MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PHARMA HUB 2025
A STRONG & GROWING PHARMA HUB
Pharma by Volume (metric tonnes)
• 15,011 Metric Tons of pharma trade valued at $6.82 billion in 2024.
• Average of 17,373 Metric tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo per year between 2020 and 2024.
• Pharmaceuticals is MIA’s #4 top export commodity by volume and by value (2024).
Many of MIA’s top pharma trading partners above have airports that similarly developed a community-based approach to CEIV certification.
CEIV Pharma airport communities are committed to global best practices and help in establishing safer pharma trade lanes with MIA.
Puerto Rico
is a major producer of pharmaceuticals and an important market for MIA.
In 2024, Puerto Rico exported 5,471 metric tons of pharmaceuticals valued at $15.7 billion.
While Puerto Rico is its own U.S. Customs District and cargo between MIA and Puerto Rico is considered Domestic Commerce, MIA serves as a major distribution hub for pharmaceuticals originating in Puerto Rico, transiting through Miami, and destined for European and other world markets.
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is also a designated by IATA as a CEIV certified pharmaceutical handling hub.
MIA - TOP PHARMA TRADE PARTNERS 2024
PHARMA SUPPLY CHAIN
MIA CEIV PHARMA CERTIFICATION COMMUNITY
In 2015, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized MIA as the first IATA Designated Pharma Hub Airport in the U.S. MIA received this recognition for engaging the local cargo community in the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma Certification Program; a program that prepares logistics companies to become experts at properly handling sensitive pharma products.
Ten members of the MIA cargo community have completed the CEIV Certification Program including six airline carriers, two ground handling companies, and two international freight forwarders.
MIA CARGO
FACILITIES
• #1 U.S. airport for international air freight.
• 3.66 million sq ft (339,836 sq m) total of combined warehouse and office space.
• 513,955 sq ft (47,748 sq m) of on-airport refrigerated warehouse space for temperature controlled products.
• 30,000+ sq ft of dedicated pharma cooler space on airport.
WHAT IS PHARMA.AERO?
An exclusive international association made up of CEIV Certified airport communities, airport operators, other pharma transport industry stakeholders, and with the active involvement of pharma manufacturers (shippers).
MISSION STATEMENT:
Foster collaboration among CEIV pharma certified airport communities around the world.
VISION:
Achieve excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for pharma shippers.
STRATEGIC AIRPORT MEMBERS
STRATEGIC LIFE SCIENCE MANUFACTURER MEMBERS
FULL MEMBERS
OBJECTIVES/GOALS:
Become a strategic partner for pharma shippers
Advocate the best interests of the pharma industry
Develop air cargo as a reliable transportation mode for pharma
Become /remain leaders in developing cool chain solutions for pharma
WHAT PHARMA.AERO DOES:
Connect CEIV airport communities with pharma shippers
Share market knowledge, expertise, and best practices thus creating value for its members
Organize and collaborate in local/ regional pharma shippers fora, workshops and networking events
Develop and strengthen global pharma air cargo routes