had won a Grand handling contract to serve new airline flyers At the home of Oslo Airport (OSL). Menzies also serves airlines at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE).
