Insights by Pharma.Aero

In this episode, Frank Van Gelder (Pharma. Aero) speaks with Hunter Ferrell, CEO of Aspen Telematix, to examine how IoT and artificial intelligence are reshaping pharmaceutical logistics. The discussion explores the industry’s transition from fragmented, delayed data towards real-time intelligence and predictive analytics. While IoT adoption is accelerating, many supply chains still rely on manual...

This episode explores one of the most pressing and overlooked challenges in global health logistics: the fact that only 2% of the world’s air cargo capacity serves Sub-Saharan Africa , a region home to 1.6 billion people. Pharma. Aero Secretary General Frank Van Gelder sits down with Glyn Hughes , Director General of TIACA , The International Air Cargo Association, and discusses how the lack of ca...

In this episode of Insights by Pharma. Aero , we ask a crucial question: what have we really learned from the pandemic — and how ready are we for the next crisis? Host Frank Van Gelder sits down with two leading voices from healthcare and science: Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme , Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Antwerp Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi , Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care a...

Geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies are reshaping pharmaceutical supply chains. This episode explores how tariffs, de-globalization, and shifting sourcing strategies are driving up logistics costs. Gain sharp insights into the hidden pressures shaping the future of pharma trade flows. 

Focused on an ambitious, ground-breaking initiative, PTL Gateway, this episode dives deep into the operational testing of transatlantic supply chains for precision therapies, specifically on the Antwerp–Dallas Fort Worth route. Explore the real-world logistics of precision therapy shipments with guest Freek De Witte , Director of Air Cargo Belgium, and host Frank Van Gelder , Secretary General of...

Sustainable Packaging in Life Science & MedTech Air Cargo Frank Van Gelder , Secretary General of Pharma. Aero , and his guests dive into a critical challenge: reducing the environmental impact of tertiary packaging in air cargo. How can the industry move towards more sustainable, reusable, and recyclable packaging solutions without compromising safety and efficiency? Joining the discussion ar...

In this episode of the Pharma. Aero Insights podcast, we explore the unique and evolving logistics landscape for precision therapies, focusing on cell, gene, and radioligand treatments. Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests Jade Verrept , POM Antwerp (Development Agency of the Antwerp Province) - Cluster Manager of the University of Antwerp Science Park, Point of Contact for the Incubator Darwin, a...

In this Pharma. Aero podcast episode, industry experts discuss tackling data, physical, and cybersecurity in pharma shipping.   Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests Tanguy Bullier, Health Safety Security Environment Director for EMEA at WFS Nicola Caristo, Senior Quality Manager at SkyCell, also project expert - Pharma. Aero Security Standards Project to learn more about the rising need for cybers...

Japan, a global leader in cutting-edge innovation, plays a significant role in the pharmaceutical market, with its pharmaceutical export industry set to exceed 54 billion US dollars by 2031. The podcast explores the role of international carriers like ANA and 3PL players such as Nippon Express in the Japanese life science market. Join Frank Van Gelder (Secretary General of Pharma. Aero) and his gu...

From regulatory compliance to collaborative platforms like Pharma. Aero, explore how industry experts are navigating the complexities of ATMP logistics and paving the way for a more efficient and effective healthcare delivery system.  Join Frank Van Gelder and his guest, Olivier Mary, Chief Commercial and Supply Project Director of Euromed Pharma, shedding light on the crucial role of precision lo...

Tune in for a thought-provoking episode filled with insights on leveraging real-time data and AI to optimize inventory management, streamline logistics, and enhance supply chain resilience. Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests ▪️ Mark van Os de Man, Global Air Freight Product Director Healthcare at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics ▪️ Richard Peck, Global Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs a...

Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests ▪️ Jaisey Yip , Vice President Cargo Business Division at Changi Airport Group ▪️ Walter Soriano , Senior Manager of Sustainability and Market Intelligence for Global Logistics and Network Services at Pfizer "Sustainability is becoming a key element for enhancing our relationships with service providers. We are aiming to achieve our sustainability objectiv...

The drive for everything happening in the life science and MedTech industries is determined by humanity and its increasing need for healthcare. The customer, or in other words, the patient’s illness will steer the innovations and the related supply chain model and logistics. What are the three major trends influencing healthcare and its innovations in the foreseeable future? Tune in for a thought-...

