Shipping biological materials for UMCG
The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in Northern Netherlands. With over 12,000 employees, they work together on healthcare, research, education, and training, all with the common goal of building the future of health.
Shipping biological materials internationally
The hospital deals with special and sensitive shipments, making the choice of the right logistics partner crucial. Since 2019, TFF has provided the UMCG with exactly what is needed.
Jannes Stokker (UMCG): “Our shipments go all over the world. This includes important documents, but also biological materials such as blood and human tissue. There’s quite a lot involved in transporting these. For example, proper packaging is essential. We also require transportation with dry ice to keep the temperature at -80°C. Over the past period, TFF has proven to be a valuable partner for these types of shipments for the UMCG.”
Short communication lines and proactive monitoring
These types of shipments are often sent by air freight from Schiphol. A courier from Groningen first delivers the shipment to the airport. Everything must be carefully coordinated to ensure smooth connections.
“What makes TFF unique is their online shipping portal. Here, I can compare different carriers in terms of both speed and price. This ensures that I always get the right transport at a competitive price. We’re also very pleased with the short lines of communication with the team. Niels and Hans truly collaborate with us and always monitor our shipments. This way, we can quickly intervene if there’s an issue. It’s a very reassuring feeling,” says Jannes from UMCG.
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