IAG Cargo has expanded its pharma network with the addition of a Constant Climate station in Kuala Lumpur in response to growing demand for reliable cold chain solutions.
The new Kuala Lumpur facility is equipped to handle both active and passive temperature-controlled shipments and is certified to GDP levels.
In total, IAG now offers 100 Constant Climate-approved stations, with 13 stations in the Asia Pacific region.
Explaining the addition of the new station, Jordan Kohlbeck, head of pharmaceutical at IAG Cargo, said the new station would enhance the cargo company’s presence in Southeast Asia and respond to growing demand for specialist handling.
“This expansion reflects the growing demand for reliable cold chain solutions, driven by ongoing innovation in life sciences and the increasing need for fast, temperature-controlled transport of biologics, cell and gene therapies, and personalised medicines – all of which rely on the speed and precision that air cargo uniquely provides,” he said.
The new Kuala Lumpur station is served by a daily flight from Heathrow.
“The daily Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow schedule has been optimised to enhance service quality and reliability. An early morning arrival into London Heathrow enables same-day connections to a number of key Constant Climate stations across the IAG Cargo network – helping ensure faster, more secure delivery of pharmaceutical shipments worldwide,” added Kohlbeck.
The launch of the new station also follows the launch of the Global Cargo Joint Business between IAG Cargo, Kuala Lumpur-based MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo.
IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate service carries pharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, biotech products, and diagnostic samples, along with other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical materials.
