SFS Pharma Logistics Relies on BlueBox Tracking Platform

The tracking platform for air freight from BlueBox Systems offers a solution: integrated in no time, it provides a real-time overview of all necessary logistics data for air freight. From now on, the pharmaceutical logistics provider SFS Pharma Logistics also relies on the solution from BlueBox Systems.

(Bonn/Singapore) The pharmaceutical industry transports goods worth more than one trillion dollars every year. Air freight plays a key role in this, as it enables transport over long distances in the shortest possible time. A stable and functioning supply chain is essential for sensitive and regulated products. Comprehensive visibility becomes a crucial factor. However, air freight often lacks transparency for a seamless supply chain.

The pharmaceutical industry is subject to strict requirements: many pharmaceutical or biotechnological products depend on a specific cold chain. For very sensitive products, environmental conditions such as humidity, light, oxygen, shocks, pressure, vibrations, and X-rays must be considered and controlled during transport by truck, rail, ship, or air freight. These quality risks during transport must be minimized as much as possible. The implementation of modern technologies is therefore crucial for a robust supply chain. Access to data that makes everything visible and its analysis provide the necessary insights to optimize supply chains.

Meeting Demanding Requirements

The air freight tracking solution from BlueBox Systems ensures that the demanding requirements of the pharmaceutical industry are met. “Our solution combines state-of-the-art technologies and advanced data analytics to provide a comprehensive overview of the condition and location of pharmaceutical shipments at all times,” says Martin Schulze, CEO of BlueBox Systems. “With the help of our data, pharmaceutical logistics providers can, for example, track the temperature and condition of transports, thus avoiding costly damages or delays. Additionally, they can proactively intervene in the shipping process through analysis of shipping data to deliver products faster and prevent delays. Furthermore, shared data usage along the supply chain fosters greater trust among all parties involved.”

The courier company SFS Pharma Logistics, which specializes in the transport of temperature-controlled goods, is also now relying on BlueBox Systems. With its own branches throughout the Asia-Pacific region, SFS Pharma Logistics, headquartered in Singapore, is a market leader in Asia. “We rely on a comprehensive use of technology for the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments to ensure seamless monitoring and transparency. By integrating the data from BlueBox Systems into our systems, we now offer our customers even better visibility regarding their shipments,” says Guan Zhengyi, Regional Business Process Manager at SFS Pharma Logistics.

Cost-Effective Alternative

In addition, specialized data trackers for pharmaceutical shipments can be integrated into the BlueBox platform BlueBoxAir. This allows data such as temperature, humidity, light, and information on shocks to be combined with the real-time data from carriers, enabling seamless tracking of sensitive cargo. This quickly shows exactly where, for example, there has been an increased temperature or a strong shock. These data are particularly valuable for optimizing supply chains and selecting the best freight airline. Especially the cost-effective semi-active trackers, when combined with the real-time tracking platform BlueBoxAir, become an equivalent and more cost-effective alternative compared to active, expensive tracking systems.

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