DB Schenker extends it service support to the Pharmaceutical industry

Today (Friday, March 4th 2011) DB Schenker was awarded the Life Sciences GDP Passport by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA). This marks another key step in supporting pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturers to expand trade, securely and efficiently, from Ireland. This follows the very recent award to DB Schenker of a Wholesale Licence by the Irish Medicines Board (Feb 2011) showing a real commitment to the Pharmaceutical sector in Ireland. John Whelan, CEO of Irish Exporters Association stated at the presentation of the IEA Life Sciences GDP Passport to DB Schenker; ‘’In Ireland we have gained tremendously from the globalisation of the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. However, the global supply chain from bulk manufacturing to sub supply and final packaging for safe patient use brings a wide range of challenges from the maintenance of appropriate transit conditions to final medicinal consumption. The more global and complex the distribution network, the more difficult it is to ensure that goods follow approved routes and are transported by approved and trained delivery drivers. For adequate monitoring of the supply chain it will be essential that transit records are properly maintained so quality is assured at every point along the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Ciaran Delmar, Commercial Director (Schenker Ireland Ltd.), John Whelan, CEO (Irish Exporters Association) and Richard Riddler, Quality Manager (Schenker Ireland Ltd.) at the recent award of both the GDP Passport and the Irish Medicines Board Wholesale Licence

Logistics and transport partners such as DB Schenker have been upgrading their systems to get pharmaceutical products and medical devices to the international markets safely, securely and efficiently .The recent IMB Wholesalers Licence awarded to DB Schenker further underlines this commitment of the whole team here to supporting the life sciences industry in Ireland.”

At the Press Conference to announce this most recent expansion of its GDP certification Richard Riddler, Quality Manager at DB Schenker, stated;

“In Ireland DB Schenker has significant facilities in Dublin, Shannon and Cork. Recently due to continued expansion we moved into a new and much larger facility in Cork. With over 139 highly trained professionals in Ireland we offer a full range of services including Air, Ocean, Land, and Logistic activities to our broad range of Customers. As well as the GDP Passport received today we have achieved AEO “F”, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, Irish Medicines Board Wholesale Licence and TAPA “A” for security. This demonstrates to our Customers that we are setting the pace within our industry to provide the best care possible for Pharmaceutical product.

With over 2000 Offices in 138 Countries, DB Schenker stands for performance, service and security - today and in the future. No matter how complex and comprehensive the logistical tasks might be, with its robust business model, DB Schenker is ready to meet the increase in freight flows and the demands of its customers in increasingly integrated international markets. We provide integrated services from a single source: seamless transportation chains using all modes of transportation – be it Air, land, Ocean or freight train.”

Logistics companies who want to find out more about the Life Sciences Ireland GDP Passport should contact Life Sciences Ireland at the Irish Exporters Association in Dublin. Full details are available at www.irishxporters.ie or e-mail lifesciences@irishexporters.org

For Further information, please contact either;
John Whelan
Chief executive
Irish Exporters Association
jfwhelan@irishexporters.ie

Or

Richard Riddler
Schenker (Ireland) Ltd.
Quality Manager
Smithstown, Business Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

richie.riddler@dbschenker.com
Phone: +353 (0) 61 709822, Fax: +353 (0) 61 362710
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 3897033
http://www.schenker.ie