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NAFL REVIEW Cover Story Global Commitment As the world's cargo airline with the widest reach, Chaouk said Emirates SkyPharma would help more people get access to medications that they need. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President for Cargo, said “pharmaceuticals are one of the most important products we transport because of the impact on people's lives and communities across the world.” “As a leader in the global air cargo industry, we decided that it was not only important for us to build state-of-the-art cool chain facilities for the transport of pharma products but to also go the extra mile and ensure the compliance of our operations against the highest international standards,” said Sultan. “Our customers can continue to rest easy knowing that shipping their high-value and temperature-sensitive goods with Emirates SkyCargo is a safe and efficient choice for their business and customers,” he added. Pharmaceutical products only account for 6 per cent of products shipped via Emirates SkyCargo right now but Sultan is optimistic for growth in the coming months or years. In 2015-2016 financial year, the cargo company saw a 6 percent growth in its airfreight volume to 2.5 million tons. Its route covers 150 cities in 82 countries, including 27 in Africa, 18 in South Asia, 16 in the Middle East, 24 in the Far East, 7 in Australiasia, 41 in Europe and 20 in North and South America. Aging and Diseases The global health care spending dipped in 2015 with pricing pressures in the US and unstable economic conditions in Brazil, Russia and China affecting the industry. But the general long-term outlook in the pharmaceutical industry remains rosy, based on the analysis of the US financial research and auditing firm Deloitte &Touche. Aging populations, the rise of chronic diseases and the advent of innovative and frequently expensive treatments like cancer w o u l d d r i v e t h e g r o w t h i n t h e pharmaceutical sector. “Although economic woes are stunting pharma sales growth in certain regions, long-term prospects outweigh near-term challenges. During 2015-2019, both global health spending and pharma sales are expected to see positive growth, driven by population aging and expansion and the rollout of improved health insurance and services, particularly in developing markets,” Deloitte &Touche said in its report. Increased life expectancy in developed countries as well as the prevalence of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes would also require more pharmaceutical products. With developing countries like India capable of manufacturing drugs at global standard, more people in remote villages in need of basic health care are also being reached. About 30 percent of vaccines shipped to the US are now manufactured in India, cutting production cost significantly but still requires quality shipment process to keep them in their best state. Analysts said the availability of cheaper medicines means more people can be reached and more quality air cargo shipments would be needed on a global scale. Sep-Oct 2016 / 10
News & Updates FIATA recertifies NAFL to offer internationally-recognized courses NAFL REVIEW The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) has revalidated the National Association of Freight & Logistics-UAE training programs which meant its diplomas and certificates will continue to be internationally recognized. NAFL, the first freight and logistics national association in the region, got its revalidation during the recently held FIATA Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Nadia Abdul Azziz, president of NAFL, says the FIATA revalidation, which occurs every four years, is a very important component of the courses offered at the NAFL Training Institute located along Sheikh Zayed Road, because it meant that participants can use it to their advantage anywhere in the world. Abdul Azziz traveled to Dublin along with three other NAFL officials: Vice President Ahmad Razeq, Executive Board Member Ibrahim Abu Zayed and Secretary General Sudesh Chaturvedi. Chaturvedi said FIATA reviewed the contents of NAFL courses and we're convinced that it's at par with the global standards. “The revalidation will allow us to continue offering four different modules, from the basics to the supply-chain. Our instructors are practicing industry professionals,” he said. “The idea is basically to help member companies bring up the quality of their staff. And two, to help beginners learn from the experts.” These courses are also recognized by the U A E ' s K n o w l e d g e a n d H u m a n Development Authority or KHDA. Abdul Azziz said freight and logistics offer job security for those who want to establish a career in the industry and their office stands ready to help those who need training in the process. “The FIATA revalidation means our courses are internationally recognized,” she said. “And this will benefit employees in the industry tremendously.” Founded in 1926, FIATA is recognized as nongovernment organization leading the industry with about 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms as members which collectively employ up to 10 million people in 150 countries. “Our goal is to transform the city of Dubai into a global test-bed for leading ideas and technologies,” His Highness said in a statement signaling the future of the city. Dubai Int’l registers new record in air traffic in July Passenger traffic at Dubai International has exceeded all previous records in July surging to an historic high of 7.6 million, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger numbers in July totalled 7,616,792 compared to the 6,682,676 handled in July 2015, a significant increase of 14 per cent. During the first seven months of the year, DXB welcomed 48,123,248 passengers, up 7 per cent compared to 44,981,967 passengers recorded during the same period last year. Eastern Europe was the fastest growing region in July up 33.4 per cent, followed by Asia which grew by 20.8 per cent, and the Indian subcontinent at 17.1 per cent. GCC traffic rose 16.2 per cent while North America registered a 13.9 per cent increase. Traditionally a strong market, India was the top destination country with 990,213 passengers, followed by the UK (573,025 passengers), and Saudi Arabia (475,841). London, Doha, Mumbai, Kuwait and Bangkok headed the list of the most popular destinations served from DXB. Aircraft movements during July reached 35,832, up 5.8 per cent compared to 33,855 recorded during July 2015. Year to date flight movements totalled 243,035 compared to 231,081 aircraft movements recorded during the same period last year, an increase of 5.1 per cent. The passengers per movement remained at world-beating levels at 220 during July as DXB's rising ratio of wide-bodied aircraft continues to drive airport efficiency. Freight volumes up 3.2 per cent Freight volumes at Dubai International contracted 1.2 percent in July to total 203,153 tonnes compared to 205,526 tonnes recorded during the corresponding month last year. During the first seven months of 2016, DXB handled 1,485,177 tonnes of cargo, up 3.2 per cent compared to 1,438,904 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2015. Meanwhile, DXB has also welcomed another increase in passenger numbers in the second week of August when millions observed the Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha and performed the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. 11 / Sep-Oct 2016
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