Freight forwarder DSV is expanding its end-to-end pharma service Air ThermoDirect to include flights between Luxembourg and Shanghai Pudong.
The pharma service is offered on multiple departures on dedicated freighter aircraft, with DSV controlling the scheduling, routing, and cargo handling to ensure greater reliability.
The new connection will utilise Eastern Air Logistics’ (EAL) specialised ground handling facilities in Shanghai and is further strengthened by ground handling agent partner China Eastern Logistics Cold Chain, which will provide “dedicated cold chain expertise and infrastructure”.
The company also plans to add a link between Indianapolis International Airport and Shanghai in the future.
Kenneth Kallström, executive vice president, global enterprise vertical head, healthcare, said: “This is not just an expansion of our temperature-controlled network. It is a strategic gateway to Greater China and the broader Asian market.
“DSV is helping customers improve supply chain efficiency, reduce operating costs, and ensure the integrity of critical healthcare products across one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.
“Through our sustainable reusable thermal packaging programme, we are reducing packaging waste and improving the environmental performance of cold chain logistics.”
The forwarder said that Shanghai Pudong serves as a key hub for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo and plays a central role in connecting international manufacturers with the Asian healthcare market.
“By expanding its presence at PVG, DSV strengthens its ability to support both inbound and outbound pharmaceutical flows with consistent, high-quality handling,” DSV explained.
The additional lane is the second expansion of the Air ThermoDirect service this year after the forwarder launched a new Luxembourg (LUX) to Indianapolis International (IND) pharma air route in June.
Indianapolis is one of the US’ fastest-growing life sciences and healthcare logistics hubs.
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