Conshohocken, Pa.-based World Courier, a part of Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), announced Tuesday it will open three transport stations to expand its presence and grow its capacity to deliver specialized logistics support.
The transport stations in Denver, Indianapolis and San Diego will expand World Courier’s capacity to store, handle and transport complex specialty pharmaceutical products, the company said. As the specialty pharmaceutical market grows, the expansion will allow the company, meet changing demands, including cryogenic storage. The facility in Indianapolis will be equipped with liquid nitrogen (LN2) tanks and charging stations to bolster the company’s LN2 network.
“As more complex and sensitive pharmaceutical products enter clinical development, the demand for highly specialized logistics continues to increase,” Matt Virgilio, regional vice president of North America for World Courier, said. “By expanding our network and capabilities, we are well-positioned to support our partners’ evolving needs and deliver the solutions required to protect products throughout transport whether it’s a commercially approved cell and gene therapy product or a vaccine in clinical development.”
World Courier recently launched a container freight station at its New Hyde Park facility in New York. The new solution enables the company to store shipments in its facility while awaiting customs clearance. Previously, they would have had to remain with the airline. The increased storage control will mean the company can deliver enhanced temperature control management, including real-time temperature and humidity monitoring, and expedited shipping processes.
“As our partners develop and bring to market innovative new products, such as cell and gene therapies, they trust us to deliver the solutions needed to ensure their therapies can reach the patients who need them — no matter where they are,” Nick Porter, president of World Courier, said. “These continued investments enable us to evolve alongside our partners and deliver the specialty logistics solutions needed to support the unique requirements of the products being developed today.”