Good Reads #4: Product recalls

How pharma can save money and be friendlier to the planet

In the pharma industry, approximately 90% of all carbon emissions are generated in the manufacturing phase. The biggest positive impact on carbon emissions the secure cold chain can have is therefore to ensure that every single dose that is manufactured reaches the patient securely and on time.

Good Reads #5: New sulphur cap could be disruptive to ocean freight

Pharma cold chain logistics is very complex with many stakeholders involved. We all work hard to ensure that pharmaceuticals maintain optimal quality all the way to the patients. At Envirotainer we believe that the best way to reach our common goal is to improve collaboration and mutual understanding across the logistics chain, we call it our eco-system thinking. Here, we share articles with our network that we think could benefit us all.

Sea freight vs air freight?

Sea freight is often regarded as a less costly and more environmentally friendly choice than air freight. However, in reality the opposite might be just as true – sea freight can be unpredictable, expensive and dirty, evidenced by the new sulphur regulations coming into effect January 1st, 2020, reducing the limit on sulphur content in maritime fuel.