Posts by Thom Muilwijk
Blood 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…
Read MoreHigh tech logistics and Time Critical shipping solutions
When it comes to finding the right Time Critical logistics solutions for your business, there are several things to consider. As global supply chains expand and businesses adapt to the post-pandemic ‘new normal’, partnering with the right Time Critical logistics company is more crucial than ever. For businesses in the automotive industry, logistics partnerships are…
Read MoreSix Reasons Your Business Needs a Courier Company
All businesses, no matter the sector or industry they operate in, rely heavily on logistics. Logistics are necessary to get items, goods, components and products from point A to B. Supply chains rely totally on smooth logistic processes, and as such, courier companies are an essential asset to every business. By working with an established,…
Read MoreClinical trial – Managing your global supply chain
Drug development has evolved into large-scale multinational clinical research today, involving large pools of potential participants across multiple regions to get FDA’s approval. However, conducting a clinical trial across various locations might lead to serious logistics challenges. Careful planning is required to overcome barriers and bring innovative medical treatments to markets worldwide. As a Life…
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