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#ADPortsGroup has announced its intention to launch a cash mandatory tender offer to acquire an additional stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company, a move that would give the Abu Dhabi-based group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s main container terminal operators.
AD Ports Group plans mandatory tender offer for Egypt Terminal Operator
The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals in Egypt.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#ADPortsGroup has announced its intention to launch a cash mandatory tender offer to acquire an additional stake in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company, a move that would give the Abu Dhabi-based group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s main container terminal operators.
The partnership aims to expand last-mile access to medical supplies and strengthen data-driven health response systems across Africa.
#AfricaCDC #Zipline #epidemicpreparedness #dronedelivery
#AfricaCDC #Zipline #epidemicpreparedness #dronedelivery
Africa CDC, Zipline sign MoU to boost epidemic preparedness in Africa
The partnership aims to expand last-mile access to medical supplies and strengthen data-driven health response systems across Africa.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The partnership aims to expand last-mile access to medical supplies and strengthen data-driven health response systems across Africa.
#AfricaCDC #Zipline #epidemicpreparedness #dronedelivery
#AfricaCDC #Zipline #epidemicpreparedness #dronedelivery
Logistaas has announced a partnership with Trade Tech to simplify digital customs and cargo security compliance for freight forwarders operating across multiple international markets.
#Logistaas #TradeTech #customscompliance #cargosecurity #freightforwarding #digitalfilings #Technology
#Logistaas #TradeTech #customscompliance #cargosecurity #freightforwarding #digitalfilings #Technology
Logistaas partners with Trade Tech to automate global customs filings
The partnership comes as regulatory requirements for pre-arrival cargo data continue to expand.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Logistaas has announced a partnership with Trade Tech to simplify digital customs and cargo security compliance for freight forwarders operating across multiple international markets.
#Logistaas #TradeTech #customscompliance #cargosecurity #freightforwarding #digitalfilings #Technology
#Logistaas #TradeTech #customscompliance #cargosecurity #freightforwarding #digitalfilings #Technology
CEVA Logistics has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Fagioli Holding S.p.A. and its affiliates, bringing the Fagioli Group under its control, subject to regulatory approvals.
#CEVALogistics #FagioliGroup #projectlogistics #heavyliftcargo #mergersandacquisitions
#CEVALogistics #FagioliGroup #projectlogistics #heavyliftcargo #mergersandacquisitions
CEVA Logistics signs deal to acquire project logistics firm Fagioli
The planned acquisition follows CEVA’s recent purchase of Borusan Lojistik in Turkey.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
CEVA Logistics has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Fagioli Holding S.p.A. and its affiliates, bringing the Fagioli Group under its control, subject to regulatory approvals.
#CEVALogistics #FagioliGroup #projectlogistics #heavyliftcargo #mergersandacquisitions
#CEVALogistics #FagioliGroup #projectlogistics #heavyliftcargo #mergersandacquisitions
DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service linking Dubai’s Mina Rashid with Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port, creating a faster and more predictable alternative to traditional overland trucking routes between the two markets.
#DPWorld #MinaRashid #UmmQasrPort #DPWorldExpress #DrydocksWorld
#DPWorld #MinaRashid #UmmQasrPort #DPWorldExpress #DrydocksWorld
New DP World RoRo service cuts Dubai–Iraq transit to 36 hours
DP World’s new RoRo route connects Dubai and Iraq with faster, predictable sea transport for trailers
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December 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service linking Dubai’s Mina Rashid with Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port, creating a faster and more predictable alternative to traditional overland trucking routes between the two markets.
#DPWorld #MinaRashid #UmmQasrPort #DPWorldExpress #DrydocksWorld
#DPWorld #MinaRashid #UmmQasrPort #DPWorldExpress #DrydocksWorld
The African Development Bank Group has approved $76.37 million in additional financing to advance transport connectivity in Somalia, reinforcing a key segment of the Horn of Africa corridor linking Somalia with Djibouti and Ethiopia.
