Scan Global Logistics has successfully completed a complex dedicated air charter operation, transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo from Mumbai, India, to Lagos, Nigeria. The operation highlights the critical importance of maintaining cold chain integrity and regulatory compliance in humanitarian logistics. The shipment consisted of 330 pallets with a total weight of 46,999.85 kilograms of medicines that required strict temperature control between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the entire journey. These pharmaceutical products had been prepared in India specifically for a customer's aid programmes, with the intention of supporting healthcare initiatives in West Africa. However, the operation faced significant logistical challenges from the outset. Relief cargo permits, which are mandatory for such humanitarian shipments, typically require three to four weeks to obtain from the relevant regulatory authorities. At the same time, the shipper was experiencing mounting pressure to vacate warehouse
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