The hidden challenges of pharmaceutical shipments

Published: 30-May-2025

Owing to the highly sensitive nature of pharmaceutical products, their safe and efficient transportation is crucial and can be logistically challenging, reports Joe Porazzo, Director of Product Line Management, Industrial IoT, at Airgain

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Medicines often have stringent storage requirements that, when not followed correctly, can damage product efficacy and quickly render entire consignments unsaleable; the financial impact of these compromised shipments is significant.

Global reports suggest that the biopharma industry may be losing up to $35 billion annually as a result of failures in temperature-controlled logistics.1

For the enhanced visibility of precious cargo, pharmaceutical logistics leaders working in the cold chain are increasingly turning to AI-enabled asset tracking technologies.

These compact electronic devices can be attached to individual shipments to provide around-the-clock information on shipment location, thereby playing a vital role by ensuring that medicines are delivered on time and in good condition.

So, what does it take to ensure shipments remain secure and compliant throughout their journey? 

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