Would you ever guess that vaccines, bulk drugs,
liquid syrups, insulin, and bio-technological products are some of the
many goods eagerly awaiting the arrival of Emirates’ inaugural flight
EK 538 from Dubai to Ahmedabad – the capital city of the Indian state
of Gujarat?
Emirates six-flights-a-week service to Ahmedabad, effective 29th
October, heralds the introduction of Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain
Solutions to the state’s pharmaceutical industry.
From Ahmedabad, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the Dubai-based
airline will offer over 110 tonnes of capacity per week per direction,
together with its specially-designed temperature-controlled air cargo
containers that maintain stable interior temperatures throughout the
journey. Featuring active temperature control systems that range from
-20C to +20C, Emirates SkyCargo’s containers keep product temperature
stable despite fluctuations in ambient temperatures.
Home to over 3000 pharmaceutical industrial units, and investing
over $1.6b in the industry, Gujarat contributes 28 percent to the
production and export basket of India’s drug sector.
As a result of a global network spanning 94 gateways in 60
countries and a seamless transportation chain using the latest
technologies in air cargo containers, life-saving medicines from
Ahmedabad will make their way to pharmacies in the Middle East, Europe,
United States of America, Far East, and Africa.
During this long journey, the cool chain has to be maintained. To
ensure this, the award-winning cargo division will use a combination of
temperature-controlled containers, Cool Dollies and warehouses at its
Dubai hub so that the cargo arrives in the same condition it took off.
Peter Sedgley, Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo Commercial
Operations said: ‘As global focus on medical services increases, it
becomes crucial that innovative life saving drugs reach needy patients
in time and in perfect condition. Our Cool Chain Solutions counter
hostile temperatures to preserve the efficiency of medicines.
Temperature-controlled containers can also be used to transport fruits
and vegetables from Ahmedabad to local supermarkets around the world
and throughout the year.’
Furthermore, Gujarat is the largest supplier of denim in Asia, a
benefit it has reaped after setting up apparel parks in Surat and
Ahmedabad, and textile parks in Palsana, Udhna, Navapura, Mangrol, and
Kheda. Supported by a growing international network and having invested
in the latest information technology, finest ground handling equipment,
most advanced aircraft, and highly-qualified staff, Emirates SkyCargo
can promise an efficient service that takes the state’s textiles
products to new global markets.
Emirates SkyCargo will also move intricate, ethnic and contemporary
gold ornaments from Ahmedabad to jewellery buyers in North America,
South Africa, and the world-famous Gold Souq in Dubai.
Gujarat State Export Corporation Ltd. estimates that Ahmedabad
presently utilises a cargo capacity of 1,100 tonnes to support its
exports.
Source by ameinfo.com
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