#AfricanDevelopmentBankGroup #AfricanDevelopmentFund
#AfricanDevelopmentBankGroup #AfricanDevelopmentFund
AfDB approves $76.3m to expand Somalia road links in the Horn of Africa
New AfDB funding supports road upgrades, community works, and trade facilitation across key regions in Somalia.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The African Development Bank Group has approved $76.37 million in additional financing to advance transport connectivity in Somalia, reinforcing a key segment of the Horn of Africa corridor linking Somalia with Djibouti and Ethiopia.
#AfricanDevelopmentBankGroup #AfricanDevelopmentFund
#AfricanDevelopmentBankGroup #AfricanDevelopmentFund
RwandAir has entered into a partnership with Cargo Flash Infotech to deploy the nGen Integrated Cargo Management System as part of its cargo digital transformation.
#RwandAir #CargoFlashnGen #CargoFlashInfotech #ICMS #digitaltransformation #cargodigitalisation #AirCargo
#RwandAir #CargoFlashnGen #CargoFlashInfotech #ICMS #digitaltransformation #cargodigitalisation #AirCargo
RwandAir partners Cargo Flash for cargo systems upgrade
The airline will implement the nGen platform to support digital cargo operations and improve efficiency across its network.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
RwandAir has entered into a partnership with Cargo Flash Infotech to deploy the nGen Integrated Cargo Management System as part of its cargo digital transformation.
#RwandAir #CargoFlashnGen #CargoFlashInfotech #ICMS #digitaltransformation #cargodigitalisation #AirCargo
#RwandAir #CargoFlashnGen #CargoFlashInfotech #ICMS #digitaltransformation #cargodigitalisation #AirCargo
A white paper published by Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) reveal that structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation are constraining one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and limiting access to essential medicines for hundreds of millions of people.
How air cargo could unlock healthcare access in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Food and Farm for Health White Paper presents compelling evidence that the current distribution of airfreight capacity not only restricts pharmaceutical accessibility but also suppresses the...
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December 13, 2025 at 5:54 AM
A white paper published by Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) reveal that structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation are constraining one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and limiting access to essential medicines for hundreds of millions of people.
Air Menzies International (AMI), the wholesale freight forwarder and part of Menzies Aviation, announced the opening of its import off airport de-group facility in Johannesburg, designed to enhance operational efficiency and lower costs for importers.
#AMI #AirMenziesInternational #MenziesAviation
#AMI #AirMenziesInternational #MenziesAviation
AMI opens import off airport de-group facility in Johannesburg
Situated at AMI’s 47,500 square-foot facility at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the facility offers customers a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective way to manage their shipments.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Air Menzies International (AMI), the wholesale freight forwarder and part of Menzies Aviation, announced the opening of its import off airport de-group facility in Johannesburg, designed to enhance operational efficiency and lower costs for importers.
#AMI #AirMenziesInternational #MenziesAviation
#AMI #AirMenziesInternational #MenziesAviation
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with WASAA CEF SOC to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct.
#TNPA #LPGterminal #DurbanPort #SouthAfrica #Shipping
#TNPA #LPGterminal #DurbanPort #SouthAfrica #Shipping
TNPA signs 25-year deal for LPG terminal at Durban Port
With an investment value of approximately R1.4 billion, the execution of this project is crucial for advancing South Africa’s Just Energy Transition programme.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with WASAA CEF SOC to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View Precinct.
#TNPA #LPGterminal #DurbanPort #SouthAfrica #Shipping
#TNPA #LPGterminal #DurbanPort #SouthAfrica #Shipping
DP World has announced the unification of its marine services brands, Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters, and P&O Maritime Logistics, under a single global identity.
#DPWorld #Unifeeder #ShippingSolutions #MultimodalSolutions #MaritimeSolutions
#DPWorld #Unifeeder #ShippingSolutions #MultimodalSolutions #MaritimeSolutions
DP World integrates marine services to strengthen global offering
DP World merges Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters, and Maritime Logistics under one brand.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
DP World has announced the unification of its marine services brands, Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters, and P&O Maritime Logistics, under a single global identity.
