DHL Global Forwarding’s Healthcare Facility
DHL Global Forwarding is hosting an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of their state-of-the-art Air Freight Facility for a select group of FlyPharma attendees.
This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of Life Science & Healthcare Air Freight Operations, showcasing how they expertly manage temperature-sensitive shipments across a range of controlled environments. Gain firsthand insight into both active and passive temperature-controlled packaging solutions and the technology that powers their 24/7 operations.
What you’ll experience:
- Walkthrough of their temperature-controlled zones (2–8°C and 15–25°C)
- Demonstration of e-container recharging infrastructure
- Insights into ULD handling, re-icing capabilities, and specialized packaging
- Introduction to certified processes and monitoring systems supporting pharma-grade logistics
By personal invitation from DHL Global Forwarding, you could explore the complexity and care behind pharma logistics at one of Europe’s most advanced freight facilities.
The DHL Global Forwarding Site Tour will commence on 8 October at 16:00.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol invite delegates to behind-the-scenes tours of their state-of-the-art facilities. This session will provide invaluable insights into the latest innovations, operational excellence, and best practices in pharmaceutical logistics and air cargo handling.
Topa Institute
Topa Thermal invites FlyPharma delegates to a guided tour of the Topa Institute. This ISTA-certified centre specialises in testing and innovating pharmaceutical packaging, with a focus on mechanical and thermal qualification. The tour will include live demonstrations of transport simulation, climate chamber testing, and sustainability-driven cold chain design.
Located in Voorhout, near Amsterdam, Topa Institute is a leading European test and knowledge centre for packaging, with over 40 years of expertise in transport simulation, pallet stability, and temperature-sensitive solutions. As part of Topa Group, they combine advanced thermal and mechanical testing with sustainability-driven design to support safe, compliant and future-ready cold chain logistics.
What You’ll See on the Tour
- Mechanical Qualification Zone
See vibration and drop testing simulate transport
stress, verifying packaging durability and compliance. - Thermal Qualification Zone
Experience climate chamber testing and insulated
packaging qualification for global cold chain integrity. - Mechanical Testing+
Explore specialised tests like low-pressure and syringe
stopper testing for high-risk pharma. - Innovation Corner
Discover lightweight CO₂-reducing designs and nextgen sustainable materials.
Plus:
• Live Testing Demos
• Real-World Success Stories
• EcoVadis-Certified Sustainability Solutions
• Meet the experts shaping safe pharma transport
By personal invitation from Topa Thermal, you could visit the Topa Institute – where science meets reliability for next-generation pharma packaging.
The Topa Thermal Site Tour will commence on 9 October at 10:40am.
JAS Worldwide’s Healthcare Facility
JAS Worldwide will be hosting an exclusive tour of their state-of-the-art Pharma Warehouse in Aalsmeer, NL, just minutes from Schiphol Airport, for a select group of FlyPharma attendees.
What to Expect:
- Guided walk-through of their temperature-controlled zones (2–8°C / 15–25°C / -20°C).
- Live supplier packaging presentation.
- Overview of certified pharma-grade processes & real-time monitoring system.
- Unique 3D scanning and dog sniffing demonstration.
- Insight into active & passive temperature-controlled solutions.
By personal invitation from JAS Worldwide, you could go behind the scenes and experience how JAS Worldwide manages the complexity and care required for pharmaceutical products.
KITE Pharma Hoofddorp – Exclusive Visit
Kite Pharma welcomes a select group of FlyPharma delegates for a site visit at our T-Cell Factory facility in Hoofddorp, close to Schiphol Airport.
What to expect:
- A little bit of background about Kite Pharma
- Serving patients from a state-of-the-art facility in NL
- Understanding of CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Cell & Gene Logistics, the Champions League of Pharma Logistics
- Kite’s Logistics challenges