Exploring the multifaceted approach to sustainability within the pharmaceutical industry and discovering how diverse stakeholders can collaborate to address its most critical aspects  Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests offering first-hand accounts of their efforts to drive sustainability forward: Janet Wallace, Managing Director Cargo Operations & Transformation, Air Canada Kristof De Smedt,...

Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests in exploring regional and global challenges of healthcare logistics, spotlighting the unique challenges faced by two distinct markets – India and Brazil. Hugo Repolho - Head of Commercial and Strategy Air Cargo at Guarulhos Airport in Brazil Tushar Jani - Group Chairman of Cargo Service Centre India  Glyn Hughes - Director General, TIACA Regional Growth Challen...

Four university professors are discussing the crucial collaboration between academia and the industry in life science supply chain logistics in a highly interactive podcast moderated by Frank Van Gelder. Guests: - Koen Vandenbempt, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Antwerp - Lynette Cheah, Associate Professor, Engineering Systems and Design, Singapore University of Techn...

Join Frank Van Gelder and his guests as they explore the arrival of the new generation of digital technologies in life science logistics, with the very valuable insights of pharmaceutical manufacturers. Guests: -        Veerle Vermeiren, Director, Production Planning Puurs, Pfizer -        Ruud van der Geer, Associate Director, Supply Chain Management, Global Delivery Strategy Team, MSD -        L...

Navigating challenges in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape - from adapting to new therapies to addressing sustainability, the dialogue explores the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and responsiveness in the industry. Guests: Diego Loaiza, Director - Global DIMS Applications, Cold Jet Mohamed Nouh, Business Development Director SECURE, SkyCell Laetitia Chery, Europe Middle East...

How is the logistics sector responding to the development of new types of therapies and different innovations that are challenging the industry?  Join us to learn how various stakeholders, from airports to airlines and freight forwarders, guarantee the fast implementation of new approaches and ensure that the airfreight industry can fit the bigger picture of a logistics multi-modal ecosystem. Gues...

In this episode, we dive deep into the arrival of the new generation of digital technologies in life science logistics. Join host Frank van Gelder as he brings together experts from pharmaceutical manufacturing:  🎙️ Cesar Gil Martinez - Procurement Regional Manager, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, Transportation and Warehousing at Bayer 🎙️ Roland Yap - Asia-Pacific Head of Policy Partnerships and H...

Learn more about the Pharma Logistics Masterclass taking place from 29 September to 3 October in Dallas Fort Worth, TX, US - Where Business Meets Academics Guests: Trevor Caswell - Chairman of Pharma. Aero, Prof. Dr Roel Gevaers - University of Antwerp, Milton De La Paz - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, co-organizer of the 2024 Pharma Logistics Masterclass Moderator: Frank Van Gelder, Sec...

Unveiling the path to pharma sustainability through the lens of the pharmaceutical manufacturer MSD Ruud van der Geer, Associate Director of Supply Chain Management at MSD, provides a comprehensive exploration of sustainability in pharmaceutical distribution and logistics.  The interview sheds light on a range of strategies for optimizing freight, reducing emissions, and embracing more sustainable...

A thought-provoking conversation about environmental sustainability along the healthcare supply chain with    - Damien de Chillaz, CEO and Co-founder KatalX  - Fabrice Panza, Manager Cool Chain Solutions Etihad Cargo - Andy Faes, Regional Manager Healthcare Vertical Europe Expeditors  Find out more about Pharma. Aero, our leading global collaborative platform's members and projects on www.pha...

Pharma. Aero’s collaborative podcast explores the complexity of the life sciences and med tech supply chain, with the valuable contribution of Pharma. Aero global community of members and partners, representing the end-to-end healthcare supply chain. Episode 2 Guests: - Jacques Le Comte, Business Development Manager - Topa Thermal - Samuel Speltdoorn, Business & Network Development Manager Car...

Pharma. Aero's first episode of the podcast series about Environmental Sustainability delving into the concept of environmental sustainability and its significance for different stakeholders within the healthcare supply chain. What are the sustainability objectives and practices in each segment? What are the costs involved in achieving them? And perhaps most importantly, do we have a choice i...