#DPWorld #Unifeeder #ShippingSolutions #MultimodalSolutions #MaritimeSolutions
#DPWorld #Unifeeder #ShippingSolutions #MultimodalSolutions #MaritimeSolutions
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the appointment of Robert Erni as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board.
#Maersk #APMoller #KuehneNagel #Panalpina #DSV #Dachser #HongKong #logistics #globallogistics
#Maersk #APMoller #KuehneNagel #Panalpina #DSV #Dachser #HongKong #logistics #globallogistics
Maersk appoints Robert Erni as CFO, ensuring a smooth executive transition
Robert Erni joins Maersk as CFO, bringing 30+ years of global logistics finance experience.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the appointment of Robert Erni as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board.
#Maersk #APMoller #KuehneNagel #Panalpina #DSV #Dachser #HongKong #logistics #globallogistics
#Maersk #APMoller #KuehneNagel #Panalpina #DSV #Dachser #HongKong #logistics #globallogistics
Air freight is essential to global trade and society, yet it often struggles to secure airport slots, says Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.
#IATA #Airfreight #cargo #Aircargo #globaltrade
#IATA #Airfreight #cargo #Aircargo #globaltrade
Air cargo must get fair airport slot access, says IATA head
IATA warns cargo airlines face limited slots despite moving $8 trillion of goods annually and supporting global industries.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Air freight is essential to global trade and society, yet it often struggles to secure airport slots, says Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.
#IATA #Airfreight #cargo #Aircargo #globaltrade
#IATA #Airfreight #cargo #Aircargo #globaltrade
ECS Group has named Yousra Khalihamou as the new Commercial Director of EFIS Maroc, a move that strengthens the company’s commercial strategy in one of North Africa’s most competitive cargo markets.
#ECSGroup #EFISMaroc #NorthAfrica #Africa #Europe #MiddleEast #AirCargo
#ECSGroup #EFISMaroc #NorthAfrica #Africa #Europe #MiddleEast #AirCargo
ECS Group names Yousra Khalihamou as EFIS Maroc Commercial Director
Her appointment strengthens EFIS Maroc’s commercial strategy as Morocco grows as a major cargo gateway.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:22 AM
ECS Group has named Yousra Khalihamou as the new Commercial Director of EFIS Maroc, a move that strengthens the company’s commercial strategy in one of North Africa’s most competitive cargo markets.
#ECSGroup #EFISMaroc #NorthAfrica #Africa #Europe #MiddleEast #AirCargo
#ECSGroup #EFISMaroc #NorthAfrica #Africa #Europe #MiddleEast #AirCargo
Egypt is actively positioning itself as a strategic regional hub for industrial investment, with a key focus on boosting exports and leveraging its various investment zones.
#Egypt #GAFI #Africa #supplychain #export #Logistics
#Egypt #GAFI #Africa #supplychain #export #Logistics
Egypt positions as export hub with $100 mn textile deal: Hossam Heiba
A meeting with the Chinese delegation and Elegance Apparel Garments Freezone representatives in Shebin El-Kom centered on establishing Egypt as a key export gateway to European and African markets.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Egypt is actively positioning itself as a strategic regional hub for industrial investment, with a key focus on boosting exports and leveraging its various investment zones.
#Egypt #GAFI #Africa #supplychain #export #Logistics
#Egypt #GAFI #Africa #supplychain #export #Logistics
Egypt dispatched its 90th humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, continuing its sustained relief efforts for civilians in the conflict-affected territory.
#Egypthumanitarianaid #Gazaaidconvoy #EgyptianRedCrescent #ZadAlAzzaconvoy #Gazareliefsupplies #truckedaidtoGaza
#Egypthumanitarianaid #Gazaaidconvoy #EgyptianRedCrescent #ZadAlAzzaconvoy #Gazareliefsupplies #truckedaidtoGaza
Egypt sends thousands of tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Egypt sent its 90th convoy to Gaza, carrying 8,200 tonnes of humanitarian aid including food, medical supplies and winter essentials.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Egypt dispatched its 90th humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, continuing its sustained relief efforts for civilians in the conflict-affected territory.
