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Research-backed articles on cold chain best practices, regulatory compliance, and life science logistics from our team of specialists.

The pharmaceutical logistics sector is subject to ongoing regulatory change. New GDP guidelines, updated customs requirements, and advances in cold chain monitoring technology reshape the practical requirements of compliant pharmaceutical transport on a continuous basis. Our specialist team draws on direct experience arranging pharmaceutical shipments across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific — covering temperature-controlled transport, air and sea freight, clinical trial IMP logistics, and customs regulatory consulting. Whether you are a quality manager preparing for a GDP audit, a logistics coordinator managing a complex cold chain, or a researcher arranging sample transport, our articles address the day-to-day challenges of pharma logistics.

Each article on this blog is written by our in-house pharmaceutical logistics specialists, drawing on practical experience from hundreds of temperature-controlled shipments arranged from our Düsseldorf hub. Topics are selected based on the questions we receive most frequently from clients across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors — ensuring every article addresses real challenges in pharmaceutical supply chain management.

Pharma logistics is a specialised discipline that demands precision at every step of the supply chain — from thermal packaging selection to GDP documentation and customs clearance. This blog covers the practical requirements of pharmaceutical transport: temperature-controlled cold chain, air and sea freight, clinical trial courier services, and the regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical distribution in Europe and worldwide.

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Browse all articles below, organised across four topic categories: Cold Chain, Compliance, Clinical Trials, and Industry Trends. Each article is written by our specialist team and reviewed for technical accuracy against current regulatory guidance. We publish new content regularly as GDP requirements evolve and new challenges emerge in pharmaceutical transport and cold chain management.

Cold Chain

Temperature Excursion Management: Prevention and Response

How to prevent temperature excursions during pharmaceutical transport and what to do when they occur — risk assessment, CAPA procedures, and documentation.

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Cold Chain

Dry Ice vs Liquid Nitrogen: Choosing the Right Cryogenic Shipping Method

A practical comparison of dry ice and liquid nitrogen for cryogenic pharmaceutical shipments — covering temperature ranges, duration, regulations, and cost.

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Compliance

IATA Pharmaceutical Handling: DGR Requirements Explained

A breakdown of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for pharmaceutical shippers — UN numbers, packing instructions, documentation, and airline acceptance requirements.

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Industry Trends

Clinical Trial Logistics: Maintaining Chain of Custody

Best practices for IMP transport in clinical trials — chain of custody documentation, temperature monitoring, site handover procedures, and ICH-GCP compliance.

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Industry Trends

EU Pharma Supply Chain Trends 2026

Key trends shaping the European pharmaceutical supply chain in 2026 — serialisation compliance, nearshoring, digital documentation, and sustainability requirements.

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