First Priority is moving with the times

First Priority Cargo, leading cargo ground handler and logistics provider, unveils its new pharma facilities in collaboration with Sharjah Aviation Services (SAS) at Sharjah Airport with CEIV Pharma certifications.

The non-profit cross-industry group Pharma. Aero welcomed the Sharjah-based First Priority Cargo to its growing list of members. Formed in 2016, Pharma. Aero is an influential cross-industry collaboration for Pharma Shippers, CEIV certified cargo communities, airport operators, and other air cargo industry stakeholders.

Jeremy Mitchell, Director at Pharma. Aero welcomed First Priority Cargo, a fast-growing freight and logistics company based at Sharjah Airport in the United Arab Emirates, which is seeing an uptrend in volumes of pharmaceuticals hauled. “The membership of Pharma. Aero continues to grow with like-minded logistics companies. First Priority Cargo has been a long-time partner of Sharjah Airport.

We are delighted that First Priority is becoming a member of Pharma. Aero, a testament towards the growing significance of pharma at Sharjah Airport,” said Mitchell. We look forward to the new collaborations that could emerge between these new members and our existing members,” he added.

Dilip Sitlani, Vice President, Business Intelligence & Operations at First Priority Cargo, said the company is delighted to join Pharma. Aero. “First Priority Cares! We strive to be the best in customer service and pharma safety is an important part of the end-to-end journey. We are pleased to join a collaborative organization that understands the care and responsibilities we should all have in this industry. We look forward to adding value and sharing our thoughts and new ideas with the entire Pharma. Aero membership,” said Sitlani.

Sharjah Aviation Services (SAS) with its enhanced quality of medical storage space, new temperature control equipment, and devices — all of which meet CEIV standards — as well as installing “efficient safety systems to prevent risks”. First Priority Cargo, facility covers an area of 15,000 sq m for General Cargo.