Athens International Airport (AIA) has joined healthcare logistics platform Pharma.Aero as its newest member.

Trevor Caswell, chair of Pharma.Aero, said: “By integrating Athens International Airport into our collaborative network, Pharma.Aero not only acknowledges the airport’s regional importance but also strengthens its footprint in the Mediterranean region.”

Pharma.Aero serves as a collaborative platform bringing together life sciences and MedTech manufacturers, pharma-certified cargo communities, including airports, airlines and other logistics providers to drive positive change by addressing current challenges and future trends in the transportation of healthcare products.

AIA received its IATA CEIV Pharma certification in 2023, is the largest international airport in Greece, and the largest and busiest airport in the Balkans region.

Since 2016, AIA has been the first carbon-neutral airport in Greece and, as of 2019, through its ‘Route 2025’ initative, it has announced its official commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025 – 25 years ahead of the target of 2050 set by ACI Europe.

It is also the first European airport to launch multi-modal flows in the form of a combination of maritime, road, and air traffic.

Caswell added: “We are thrilled to collaborate and leverage our industry expertise to drive innovative projects that yield substantial value for our industry and enhance access to healthcare for people worldwide.”

The Cargo Development unit at Athens International Airport (AIA) oversees all freight and mail handling activities, acting as the coordinator and facilitator of the airport’s cargo community and spearheading new developments.

Lina Palli, IATA CEIV Pharma coordinator for the Athens Cargo Community, said: “By joining Pharma.Aero we will not only join an international network of experts and gain valuable knowledge that we can transfer to our local partners, but we will also support Pharma.Aero’s important mission of promoting a seamless pharmaceutical supply chain.”

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