Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2025 Heads to Japan with Strong Backing from Top Japanese Logistics Leaders
(IN SHORT) Kansai Airports, ANA Cargo Inc., and NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. will serve as platinum sponsors for the Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2025, which will be held in Osaka and Kyoto from September 16–19. Organized by Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp, the event is a premier educational program aimed at advancing logistics practices in the pharmaceutical sector. Japan’s role as a global pharmaceutical hub makes it a fitting host for this year’s edition. The program will feature discussions on market trends, sustainable technology, and value chain strategies, culminating in a visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. The sponsors reaffirm their dedication to strengthening pharmaceutical logistics through innovation and strategic partnerships.
(PRESS RELEASE) OSAKA, 2025-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Kansai Airports, ANA Cargo Inc., and NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. are proud to announce their joint platinum sponsorship of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2025 (PLMC™), a global industry-leading training initiative set to take place in Osaka and Kyoto from September 16 to 19, 2025. This collaboration is backed by the leadership of Yoshiyuki Yamaya, Representative Director and CEO of Kansai Airports; Kenichi Wakiya, President of ANA Cargo Inc.; and Satoshi Horikiri, President and Representative Director of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
PLMC™ is a high-level professional development program focused on enhancing logistics capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector. Co-organized by Pharma.Aero—a global non-profit consortium of pharmaceutical companies, CEIV Pharma-certified airports, and logistics stakeholders—and the University of Antwerp, this annual event rotates through global host cities, spotlighting innovation and cooperation in pharma logistics.
Japan, one of the top five pharmaceutical markets globally, and a pivotal hub in life sciences and medical technology, was selected as this year’s host nation. The 2025 edition of the Masterclass will offer an in-depth curriculum that merges academic insight with practical industry perspectives, creating a unique venue for knowledge exchange and long-term partnership building between academia and the logistics industry.
Key topics for the 2025 program include:
- Evolving market dynamics and the global pharmaceutical outlook
- Strategic value chain management
- Technology’s role in sustainable logistics for life sciences
- Japan’s impact on the global life sciences landscape
- Integrated supply chain ecosystems in pharmaceuticals
The program will conclude with a curated visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, made possible through PLMC™’s collaboration with the Expo committee, providing participants a forward-looking view on innovation and sustainability.
Kansai Airports, ANA Cargo, and NX Group reaffirm their commitment to advancing the pharmaceutical industry by supporting robust, efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions. Their partnership in PLMC™ 2025 underlines their shared vision of enhancing global life science supply chains through collaboration and innovation.
For updates on this event, visit
・https://plmcprogram.com/utm_source=jpn&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=mktblank
・https://pharma.aero/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-PLMC-Japan-Overview.pdf?utm_source=jpn&utm_medium=prtn&utm_campaign=mkt
* To register for PLMC™, visit https://pharma.aero/product/pharma-logistics-masterclass-2025/blank
Inquiries about this press release
■Kansai Airports
Public Relations, Group Corporate Communications Department
TEL: +81-72-455-2201 Email: pr＠kansai-airports.co.jp
■ANA Cargo Inc.
General Affairs & Human Resources General Administration
TEL: +81-70-4926-2346 Email: ml_notice_pr@anacargo.jp
■NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
Corporate Communication Division
TEL: +81-3-5801-1212 Email: nxhd-pr@nipponexpress.com
SOURCE: ANA HOLDINGS INC
