BIOPHARM Services: Precision for Sensitive Pharmaceutical Products
Biopharmaceutical products place the highest demands on transport, storage and documentation. A single temperature excursion or incomplete paperwork can render goods unusable — and result in significant costs.
As an experienced 4PL coordinator, we manage the entire process chain for your pharmaceutical goods: from collection through the unbroken cold chain to customs clearance and delivery documentation.
Our BIOPHARM Services
Temperature-Controlled Transport & Cold Chain
- Transport in the chilled range +2°C to +8°C (GDP-compliant)
- Deep-freeze chain from -20°C to -198°C on request
- Validated insulated containers (passive shippers, dry ice, LN₂)
- Continuous temperature monitoring and recording
- Alerts on deviation from target temperature range
Documentation & Paperwork
- Preparation of all transport-relevant documents
- Delivery notes, packing lists, temperature logs
- GDP-compliant records for audits
- Batch and serial number capture
- Electronic archiving in accordance with regulatory requirements
Customs Clearance & Border Processing
- Import and export customs clearance for pharmaceutical goods
- Coordination of permits (FOPH, Swissmedic)
- CITES documentation for biological substances on request
- Bonded warehouse and transit procedures
- Complete customs documentation for international authorities
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- GDP-compliant processes (Good Distribution Practice)
- Unbroken chain of custody for all shipments
- Deviation management and escalation processes
- Regular qualification of transport equipment
- Support during supplier audits
Special Transport & Emergency Service
- 24/7 emergency transport for urgent deliveries
- Blood products, transplant tissue, cell therapeutics
- Couriers with specialist training for biological hazardous goods (ADR P650)
- Discreet handling of sensitive consignments
Target Groups
Our BIOPHARM Services are designed for:
- Pharmaceutical companies: Manufacturers, contract manufacturers, distributors
- Biotech companies: Cell therapy, gene therapy, diagnostics
- Hospitals & clinics: Blood products, cytostatics, speciality preparations
- Research institutes: Samples, cell cultures, reagents
- Pharmacies & wholesalers: Temperature-sensitive medicines
Why 4PL for BIOPHARM?
- One point of contact for transport, documentation and customs
- Regulatory expertise — we understand the requirements of Swissmedic, EMA and FDA
- Network of specialised cold chain logistics partners in Switzerland and Europe
- Full traceability of all shipments in real time