Healthcare
Healthcare industry

HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICALS

Our Singapore network and medical cold chain logistics solutions serve as an essential component of global healthcare supply chains, ensuring distribution to remote communities and leading markets.

MAKING AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE POSSIBLE

In Singapore and across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, we provide comprehensive management of the supply chain to ensure prompt delivery of healthcare goods. Our commitment lies in safeguarding the transportation of critical products through our state-of-the-art supply chain technology. We’re in tune with the evolving requirements of the industry and strive to enhance healthcare accessibility.

IN NUMBERS

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2 Billion Vaccines Delivery

We gave UNICEF free access to our global logistics services, delivering two billion vaccine doses in hard-to-reach nations.

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42 Markets in Africa

Our strategic alliance with Ubipharm provides access to 42 markets in Africa.

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4 Manufacturing Facilities in Singapore

Singapore is home to the manufacturing facilities of 4 of the top 5 pharmaceutical companies by global revenue.

INSIGHTS

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Making healthcare equity a reality

Making healthcare equity a reality

Healthy societies transform economies. Yet the pandemics of the past few years demonstrated that our healthcare infrastructure is not strong enough to make this a sustainable reality – particularly for developing markets.

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Future of medical supply chain

The future of the medical supply chain

Supply chain flexibility is key to personalised healthcare in the future.

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What's next for the PPE supply chain

What's next for the PPE supply chain?

PPE is vital in the COVID-19 pandemic and logistics proved to be key in delivering this equipment around the world.

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PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

Our logistics partnership with UNICEF enabled equitable access to the Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation supplies for the world’s developing countries. We procured two billion Covid-19 vaccines through our state-of-the-art warehouse facilities in Dubai. From here, we transported these supplies via cold chain solutions to remote communities in Africa and India, making healthcare accessible to all.

DP World's logistics partnership with UNICEF for healthcare

FAQs

We firmly believe in the power of trade for societal good and the healthcare sector exemplifies this belief by demonstrating how trade facilitates access to essential products for those in need. We take pride in our pivotal role within this dynamic, offering an end-to-end logistics network spanning APAC and beyond, providing visibility, efficiency and connectivity to ensure products reach those in need regardless of their location.
To expedite trade, we strengthen connections among our customers, transportation services and terminals, as part of our holistic approach to innovation. Collaborating with Singapore’s healthcare businesses, we devise tailored cold chain storage solutions and deploy specialised technologies to meet diverse pharmaceutical requirements. Our adept teams seamlessly integrate with yours, ensuring the safe handling of your goods at every stage of the process.
Technology serves as the cornerstone of our efforts to streamline trade flows and enhance visibility across our supply chains. Within our APAC ports, we harness AI technology to develop digital tools that revolutionise trade practices. We’re equipped to detect and preempt temperature fluctuations in reefer containers, ensuring medical goods are kept at optimum condition throughout their supply chain journeys.
Our healthcare services in Singapore are seamlessly integrated into our global network, which prioritises efficiency and sustainability. Aligned with our net zero 2050 objectives, we’re transitioning all terminals to electric power, helping to eliminate carbon emissions at these vital trade hubs. Moreover, we’re actively promoting the utilisation of rail and barge transport solutions to minimise environmental impact while delivering your products.
Ensuring the proper handling of healthcare and pharmaceutical products is vital. From our Singapore facilities to our fleet of trucks, vessels and barges, we uphold stringent standards in accordance with your specifications, maintaining constant communication to ensure optimal conditions of goods. Collaborating closely with distributors, we disseminate critical information and leverage our technological solutions to automate chilled environments, ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical products is preserved.