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K+N expands PharmaChain network offering cold chain logistics in San Juan
SWISS forwarding giant Kuehne + Nagel has expanded its KN PharmaChain logistics network with temperature-controlled warehousing space into its San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company announced.
"With the new facility, we expand our KN PharmaChain footprint to now over 150 global fully GXP compliant stations," said K+N North American CEO Bob Mihok.
"Broadening the scope of our San Juan operation confirms Kuehne + Nagel's commitment to exceeding the logistics needs of our global healthcare customers, many who have operations in Puerto Rico," he said.
The Kuehne + Nagel's San Juan facility offers cold storage from two to eight degree Celsius, dry ice and gel pack capabilities to cool down temperature-controlled shipments in transit, GDP/GXP best storage and distribution practices, 24/7 proactive monitoring with sensors to monitor temperature, voltage and GPS position as well as web-based shipment and temperature visibility via KN Login.
Additional facility features include accreditation as Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP), gated entrance accessed by authorised personnel with badge permits only, 24 unit load device (ULD) charge stations, and an electric generator dedicated for the cool zone area.
Kuehne + Nagel has been in Puerto Rico since 1999 and its operation is just one mile from SJU - Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, a government agency, describes Puerto Rico as "one of the most important biopharmaceutical manufacturing centres in the world, with more than 50 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and 30-plus years of experience in sterilepharmaceutical manufacturing.
K+N has 69,000 employees at 1,200 locations in 100 countries. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses.
"With the new facility, we expand our KN PharmaChain footprint to now over 150 global fully GXP compliant stations," said K+N North American CEO Bob Mihok.
"Broadening the scope of our San Juan operation confirms Kuehne + Nagel's commitment to exceeding the logistics needs of our global healthcare customers, many who have operations in Puerto Rico," he said.
The Kuehne + Nagel's San Juan facility offers cold storage from two to eight degree Celsius, dry ice and gel pack capabilities to cool down temperature-controlled shipments in transit, GDP/GXP best storage and distribution practices, 24/7 proactive monitoring with sensors to monitor temperature, voltage and GPS position as well as web-based shipment and temperature visibility via KN Login.
Additional facility features include accreditation as Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP), gated entrance accessed by authorised personnel with badge permits only, 24 unit load device (ULD) charge stations, and an electric generator dedicated for the cool zone area.
Kuehne + Nagel has been in Puerto Rico since 1999 and its operation is just one mile from SJU - Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.
The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, a government agency, describes Puerto Rico as "one of the most important biopharmaceutical manufacturing centres in the world, with more than 50 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and 30-plus years of experience in sterilepharmaceutical manufacturing.
K+N has 69,000 employees at 1,200 locations in 100 countries. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses.
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