Definition: Pharmaceutical goods are consignments in the form of medicines and medical devices. Because of its’ sensitive condition, pharmaceutical goods require extra handling such as optimal temperature control. With that being said, air cargo is the right solution to meet the needs of pharmaceutical companies to ship their products.

Garuda Indonesia Cargo has various supporting facilities to handle pharmaceutical shipments even in long flight duration such as AC rooms, Cool rooms, Cold rooms, and specialized containers with temperature control.

Document: Air Waybill & Medical Transport Permit.

Flow:

• The shipper books via website/ Cargo Service Center (CSC).
• The shipper comes to Regulated Agent (RA) with the cargo and along with the documents prepared (Air Waybill & Medical Transport Permit),
• Regulated Agent (RA) checks the data and supervises if there are forbidden goods inside (narcotics & drugs).
• The staff issues the checklist: Pharmaceutical Acceptance Checklist.
• If the checklist doesn't comply with the cargo's conditions, the staff must reject & return the cargo so the shipper can complete or update it.
• Cargo will be taken to the warehouse & placed in storage on request (AC Room/Cool Room/Cold Room).
• When the time of departure approaches, the cargo will be carried using a Baggage Cart, then it is ready to be loaded onto the plane according to the regulations.
• When the cargo reaches the destination, the cargo will be unloaded from the plane.
• Cargo will be transported to the warehouse using a Baggage Cart & placed in storage on request (AC Room/Cool Room/Cold Room).
• The cargo is ready to be picked up by the consignee. Pharmaceutical goods are consignments in the form of medicines and medical devices. Because of its’ sensitive condition, pharmaceutical goods require extra handling such as optimal temperature control. With that being said, air cargo is the right solution to meet the needs of pharmaceutical companies to ship their products.