Air & Sea Freight

Global reach, precision delivery

GDP-qualified air freight and GDP-compliant sea freight for pharmaceutical shipments worldwide — from single-unit express courier to full container loads, with flexible scheduling to suit your supply chain. Every shipment is temperature-monitored, GDP-documented, and handled by dedicated specialists in pharmaceutical logistics.

Transport Modes

Choose your freight solution

GDP-compliant pharmaceutical transport requires the right balance of speed, cost, and temperature control. Select a mode below to explore services, features, and typical transit times for pharmaceutical cargo on key global trade lanes.

Air Freight

Global express and standard pharmaceutical freight with competitive network rates. Bookings are managed directly with GDP-qualified carriers, ensuring pharma-specific handling from the moment your shipment reaches the tarmac

48h
Express to USA
24h
Within Europe
GDP
Certified
Express & Economy Options

Priority and standard services tailored to urgency and budget

Dangerous Goods (DGR)

GDP-certified handling of Class 6.2, Class 9, and radioactive pharmaceuticals. Dangerous goods declarations are prepared by our specially trained team in full accordance with IMDG, ADR, and DGR regulations and carrier requirements. All required documentation — including shipper's declarations and emergency response information — is included with every shipment.

Temperature-Controlled Air Freight

GDP-compliant transport at +2/+8°C, +15/+25°C, dry ice, and cryogenic ranges

Door-to-Door Coordination

Full shipment management from collection to final delivery at the consignee site

Sea Freight

Cost-effective solution for larger pharmaceutical shipment volumes

40%
Cost Savings
FCL
& LCL
GDP
Compliant
FCL & LCL Options

Full and less-than-container-load solutions for any shipment size

Reefer Container Logistics

GDP-compliant temperature-controlled containers from +2/+8°C to controlled room temperature

Port-to-Port & Door-to-Door

Flexible incoterm options with complete origin and destination handling

Customs & Documentation

Full export and import documentation support across all major trade lanes

Worldwide

Connected to every continent

Our global carrier partnerships provide direct access to airline networks, while strategic partnerships with leading shipping lines ensure comprehensive sea freight coverage. From our Düsseldorf hub, we coordinate pharmaceutical shipments to every major market worldwide.

Whether your shipment requires express pharmaceutical transport to the United States or temperature-controlled sea freight to Southeast Asia, our network of qualified partners ensures GDP-compliant handling at every touchpoint along the supply chain.

Europe

Transit from 24h

North America

Transit from 48h

Asia Pacific

Transit from 72h

Middle East

Transit from 48h

South America

Transit from 96h

Africa

Transit from 72h

Comparison

Air freight vs. sea freight

Criterion Air Freight Sea Freight
Speed Hours to days Weeks
Cost Higher per kg Lower per kg
Volume Up to pallet size Full containers
Temperature Active & passive ULDs Reefer containers
Best For Urgent, high-value Large volume, planned
Dangerous Goods DGR certified IMO/IMDG compliant
Seamless

Integrated customs clearance

International pharmaceutical shipments require meticulous customs handling. Our in-house customs expertise ensures that all regulatory requirements are met — from import and export documentation to dangerous goods declarations and country-specific compliance. We coordinate directly with customs authorities and freight carriers to prevent clearance delays, keeping your temperature-sensitive cargo within its required conditions throughout.

By integrating customs clearance directly into our freight services, we eliminate handoff delays and reduce the risk of compliance issues that could compromise your shipment timelines.

Learn more about our customs services
  • Import & export documentation
  • T1/T2 transit procedures
  • Dangerous goods declarations
  • Country-specific compliance
  • Customs valuation & classification
  • AEO certification support

All-in-one service: Our in-house customs team handles all regulatory requirements — so you can focus on your products.

Freight Enquiry

Let us plan your next pharmaceutical shipment

Whether air or sea — we find the optimal balance of speed, cost, and temperature integrity for your cargo.