Pharma Cold Chain Management (P-CCM) by Maersk

In the life science and healthcare industry, safeguarding pharmaceutical integrity is paramount. Maersk's Pharma Cold Chain Management (P-CCM) seamlessly integrates physical and digital elements. This comprehensive approach ensures superior control, flexibility, and visibility when transporting temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or healthcare products. By maintaining an unbroken cold chain we secure product integrity.

Compliant with stringent regulations like EU-Good Distribution Practice (EU-GDP), our dedicated approach guarantees meticulous handling and adherence to strict temperature controls throughout the supply chain. This empowers our customers to focus on crafting the best global medicines.

How does Maersk ensure pharmaceutical cold chain integrity?

Pharma expertise:

Network of trained customer-facing teams for pharmaceutical and healthcare services
Committed expertise in departments like customer service, reefer innovation, landside procurement, Reefer monitoring and cold storage for medical supplies
Dedicated reefer specialists with technical expertise in pharmaceuticals, EU-GDP, and quality for effective healthcare supply chain management

Visibility monitoring and intervention:

In-transit container visibility (location, temperature (container & ambient), humidity) on our Captain Peter platform for temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals
Personalised notifications and 24/7 chat support
Datalog availability after the journey
Remote container management system ensures follow-up and intervention on alarms to minimise risks of temperature deviations

State-of-the-art assets:

Special procedures for pharma reefer container optimising power-off times, on-board stowage for accessibility as well as intervention and CAPA handling
Network of own container terminals
Strategic cold stores facilities under development for pharmaceutical handling
State-of-the-art cooling technology for healthcare logistics
Guaranteed space and equipment
Commitment to reach net zero across our business by 2040.

One-stop-shop for customised integrated pharmaceutical logistics solutions

Tailored solutions for fragmented supply chains, sensitive medicines, and remote origins or destinations in the supply chain.

Customer-centric pharmaceutical QMS

A risk-based pharmaceutical and healthcare Quality Management System (QMS) with a customer-focus mindset.

Supplier management programme
Risk assessment, documented processes, and training for pharmaceutical & healthcare supply chain integrity
Deviation and corrective actions (CAPA management)
Equipment qualification and computer system validation
Compliance with EU GDP and other stringent regulatory and industry guidelines
Digital Lane Risk Assessment capabilities through partnership with Validaide

How to be certain of your cargo’s quality

Learn how Maersk Cold Chain Hypercare safeguards your pharma cargo’s integrity by ensuring minimal off-power periods through digital monitoring and regular, people-led interventions.

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Our solutions allow transport of pharmaceuticals that need to be stored under 15-25°C, 2-8°C as well as frozen temperature conditions.

Our Pharma Cold Chain Management solution follows documented procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with all regulations, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

Our Quality Management System dedicated to our Pharma Cold Chain Management customers ensures that our service complies with all GDP requirements.

All personnel handling pharma and healthcare products undergo dedicated training and periodic reviews to ensure quality standards are followed.

We have put in place corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) measures across teams to ensure GDP compliance on pharma cargo.

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