#Egypthumanitarianaid #Gazaaidconvoy #EgyptianRedCrescent #ZadAlAzzaconvoy #Gazareliefsupplies #truckedaidtoGaza
#Egypthumanitarianaid #Gazaaidconvoy #EgyptianRedCrescent #ZadAlAzzaconvoy #Gazareliefsupplies #truckedaidtoGaza
The global air cargo sector is showing a strong commitment to adopt the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ONE Record standard, with its planned implementation slated for January 1, 2026.
#IATA #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #aircargo #globalaircargo #freight #cargo #aviation
#IATA #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #aircargo #globalaircargo #freight #cargo #aviation
Nearly 50% of air cargo industry prepared to adopt ONE Record: IATA
ONE Record represents a fundamental shift for air freight, establishing a single, consistent digital language for cargo data exchange.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The global air cargo sector is showing a strong commitment to adopt the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) ONE Record standard, with its planned implementation slated for January 1, 2026.
#IATA #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #aircargo #globalaircargo #freight #cargo #aviation
#IATA #InternationalAirTransportAssociation #aircargo #globalaircargo #freight #cargo #aviation
TY Logistics Park FZE has officially commenced operations in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, introducing what is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and West Africa.
#TYLogisticsParkFZE #Lagoslogisticshub #Nigerialogisticssector #WestAfricadistributioncentre
#TYLogisticsParkFZE #Lagoslogisticshub #Nigerialogisticssector #WestAfricadistributioncentre
How will launch of TY Logistics Park FZE impact West African trade?
TY Logistics Park FZE has opened in Lagos with West Africa’s largest Grade-A, 40,000-pallet distribution centre, boosting Nigeria’s logistics sector.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
TY Logistics Park FZE has officially commenced operations in Alaro City within the Lekki Free Zone, introducing what is currently the largest Grade-A distribution centre in Nigeria and West Africa.
#TYLogisticsParkFZE #Lagoslogisticshub #Nigerialogisticssector #WestAfricadistributioncentre
#TYLogisticsParkFZE #Lagoslogisticshub #Nigerialogisticssector #WestAfricadistributioncentre
State-owned Qatar Airways announced that it has appointed Hamad Al-Khater as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from December 7.
#QatarAirways #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #appointment #peoplemovement #CEO #Aviation
#QatarAirways #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #appointment #peoplemovement #CEO #Aviation
Qatar Airways appoints Hamad Al-Khater as new group CEO
Al-Khater replaces Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who took over as leader in October 2023 after the retirement of long-time chief Akbar Al Baker.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
State-owned Qatar Airways announced that it has appointed Hamad Al-Khater as the Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from December 7.
#QatarAirways #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #appointment #peoplemovement #CEO #Aviation
#QatarAirways #ChiefExecutiveOfficer #appointment #peoplemovement #CEO #Aviation
VSL Manufacturing officially opened its new R750 million purpose-built manufacturing facility in Struandale.
#VSLManufacturing #Isuzu #facility #manufacturing #automobile #IsuzuMotorsSouthAfrica #IMSAf
#VSLManufacturing #Isuzu #facility #manufacturing #automobile #IsuzuMotorsSouthAfrica #IMSAf
VSL opens R750m plant next to Isuzu for D-MAX output
The facility is scheduled to reach full production capacity in the 2026 financial year.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
VSL Manufacturing officially opened its new R750 million purpose-built manufacturing facility in Struandale.
#VSLManufacturing #Isuzu #facility #manufacturing #automobile #IsuzuMotorsSouthAfrica #IMSAf
#VSLManufacturing #Isuzu #facility #manufacturing #automobile #IsuzuMotorsSouthAfrica #IMSAf
African leaders and international partners have agreed on a 10-year regional plan to reshape how essential health products are financed, manufactured, and supplied across the continent.
