IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has added Cape Town as an approved station to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.

IAG Cargo has over 100 approved stations across six continents, with Cape Town now being its fifth in Africa.

It follows the successful opening of the Cincinnati station in September.

South Africa, a critical market for pharmaceutical products to meet the healthcare needs of its population, relies on imports.

The newly established station will handle a wide array of pharmaceuticals, from vaccines to medicinal components supporting local production, and will offer customers a seamless transfer of time and temperature-sensitive products between Cape Town, London Heathrow, and beyond, leveraging the wider Constant Climate network.

Jordan Kohlbeck, head of pharmaceutical at IAG Cargo, said: “Adding Cape Town to our Constant Climate is an exciting moment as it strengthens our cold chain offering, and shows our commitment to serving the pharmaceutical, bioscience and healthcare industries.

“For many customers this will support the increasing demand for transporting pharmaceuticals globally, specifically to the African market.”

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