{"id":128101,"date":"2026-03-19T08:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/900418150"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:32:28","slug":"is-global-air-cargo-flexible-focused-enough-for-pharma-perishables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/is-global-air-cargo-flexible-focused-enough-for-pharma-perishables\/","title":{"rendered":"Is global air cargo flexible & focused enough for pharma & perishables?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Air Cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, this panel discussuion brought together airlines, freight forwarders, and shippers to answer a complex question: what does it really take to move high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive cargo like pharmaceuticals and perishables by air? <\/p>\n

The discussion revealed that success in special cargo is not about one player, it\u2019s about the entire ecosystem working in sync. <\/p>\n

Airlines spoke about increasing focus on specialised products, infrastructure, and process control, especially around temperature-sensitive shipments. But they also made it clear that the biggest risks often lie outside the aircraft, on the ramp, during handling, and at transfer points. <\/p>\n

Freight forwarders highlighted the operational intensity of handling perishables and e-commerce, where speed, reliability, and coordination are critical. Shippers added a more nuanced perspective, explaining that not all cargo is the same\u2014different products require different temperature ranges, handling methods, and expertise, which the industry doesn\u2019t always fully understand. <\/p>\n

Cold chain challenges, infrastructure gaps, documentation complexities, and delays were openly discussed. At the same time, panellists emphasised the importance of smart partnerships, better planning, multi-airline strategies, and learning from global best practices to reduce risk and improve efficiency. <\/p>\n

The conversation also touched on how the nature of cargo is evolving, with smaller, high-value pharma shipments and more demanding logistics requirements reshaping the supply chain. <\/p>\n

The takeaway: moving special cargo is no longer just about capacity; it\u2019s about precision, coordination, and deep specialisation across every step of the journey. <\/p>\n

Julian Sutch, Head of Cool Chain Products, Emirates SkyCargo <\/p>\n

Richard Theknath, CMD, Jet Freight Logistics <\/p>\n

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO, Kay Bee Exports <\/p>\n

Arloph John Vieira, VP \u2013 Supply Chain, Bajaj Healthcare <\/p>\n

Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria, Director Cargo, Kenya Airways <\/p>\n

Moderator: Libin Chacko Kurian, Assistant Editor, The STAT Trade Times<\/p>\n

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