Marken’s supply chain partner network in Africa and the Middle East now provides expanded time and temperature servicess in the region.
 
Clinical trials in Africa and the Middle East continue grow as the diverse population of patients is now able to more easily enroll in clinical trials targeted for diseases prevalent in the region and expanded logistics allow European and U.S, based pharma companies to source patients in Africa.
 
Marken transports biologic samples in the region and has expanded its regulatory and compliance expertise to offer new services including drug and ancilliaries shipments using the latest packaging, GPS tracking, lane verification and risk mitigation to help avoid catastrophe in countries with a still-developing infrastructure.
 
Wes Wheeler, Marken’s chief executive officer, said, “Marken’s dedicated team of Customs and Trade Compliance experts understand the regulatory requirements for every Health Ministry across the entire African continent and the Middle East. Clients tell us that they need Marken as their strategic partner to ensure a consistent level of performance, offer a single point of contact and, most importantly, to provide time and temperature compliant deliveries with reliable service.  Marken has already managed nearly 3,000 shipments into the region this year, a 25% increase over 2015. We will continue to expand our reach and capabilities as the region evolves.”