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Pharma and healthcare logistics – GDP-compliant transport for the life sciences

For the life sciences and healthcare, Speed Logistics runs GDP-oriented direct transports without transhipment – from an urgent laboratory shipment in a sprinter van to a palletised pharma consignment in a 40-tonner, temperature-controlled at 2–8 °C or 15–25 °C with continuous monitoring and real-time alerts.

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Pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices allow no compromise in transport: temperature windows must be maintained without a single gap, batches documented and delivery times hit precisely. For companies in the life sciences and healthcare, Speed Logistics runs GDP-oriented direct transports without transhipment – from an urgent laboratory shipment in a sprinter van to a palletised pharma consignment in a 40-t articulated truck.

You receive a fixed-price quote within a few hours, and our dispatch team is personally reachable around the clock. On request we handle the complete door-to-door process including customs – from EXW to DDP, also for non-EU lanes such as Türkiye, North Africa or the Gulf region.

Scope of services for pharma, diagnostics and medical technology

Among other things, we transport finished medicinal products and active ingredients, diagnostic kits and laboratory reagents, medical devices and hospital equipment, as well as sensitive analytical instruments. Typical assignments are express freight between a production site and a contract manufacturer, replenishment for clinics and wholesalers, or the time-critical shipment of clinical trial material.

  • Temperature-controlled transport in the 2–8 °C and 15–25 °C ranges with active climate control
  • Continuous temperature monitoring with real-time alerts in the event of deviations
  • Direct transport without transhipment – one vehicle, one responsibility, no interface risks
  • CMR insurance, with additional cover for high-value shipments on request

GDP-compliant cold chain as a core competence

In healthcare logistics, the uninterrupted cold chain is decisive. Our dispatch team plans pharma transports on a GDP-oriented basis: qualified equipment, documented pre-cooling, temperature recording over the entire route and clearly defined escalation paths should anything deviate from the plan en route. Thanks to live GPS tracking you always know where your shipment is – important for goods-in planning and QA releases.

Security for high-value cargo

Medicines and medical technology are theft-prone goods. For security-relevant shipments we rely on measures aligned with the TAPA FSR standard: sealed, locked load compartments, continuous shipment tracking and trained drivers with clear handover protocols. This keeps the supply chain traceable from the plant to the loading dock.

Process: from enquiry to proof of delivery

You tell us the collection and delivery address, temperature requirement, weight and time window – we calculate a transparent fixed price including loading, insurance and tracking. Once the order is placed, we assign the right vehicle, often the same day. After delivery you receive the proof of delivery and, on request, the temperature log for your documentation.

Non-EU transports with customs clearance

For pharma and healthcare exports to Türkiye, North Africa, the Middle East or Central Asia we organise the complete customs clearance: export declaration, T1/T2 transit procedures and – for temporary movements, such as trade-fair equipment or demo units – the ATA Carnet. You supply the goods data; we take care of the paperwork, border clearance and on-time delivery.

Your advantages with pharma and healthcare transport

As the premium freight forwarder of Logisticoo GmbH, based in Berlin, we combine the diligence of regulated industries with the speed of an express dispatch operation: you speak with dispatchers who accompany your shipment personally – from the first call to the temperature log. Our multilingual dispatch team (German, English, Russian, Turkish) makes coordination with consignees in Eastern Europe, Türkiye and the Gulf region easier. For recurring lanes, such as weekly replenishment for wholesalers or clinics, we set up fixed departure days with agreed time windows.

A note on sanctioned markets: transports connected with Russia, Belarus or Iran are reviewed case by case before acceptance, and we handle only goods and procedures that are permissible under the current sanctions situation – for example goods categories with a humanitarian exemption, always with complete documentation.

Frequently asked questions: Pharma & Healthcare

Which temperature ranges does Speed Logistics cover for pharma transports?

We run temperature-controlled transports in the two pharma-relevant ranges of 2–8 °C (cold chain) and 15–25 °C (ambient) with active climate control. The temperature is recorded and monitored throughout the entire journey; in the event of a deviation, an alert is triggered to our 24/7 dispatch team, which takes corrective action immediately.

What does GDP-compliant transport mean in concrete terms?

GDP (Good Distribution Practice) describes good distribution practice for medicinal products. In concrete terms this means: qualified, pre-cooled equipment, gap-free temperature documentation, defined responsibilities and traceable handovers. Speed Logistics plans pharma direct transports according to these principles and provides you with the temperature log after delivery on request.

Why is a direct transport more sensible for healthcare goods than groupage?

With groupage your goods are handled multiple times – every cross-docking step means a risk of temperature excursion, damage and loss. A direct transport takes the shipment from sender to consignee without transhipment: one vehicle, one uninterrupted cold chain, one predictable time window. For pharma and diagnostics, this is the safest route.

How quickly can an urgent laboratory shipment start?

After your enquiry you receive a fixed-price quote within a few hours; where a vehicle is available, collection is often possible the same day. For smaller shipments such as reagents or trial material we deploy 3.5-t sprinter vans – that noticeably shortens provisioning and loading times.

Does Speed Logistics also transport medical devices to non-EU countries?

Yes. We carry medical devices and pharma goods to Türkiye, North Africa, the Middle East, West Africa and Central Asia – including complete customs clearance from the export declaration through T1/T2 procedures to import at the consignee. Delivery terms are freely selectable from EXW to DDP.

How are high-value medical devices secured against theft and damage?

Security-relevant shipments travel in sealed, locked load compartments with live GPS tracking and documented handovers to TAPA FSR-oriented standards. We secure sensitive equipment with suitable load securing and premium handling. In addition to CMR liability, you can take out extended value insurance for the full value of the goods. This way theft, transport and handling risks are all covered equally.

Which mistakes break the cold chain in healthcare transport?

The most common are missing or non-qualified pre-cooling, transhipment via hubs, and condensation risks from unfavourable loading and unloading windows. Speed Logistics dispatches pharma transports on a GDP-oriented basis with qualified equipment, documented pre-cooling and direct transport without transhipment – plus defined escalation paths should anything deviate from the plan en route.

Why does Speed Logistics review transports connected with Russia, Belarus or Iran before acceptance?

For sanctioned markets, the sanctions and export-control situation in force at the time applies. We review such shipments case by case before acceptance and handle only goods and procedures that are permissible under that situation – for example goods categories with a humanitarian exemption, always with complete documentation. This keeps the supply chain legally compliant.

Request pharma & healthcare

Contact our dispatch team – fixed-price quote within hours, available 24/7.