With the diphtheria outbreak in Venezuela hitting new highs at 1900 cases detected across 22 states, IAG Cargo is playing a crucial role in delivering vaccinations to help fight the contagious disease. This week alone, IAG Cargo completed a single shipment of over 5.3 tonnes of the diphtheria vaccine from India to Venezuela working in partnership with Indian biopharmaceutical company, Biological E. Jez Palmer, Global Product Manager for Constant Climate at IAG Cargo said, “We ship medicine across 90 countries 24/7, helping control the spread of infectious diseases across the globe. We take the responsibility of shipping live-saving medication very seriously – our dedicated ‘Constant Climate’ product team ensure that vaccines arrive promptly and securely ready to be administered as necessary.”

Jez Palmer, Global Product Manager for Constant Climate at IAG Cargo is available for interview/comment on the diphtheria outbreak story and can provide expert comment on pharmaceuticals shipping logistics. 

  • This week alone, IAG Cargo shipped over 5.3 tonnes of the diphtheria vaccine from India to Caracas, Venezuela
  • Since its introduction last year, IAG Cargo has shipped more than two billion vaccines across 90 countries using Constant Climate
  • The Constant Climate product is specifically designed for handling anything from pre-packaged pills to delicate medicinal vials, ensuring conditions in the hold are strictly temperature-controlled to protect the viability of the medication.