New pharma shipping and handling options at CEVA Logistics\u2019 Irish outpost are evidence that the country\u2019s \u201cbio boom\u201d is still going strong. The supply-chain management company has introduced a temperature-controlled \u201cbuilding-within-a-building\u201d at its warehouse in Dublin to handle temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.<\/p>\n
The 15,000-square-foot facility is authorized under the Health Products Regulatory Authority Wholesalers Distribution Authorization program. The Dublin edition is designed to \u201cstore up to 2,100 pallets of medical products within the 15-25[\u00b0C degrees] temperature range and cater to growing numbers of customer inquiries where temperature-controlled storage is an essential part of their business,\u201d said CEVA\u2019s managing director for Ireland Gary O\u2019Connor.<\/p>\n
In addition to offering temperature controls, the Dublin unit features a Sintra system that provides a \u201cclean room\u201d facility customers can use for re-kitting and reassembling medical products. By the end of the year, the company plans to introduce on-site pharmacists to support its healthcare offerings.<\/p>\n
CEVA\u2019s addition to the pharma transport network is part of a larger series of recent expansions contributing to Dublin\u2019s role as a major pharma hub. In June, Qatar Airways added a route of 787 flights between Dublin and Doha, and DHL Supply Chain opened a life-sciences facility for pharma storage near Dublin Airport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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