World Courier, the US-based international courier network, is expanding its global presence with four new offices in Asia and Europe.
The new offices are located in Chengdu, China; Manila, Philippines; Vilnius, Lithuania and in Belgrade, Serbia. The company said the new locations will help meet the growing demand for specialty services like time- and temperature-controlled transport and provide “greater visibility into the local market regulations and operational environments”.
“With the increased globalisation of supply chains, we recognise the demand for a logistics partner that not only delivers best-in-class specialty logistics services but also offers local, in-market expertise and resources,” World Courier President Sam Herbert said. “Our new offices, located in key markets in Asia and Europe, will enable us to build relationships with local customs and regulatory authorities and better position us to serve our customers’ unique needs, such as the growing demand for temperature control solutions.”
In addition to the new offices, World Courier is expanding its facilities in Feltham, UK., and Boston, U.S. All this will increase the company’s global presence and its worldwide network, which comprises over 140 company offices in more than 50 countries. In January, World Courier announced it achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification across its global network of offices.
The company also unveiled the creation of its international personalised supply chain teams that support three specialty areas: direct-to-patient, cell and gene therapy and clinical trials execution. These technical experts will work directly with World Courier’s customers, offering a combination of project management and customer service expertise to deliver a customised service tailored to their specific requirements and, ultimately, connect patients with the vital treatments they need.
“As our industry changes, we continue to evolve – through investments and innovation – to meet the demands of today’s patients,” Herbert said. “Whether it is adding new offices to increase our global presence or adopting innovative technologies to address unmet needs, we pursue opportunities that enable us to optimise the supply chain for our customers and strengthen our position as a best-in-class specialty logistics provider.”
World Courier is part of US pharmaceuticals services firm AmerisourceBergen which provides pharmaceutical products, value-driving services and business solutions that improve access to care. It generates more than $150 billion in annual revenue.
