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Astral Pharma
GDP-compliant cold chain logistics.
Pharmaceutical cargo demands more than standard freight handling. Astral Pharma delivers a fully GDP-aligned, temperature-controlled logistics solution across Africa and the Middle East — with zero tolerance for excursions.
Cold Chain Integrity, Every Flight
Astral Pharma is our specialist product for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical cargo requiring temperature control from shipper to consignee. We handle vaccines, biologics, diagnostics, clinical trial materials and over-the-counter medications with rigorous process controls and continuous monitoring.
Our procedures are aligned with IATA CEIV Pharma standards and GDP guidelines. Handling staff at all pharma-active stations receive specialist training and recertification annually.
Temperature Ranges Supported
Controlled Cold
Vaccines, biologics, insulin
Controlled Room Temp
Oral medications, diagnostics
Deep Frozen
Plasma, cell therapies (on request)
What Pharma Includes
Continuous Monitoring
Temperature data loggers accompany every pharma shipment, with temperature records available to the consignee on delivery.
GDP Compliance
Our pharma handling procedures are aligned with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines for medicinal products.
Validated Packaging
Approved passive and active temperature-controlled ULDs and packaging validated for the applicable temperature range and route.
Priority Handling
Pharma shipments are given boarding priority and handled by GDP-trained staff at all stations on the Astral network.
Cold Storage Facilities
Dedicated temperature-controlled storage at JKIA and our Dubai hub for transit and connection dwell times.
Documentation Support
Full assistance with airway bills, certificates of analysis, import permits and regulatory documentation required for pharmaceutical imports.
Shipping pharmaceutical cargo?
Our specialist team will help design the right cold chain solution.