UPS has opened a specialized healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad offering global freight forwarding capabilities and designed specifically for its Indian pharma customers.
Providing an additional layer of security for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments, the facility has a capacity to hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, seven pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions. This enables pharma companies to distribute their products more efficiently, eliminating the need for prolonged warehouse storage.
“With India at the forefront of the healthcare industry, we’re committed to simplifying logistics for our customers,” said Grégory Goba Blé, managing director for UPS in India. “When it comes to the future of healthcare, it’s all about innovations in biologics, specialty pharmaceuticals and personalized medicine. We’re here to back up these innovations with precision logistics that fit like a glove.”
Adhering to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, the facility meets strict regulations governing medicinal product distribution while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the supply chain – ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to patient safety. These standards include detailed documentation and traceability for all products, which enhances accountability and enables efficient recall processes if needed.
“We are excited about the launch of our new specialized healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad,” added Arnab Bhattacharya, country manager for UPS Healthcare in India. “With its advanced temperature control capabilities, it offers an unparalleled level of security and efficiency. We are really the only solution out there that can take care of the full, end-to-end supply chain.”