A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited is a London-based logistics company established in 2009. We specialize in global import, export, and merchant services with a focus on compliance and reliability. Our end-to-end solutions ensure smooth, secure, and efficient international trade operations.

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Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Products

A-Z Cargo

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At A-Z Cargo (Import & Export) & General Merchant Limited, we pride ourselves on offering specialized logistics and merchant services across the full spectrum of the United Kingdom’s most significant export commodities. Built upon more than fifteen years of experience—since our incorporation on 18 June 2009 in London—we understand that each product category poses unique challenges, from regulatory compliance and handling requirements to packaging, transport modes, and customs intricacies. Below is an in-depth overview of the ten core product lines we manage. Each category links to its own dedicated page for exhaustive details on our capabilities, case studies, and tailored service offerings

Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Products

Industry Overview & Market Trends

Medicinal exports from the UK reached £24.7 billion in early 2025, covering prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, vaccines, and medical consumables. Growth is driven by global healthcare modernization, rising demand in emerging markets, and urgent supply needs during public health crises.

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Exporting pharmaceuticals involves strict adherence to international health and safety regulations.

  • Good Distribution Practice (GDP): Full compliance with UK, MHRA, and EU GDP standards for storage and transport, with annual certification audits.
  • Import Authorisations: Coordination with regulatory bodies such as the US FDA and Health Canada to secure import permits and required documentation.
  • Controlled Substances: Narcotics and psychotropics require special export licences, notifications under the Psychoactive Substances Act, and a secure, documented chain-of-custody.

Logistics & Handling Challenges

Pharmaceutical logistics demand exacting control over temperature, timing, and security throughout the supply chain.

  • Temperature Control: Validated packaging and equipment for ambient, refrigerated (2–8 °C), frozen (–20 °C), or ultra-low (–80 °C) requirements with backup systems in place.
  • Security & Tracking: Tamper-evident seals, GPS tracking, and geofencing alerts to detect unauthorized access or route deviations.
  • Port Health Clearance: Direct engagement with port health authorities to prevent customs delays that risk product degradation.

A-Z Cargo’s Tailored Solutions

  • Validated Cold-Chain Providers: IATA-certified carriers with temperature-controlled aircraft holds and bonded cold rooms at key origin/destination points.
  • Documentation Bundling: All temperature logs, Certificates of Analysis, batch release forms, and regulatory clearances compiled into a single digital dossier for authorities and clients.
  • Risk Mitigation Programs: Custom backup plans with alternate flights, rerouting protocols, and access to emergency cold storage at global logistics hubs.

Case Study: Vaccine Shipment to East Africa

A-Z Cargo executed the delivery of 200,000 vaccine doses to Nairobi under tight temperature and time constraints. Within 48 hours, the team:

  • Secured MHRA export clearance and the Kenyan import permit in parallel.
  • Utilized active reefers with dual power systems, live temperature telemetry, and automated alert systems.
  • Partnered with a local cold-chain provider in Nairobi to ensure final-mile delivery to rural clinics with no temperature breaches.

The mission-critical shipment arrived on schedule, fully compliant, and maintained strict cold-chain integrity from origin to administration point.