World Courier

We are excited to announce the appointment of Laurent Bendavid as the new President and Senior Vice President of World Courier, effective November 1, 2024. Laurent Bendavid joins us with a wealth of experience and a proven track record in leadership and operational excellence. Before taking on this new role, Laurent led the Alliance Healthcare France organization for five years, where he demonstrated his ability to drive growth and foster a culture of continuous improvement. His prior experience includes leading Logista, France, and holding various commercial leadership positions at Carrefour. “I am truly thrilled to join this remarkable organization that is wholeheartedly dedicated to putting patients first. My unwavering commitment to customers and the patients they serve is rooted in our shared mission to excel in everything we do. Together, we will empower our customers to deliver life-saving therapies across the globe, making a profound difference to the lives of countless individuals. Let us embark on this journey together, driven by passion, innovation, and a steadfast resolve to create a healthier future for all.” — Laurent Bendavid

"Clients trust us with their most critical shipments because they know that World Courier’s vast network of company-owned offices, governed by internal quality assurance SOPs and aligned with GDP standards, is what separates our service from our competitors." — Carina Plada, Director, Quality — CSS at World Courier. In the pharmaceutical logistics landscape, quality is more than a box ticking exercise — it's a commitment to ensuring life-saving medicines reach patients safely and efficiently. By partnering with World Courier, you're not just choosing a logistics provider; you're investing in reliability and patient safety.

Join us at Advanced Therapies Week 2025 in Dallas from January 20 to 23. Our logistics experts Wahiba Mezrague and Jared King will be on hand alongside our partners from ICS, Amanda Bauer and O'Rodrick Grant, ASQ CQIA, to discuss optimizing your cell and gene therapy supply chain. Planning to attend? Come see us at booth #314 to learn how we can support your advanced therapy development journey. #ATW2025

How prepared are we for the next pandemic? Our report delves into the resilience of medical supply chains and what needs to be done to strengthen them. Learn more about our key findings. https://lnkd.in/gQ2iyAtC

We're proud to share our latest case study highlighting how we successfully transported over 53,000 doses of a breakthrough therapy for multiple sclerosis from South America to Bulgaria. With our commitment to maintaining the cold chain and ensuring the integrity of each shipment, we are making a real impact on patient care.

Vaccine equity is paramount, but logistical hurdles remain. Our latest research uncovers the challenges and solutions in ensuring everyone has access to life-saving vaccines. Discover how we can overcome these barriers. https://lnkd.in/gQ2iyAtC #VaccineEquity #GlobalHealth #Logistics

Imagine a supply chain that bends but doesn’t break. Our recent case study reveals how World Courier’s flexible logistics solutions are the backbone of successful central laboratories. Whether it's ensuring timely delivery amidst regulatory complexities or providing resilient transport for temperature-sensitive materials, our tailored approaches deliver results.

Don't miss our insightful conversation on 'navigating disruptions on the road to a resilient cell and gene therapy outbound supply chain" hosted by BioPhorum In this episode, Kelly Frend and Maria Rende from Sartorius Stedim Biotech share their thoughts on the evolving CGT outbound supply chain tool. They discuss potential disruptions during therapy transportation and the importance of proactive measures in building a resilient supply chain. "It's not just thinking about what could happen. It is how do we either prevent or mitigate against some of those factors so that you're prepared." — Kelly Frend Listen now https://lnkd.in/gXASrAeH

The future of cell and gene therapy is unfolding before our eyes. As we witness unprecedented growth in allogeneic cell therapies, the need for robust cryogenic logistics infrastructure becomes ever more pressing. Our new article by Andrea Zobel highlights the crucial investments in technology and infrastructure needed to support the scalability and global accessibility of these life-changing therapies. Read now https://lnkd.in/gQ-zkcVG

Sanwonte approaches his responsibilities with a profound sense of duty. “The stuff that we are transporting on a daily basis is to save somebody’s life,” he emphasizes. This mindset drives him to treat every shipment as if it were destined for someone he loves. “What if it was somebody in my family that needed that? Every shipment I do, I make it seem like this is my family I’m delivering it to.” Learn about is story now https://lnkd.in/d6cggT7t