#Africa #WHO #medicines #supplychain #manufacturing #healthfinancing #AfCFTA #regionalstrategy #Logistics
#Africa #WHO #medicines #supplychain #manufacturing #healthfinancing #AfCFTA #regionalstrategy #Logistics
Africa outlines 10-year plan to boost access to essential medicines
The proposed roadmap seeks to expand local manufacturing, pooled procurement, and coordinated regional supply chains.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
African leaders and international partners have agreed on a 10-year regional plan to reshape how essential health products are financed, manufactured, and supplied across the continent.
#Africa #WHO #medicines #supplychain #manufacturing #healthfinancing #AfCFTA #regionalstrategy #Logistics
#Africa #WHO #medicines #supplychain #manufacturing #healthfinancing #AfCFTA #regionalstrategy #Logistics
Nigeria has urged African and Arab nations to expand trade cooperation with a stronger focus on agribusiness supply chains and industrial linkages.
#Nigeria #AfricanArabtrade #agribusiness #logistics #supplychain #industrialgrowth #valueaddition
#Nigeria #AfricanArabtrade #agribusiness #logistics #supplychain #industrialgrowth #valueaddition
Nigeria seeks stronger African-Arab trade ties
It called for a strong focus on agribusiness supply chains and industrial linkages.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Nigeria has urged African and Arab nations to expand trade cooperation with a stronger focus on agribusiness supply chains and industrial linkages.
#Nigeria #AfricanArabtrade #agribusiness #logistics #supplychain #industrialgrowth #valueaddition
#Nigeria #AfricanArabtrade #agribusiness #logistics #supplychain #industrialgrowth #valueaddition
IKEA Supply AG has joined DCSA+, becoming the first shipper to take part in the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership programme aimed at advancing digital standards in the container shipping sector.
#IKEASupplyAG #DCSA+ #digitalstandards #containershipping #logistics
#IKEASupplyAG #DCSA+ #digitalstandards #containershipping #logistics
IKEA Supply AG joins DCSA+ as first shipper in digital standards effort
IKEA Supply AG will work with DCSA on developing digital standards and data definitions.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
IKEA Supply AG has joined DCSA+, becoming the first shipper to take part in the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership programme aimed at advancing digital standards in the container shipping sector.
#IKEASupplyAG #DCSA+ #digitalstandards #containershipping #logistics
#IKEASupplyAG #DCSA+ #digitalstandards #containershipping #logistics
FedEx has announced a global AI Education and Literacy programme aimed at equipping its workforce with skills to work with new technologies across its operations.
#FedEx #AItraining #workforce #Accenture #LearnVantage #supplychain #technologyskills #globalprogramme
#FedEx #AItraining #workforce #Accenture #LearnVantage #supplychain #technologyskills #globalprogramme
FedEx launches global AI Education programme for its workforce
The training will focus on building common AI fluency and developing capabilities to apply the technology in day-to-day functions.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
FedEx has announced a global AI Education and Literacy programme aimed at equipping its workforce with skills to work with new technologies across its operations.
#FedEx #AItraining #workforce #Accenture #LearnVantage #supplychain #technologyskills #globalprogramme
#FedEx #AItraining #workforce #Accenture #LearnVantage #supplychain #technologyskills #globalprogramme
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, the global cross-industry collaboration platform, expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products.
#FrankfurtAirport #PharmaAero #healthcare #supplychains #pharma
#FrankfurtAirport #PharmaAero #healthcare #supplychains #pharma
Frankfurt Airport strengthens global pharma logistics through Pharma.Aero
Partnership aims to enhance end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, the global cross-industry collaboration platform, expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products.
#FrankfurtAirport #PharmaAero #healthcare #supplychains #pharma
#FrankfurtAirport #PharmaAero #healthcare #supplychains #pharma