Virginia Logistics awarded Good distribution Practice (GDP) certificate by IEA Life Sciences Ireland

On the 29th November 2010, international logistics provider Virginia International Logistics was presented with the prestidigious certificate in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) by the Irish Exporters Association chief executive John Whelan, at a ceremony in the company’s premises in county Cavan.

The award of the GDP Passport which recognizes excellence in the provision of logistics and supply chain management services for the Life Sciences sector was presented to Michael Mc Bride general manager of Virginia International Logistics, and Ken Charman, GDP Passport manager, by John Whelan chief executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), at a ceremony in the company’s premises in Cavan.

Virginia International Logistics demonstrated to the IEA Life Sciences industry panel that the company had met all the training requirements, and equipment standards to meeting the supply chain needs of the Life Sciences manufacturing sector.

On receiving the GDP Passport, Michael Mc Bride, General Manager Virginia International Logistics said, “This award is a real tribute to the Virginia Logistics team and a welcome recognition for all the hard work carried out over the past year. We are in challenging economic times, and Ireland’s growing export sector is of key importance, and Virginia Logistics understands that delivering high quality, temperature control competitive supply chain solutions to the Life sciences sector is a key element in Ireland’s recovery. We are confident that with our qualified driver and office support team, and our continued investment in state of the art transport and tracking equipment we can assist the continued expansion of the pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturers in Ireland in their endeavors to meet the highest standards of delivery internationally.’’