Posts by Thom Muilwijk
Hand Carry Service for Special Deliveries
There is no doubt that a key asset of any business is the relationship they have with their logistics partner. Logistics companies are being relied upon more and more by businesses across all industries. Especially those that regularly require a Time Critical service. The benefit of hand carry service is the speed at which a…
Read MoreShipping Life Sciences products in CRT (controlled room temperature)
When it comes to shipping pharmaceutical drugs, blood samples or medical devices, expertise and experience are a prerequisite. A common temperature range in temperature-controlled shipping is shipping in controlled room temperature (CRT). If CRT is not properly maintained throughout storage & transport, this could be detrimental to the product quality. For that reason, it is…
Read MoreDry ice blood shipment from Bloemfontein to Oxford
Background Our client is an international cancer centre contributing to the understanding of disease processes, clinical practices, and biomedical research. Employing thousands of scientists and doctors, they have established partnerships with a variety of clinics, hospitals, medical organizations, and universities with the end goal of promoting preventative healthcare. They needed a reliable, quality-driven, Life Sciences…
Read MoreBlood sample shipment within Controlled Room Temperature (CRT)
Background One of the largest pathology laboratories in South Africa worked with multiple global medical centres to study blood and tissue specimens, leading to vital diagnoses for disease prevention. They needed to ship 1 kilogram of blood from Cape Town to Brussels under Controlled Room temperature (CRT) conditions between +15˚C to +25˚C. Challenge The key…
Read MoreClinical trial shipments
Background A global cell and immunotherapy company was required to manage phase 2 clinical trials in the US and Israel. There were several logistics requirements for these clinical trial shipments: Domestic shipments within Israel in needed be transported in refrigerated condition between +2°C to +8°C. International shipments from Israel to the US and the Netherlands…
Read MoreArranging and simplifying business shipments from China
Finding a good courier company is of paramount importance for all businesses, especially when it comes to shipments to and from China, regardless of their sector, industry, or goals. Similarly, all businesses heavily rely on their supply chain to keep things moving, which is also dependent on an efficient and reliable logistics provider. Traditionally, businesses…
Read More2023 Tariff Adjustments – HK held accounts
Dear valued customer, Inflation has had a major impact on our cost to serve customers and therefore Royale International will be adjusting its pricing on international shipments effective from January 1st 2023. The tariff adjustment ensures customers will continue to benefit from the quality-driven & customised service Royale is known for throughout 2023. In response…
Read MoreHow Royale transports biological materials safely to its destination?
Transporting biological material is extremely complex as it is subjected to strict national, regional & global regulations. All procedures and handlers involved in the transportation process will have to follow the applicable GDP & IATA regulations before shipping these materials. In addition, proper packaging is crucial to ensure safe transport and product integrity. The following…
Read MoreAerospace Supply Chain: Challenges and Solutions
Despite the suffering the aerospace industry experienced at the hands of the pandemic, there is optimism within the sector for the future. Although many consider the COVID-19 pandemic to be behind them, aerospace supply chain are still recovering. Moreover, aerospace is one industry among the many that are still struggling to return to their previous…
Read MoreTiers 1, 2 and 3 in Automotive Supply Chains
There is no question that businesses in the automotive industry rely on their supply chains. Without a well-run supply chain, operations stop, time and money are lost. That it can take a lot of work to get it up and running again. For the Automotive industry who depend upon Time Critical services, the supply chain is made…
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