Reagent Shipment: How we Coordinate from Hong Kong to Bolivia

Mastering Cold Chain Logistics for Critical Pharmaceutical Shipments

Many reagents, especially biological ones (e.g., proteins, antibodies), are fragile and can degrade if not kept at specific temperatures—think -20°C or even -80°C. Some of them are even classified as dangerous goods. They can be flammable or toxic. International regulations like ADR (road), IATA (air), and IMDG (sea) dictate strict labeling, documentation, and carrier requirements.

They often have to face another enemy besides the temperature: time itself. With short shelf lives and are required on short notice (e.g., for clinical trials), reagents require expedited handling that doesn't compromise safety or compliance.Our recent shipment from Hong Kong to Bolivia exactly underpins that. To streamline the whole process, we purposely made a stopover in Madrid, Spain, for import customs clearance, dry ice refilling, and export to Bolivia.

A special thanks to the Airport Authority Hong Kong for doing us such a "favor", that’s where all these behind-the-scenes shots came from. Cathay Cargo Terminal features world-class, cutting-edge facilities for cold-chain logistics. And our recent shipment wouldn’t have been as efficient and seamless without that.

This level of confidence in complex coordination doesn't happen by chance. It takes years of building relationships with customs officials, expanding our partnerships with specialized carriers across borders, and smartly finding solutions for difficult-to-reach destinations, all while maintaining a strong and robust pharmaceutical supply chain.We've mastered cold-chain logistics through years of experience so you don't have to learn them the hard way.

Drop us a message about your next pharmaceutical shipment.

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