There has also been an increase in the requirement for Biocair to support the classification of goods, preparing customs valuations, all levels of shipping paperwork and end to end monitoring. Often supporting SMEs, the specialist team also delivers tailored logistics solutions and complete laboratory moves as protecting samples continues to be paramount.
The additional demand for these services has driven a growth from a one-person operation when the office opened 10 years ago, to a fully functioning team of 16 today. The specialists operating the unit oversee the logistics process for exporting and importing shipments across the UK and globally, made efficient thanks to Biocair’s proximity to Edinburgh airport.
Commenting on the expansion, Don Riach, Director of Biocair UK Operations, said:
“We began our expansion at the end of last year and this has now been completed after the final installation of equipment and elements such as freezers and racking in a new off-site warehouse. The additional space supports our growing team, which span office personnel to logistics coordinators, and will help us to meet our longer-term growth plans in Scotland. We are now also able to handle and coordinate shipments from new customers in Ireland.”
The announcement has been made alongside the UK Regenerative Medicine Meeting, which takes place from 8-10 November 2023 in Edinburgh. Biocair will be showcasing its services to cold chain logistics at the event, which supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors, as well as presenting the company’s latest industry collaboration with FibroFind, an innovative UK-based Contract Research Organization.
Since the facility in Edinburgh was established, the team has supported some significant projects, including the movements of irreplaceable frozen samples connected to 10 years of research from UK to China, and the shipping of Covid samples at -20.C using temperature-controlled vehicles, seven nights per week for two years.
For more information about Biocair, visit www.biocair.com or contact [email protected].
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About Biocair
Since 1986, Biocair has established a global reputation as a leading GDP logistics specialist within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Biocair has built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance. Biocair focuses on providing the most comprehensive time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services available whilst delivering flexible, tailored, cost-effective solutions to all its clients. It is committed to delivering complete end-to-end logistics solutions through its 24/7 operation and global network spanning across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Biocair employs over 550 people worldwide and provides specialist logistics services to more than 160 countries through a global network of partners. Biocair’s offices are located in the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, USA, South Africa, China, Singapore and India.
In 2012 Biocair was acquired as an autonomous division by Geopost. Geopost is the largest parcel delivery network in Europe, which posted sales of €15.6 billion in 2022. Geopost is a holding company owned by Groupe La Poste.
For further information on Biocair, please visit www.biocair.com.
