Pharmaceuticals are one product market not affected by regular business cycles. Whether there is a downturn or upturn in the global economy, the market remains stable because the continued flow of medicines is vital. Therefore, growth in pharmaceutical shipments is expected to continue booming for the next several years, with most volumes likely moving through airports, as per a report.
The world’s “Top Pharma Gateways” are based on their overall cargo volumes handled and recent cool chain development programs supporting pharmaceutical activities by air cargo and logistics stakeholders. They have been listed as:
- HKG Hong Kong International Airport
- ICN Incheon International Airport –
- DXB Dubai International Airport
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport
- SIN Singapore Changi Airport
- MIA Miami International Airport
- AMS Amsterdam Airport Schipol
- JFK John F Kennedy International Airport
- DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport
- KUL KL International Airport
Delhi Airport has implemented various initiatives to attract pharmaceutical volumes from India’s major pharma manufacturing hubs. India’s pharmaceutical industry is growing at a fast pace and so DEL expects its volumes to continue to grow.
Given advancements in technology and cooling capabilities, most pharmaceutical gateway airports have a dual purpose to provide companies access to local markets, while also serving as transhipment centres for cargo to move onto other airports or modes of transport, the report said.
Source : Various Agencies