News about Logistics & Distribution

UPS Completes USD 1.6 Billion Acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group

UPS has completed its USD 1.6 billion acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG), a leading Canadian provider of specialised third-party logistics and cold chain transportation for the healthcare industry, expanding its end-to-end cold chain capabilities across North America.

Logistics & Distribution | 06/11/2025 | By Dineshwori |  323

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines Strengthen Alliance to Expand Cross-Border E-Commerce and Pharma Logistics Network

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines have announced an expansion of their partnership under a Joint Business Agreement (JBA), aimed at enhancing cross-border e-commerce and pharmaceutical logistics between Abu Dhabi and China.

Logistics & Distribution | 06/11/2025 | By Dineshwori |  290

Wingcopter and Sincronia Logistica Partner to Deliver Medical Supplies in Mexico with Drones

European drone manufacturer Wingcopter has partnered with Sincronía Logística, a leading Mexican company in pharmaceutical logistics, to promote the use of drones for the delivery of medical supplies across Mexico.

Logistics & Distribution | 29/10/2025 | By Dineshwori |  255

Tive Report Warns of Widening Gap Between Pharma Industry Growth and Supply-Chain Readiness

Future of pharma supply chains: A new report by Tive has highlighted a widening gap between the pharmaceutical industry’s rapid growth and the readiness of its supply chains, a shortfall that could result in higher rates of product spoilage, regulatory penalties, and costly disruptions if left unresolved.

Logistics & Distribution | 27/10/2025 | By Dineshwori |  425

Fujitsu, Logistics Knight Japan and Isuzu Motors Launch Pilot Project to Build Integrated Pharma Logistics Platform

Fujitsu, Logistics Knight Japan (LKJ) and Isuzu Motors have announced a joint pilot project to build a platform for integrated management of pharmaceuticals across the entire logistics network – from manufacturing sites to final delivery destinations such as pharmacies and hospitals.

Logistics & Distribution | 27/10/2025 | By Dineshwori |  498

Cipla to Market Lilly's Weight-Loss Drug Tirzepatide in India Under New Brand

Under the agreement, Lilly will continue to manufacture and supply the drug, while Cipla will use its extensive distribution network to broaden access beyond metropolitan centres.

Logistics & Distribution | 24/10/2025 | By Darshana |  625

Strides to market Incepta's WHO-prequalified long-acting contraceptive in Africa

The product, branded as “Medogen SubQ”, is a three-monthly subcutaneous injectable version of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC) that can be administered by trained healthcare workers or self-injected after appropriate instruction.

Logistics & Distribution | 21/10/2025 | By Darshana |  236

Venus Remedies Opens Advanced 66,000 sq ft Fulfilment Facility in Mohali

The facility is equipped with temperature-controlled storage, RFID and barcode tracking systems, and automated sorting and retrieval mechanisms. It is compliant with a number of national and international regulatory standards including WHO-GDP, EU-GMP, PAHO, CDSCO, GDP-AEO, as well as ISO certifications.

Logistics & Distribution | 17/10/2025 | By Darshana |  281

CCT, Kuehne+Nagel and Teva Prove Ocean Freight Viable for Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a global leader in temperature-controlled packaging, has successfully completed a landmark project with logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel and Teva Pharmaceuticals, demonstrating the viability of ocean freight for high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.

Logistics & Distribution | 15/10/2025 | By Dineshwori |  468

NextPharma to Sell Healthcare Logistics Business to Cencora

European pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) NextPharma has signed an agreement with Cencora, a US-based pharmaceutical solutions company, to sell its healthcare logistics services arm, NextPharma Logistics GmbH.

Logistics & Distribution | 13/10/2025 | By Dineshwori |  783