Good Distribution Practice (GDP) – Pharmaceuticals
The Shipping of Pharmaceutical products does require a lot of care
and attention due to the low density of the product which is susceptible to
rapid temperature change. Detailed below is some reassurances that your
product will be in safe hands with OOCL throughout the transportation
process delivering your product in the same condition it has been received.
Equipment
OOCL’s reefer units are all suitable for carriage of pharmaceutical products
and consists of 20 feet Standard and 40 feet high cube Reefers. Working with
our partners Thermo-King, Carrier and Daikin our units are fitted with the latest
technology and one of the youngest fleets in the industry. Before each trip,
our Reefer equipment is thoroughly cleaned in readiness to carry
pharmaceuticals.
Transportation
With the advance technologies adopted for precise monitoring, control, and recording, OOCL has a well-established management systems to ensure the temperature conditions are maintained within the required tolerance ranges during transportation. Procedures are in place to rectify the discrepancy quickly and effectively for recovery action planning and related deviation will be reported to our customers. While the temperature conditions are monitored and maintained 24/7 by our dedicated reefer specialists, the same information is also available to customers through the subscription of MyOOCLReefer (MOR).
Pre-trip Inspections
To ensure the quality of our equipment meets the required standard, all containers to be used for pharmaceutical products will be inspected via a Pre-trip-inspection (PTI) ensuring that the unit is in a good working condition for the entire journey.
Subcontractors
Subcontractor are our partners and are selected under consideration of code of conduct and specific quality aspects defined by OOCL. An important requirement for us is to evaluate suppliers on a yearly basis through a Supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SSAQ), on-site audits and through KPI performance measurements applicable for the OOCL supplier management. All our subcontractors are selected based upon an evaluation process, this includes a clear description of our purchasing requirement and understanding the quality requirements of OOCL.
Ocean Carrier Liability
The goods and container are to be carried in accordance with the applicable international rules and conventions such as, but not limited to, Hague Visby, US Carriage of Goods at Sea Act (COGSA) and based on the commercial value of the cargo.
