Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics

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.

Internationally recognised as one of the world’s most influential air cargo hubs, Frankfurt Airport – operated by Fraport AG - offers extensive infrastructure, specialised capabilities, and a long-standing commitment to quality handling of temperature-sensitive products.

Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero, welcomed the new partnership, stating, “We’re truly excited to welcome Fraport into the Pharma.Aero community! Over the past years, our leadership and members have worked hand-in-hand to grow this ecosystem, strengthening our collective impact across the global healthcare and pharma logistics landscape.

At Pharma.Aero, connecting the dots is what we do every single day, bringing together the people, insights, and expertise that move our industry forward. And we can only represent our sector meaningfully on the world stage when strong, international partners stand alongside us. That’s why having one of the key global players in air-cargo pharma logistics join our platform feels so energizing. It reaffirms who we are as a community: a place where collaboration, innovation, and real industry content come together to create lasting value.”

“As Europe’s leading PharmaHub, Frankfurt Airport offers comprehensive expertise and optimal infrastructure to address the industry’s most complex challenges. Through our partnership with Pharma.Aero, we are strengthening global collaboration to ensure high-quality handling and maximum reliability for pharmaceutical products”, says Denis de Farias Duarte, Vice President Cargo Development, Fraport AG.

Pharma.Aero’s membership base spans Life Sciences and MedTech manufacturers, airports, airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers, and technology providers, all collaborating to accelerate innovation, develop best practices, and address emerging challenges in the transportation of healthcare products.