The MHRA ensures that the supply chain for medicines, medical devices and blood components is safe and secure.

Yusen Logistics continue to develop and improve their service to the global pharmaceutical industry through their network of GDP compliant locations that include Soekarno, Hatta International Airport, Juanda International Airport, Indonesia and for Ocean Freight Forwarding to and from Tanjung Perak Port.

YLUK recently received the MHRA award for their warehouse site at Heathrow Airport, where they installed a 15-25˚C, Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility which supports YLUK’s Healthcare customers’ requirements whilst goods are in transit.

The CRT facility is capable of holding 60 pallets, further supported by two 20ft refrigerated containers, one of which operates at 2-8˚C, all monitored 24/7, 365 days. 

Yusen Logistics also has CEIV Pharma certification at Narita International Airport in Japan and Kansai International Airport and the prestigious IATA-CEIV Pharma certification at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, supporting their aim of delivering a high-quality pharmaceutical logistics service, and globally expanding its supply chain and logistics services that cater to customer needs.

Paul Simmonds, Head of AFF, Yusen Logistics said:

“Our colleagues at the Heathrow site receive continuous training delivered through a combination of classroom and online training modules, developed by Yusen and our Internal Healthcare Audit team, who also ensure processes and procedures are continuously maintained”. 

For information visit Yusen Logistics' website, email or telephone: +44(0) 1604 748500