Life Science and Healthcare Logistics Solutions
Global logistics solutions designed for the highest standards of care
In the life sciences and healthcare sector, logistics performance directly affects product integrity, regulatory compliance and patient safety. DHL Global Forwarding supports pharmaceutical, biotech, specialized therapies, radiopharmacy and medical technology companies with GDP- and GxP-compliant logistics solutions for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments across global air and ocean freight.
Our life sciences and healthcare offering brings together validated processes, global networks, and industry expertise to help customers manage complex supply chains with confidence.
Built for Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chains
From advanced therapies and clinical trials to global pharmaceutical distribution, life sciences and healthcare supply chains demand precision, resilience and traceability. DHL Health Logistics combines deep sector expertise, a fully integrated global network and compliant logistics solutions to protect product integrity, ensure patient safety and support sustainable growth across the healthcare value chain.
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Air Freight: Pharma and Temperature-Controlled Solutions
For urgent, high-value or highly sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, temperature-controlled air freight solutions provide fast, reliable transport under tightly controlled conditions.
These solutions are ideal for clinical trials, commercial pharmaceuticals, biologics, and other temperature‑sensitive products requiring speed and flexibility.
Our Pharma and Temperature‑Controlled Air Freight solutions are designed to:
- Maintain product integrity across defined temperature ranges
- Support time‑critical and high‑priority shipments
- Provide proactive monitoring and exception management
- Meet Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements
Ocean Freight: Ocean ThermoNet
When efficiency, sustainability and scalability are key considerations, Ocean ThermoNet provides a reliable temperature-controlled ocean freight solution for pharmaceuticals with stable temperature requirements.
This solution is well‑suited for commercial pharmaceuticals and Life Science products with stable temperature requirements and defined transit times.
Ocean ThermoNet is designed to:
- Support stable, long‑haul temperature‑controlled transport
- Offer qualified trade lanes and carrier partnerships
- Reduce risk through standardized processes and monitoring
- Provide a cost-effective alternative for suitable pharmaceutical products
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Explore TradeConnect: Our Unique Customs Solution
Our industry-leading customs brokerage solution – DHL TradeConnect – provides you the clarity to act faster and the knowledge to optimize performance – helping you make customs a strategic part of your supply chain. With customs as part of your strategy, your entire supply chain performs better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DHL provides end-to-end life sciences and healthcare logistics solutions for pharmaceuticals, biologics, clinical trials, medical devices and consumer healthcare across a global, GDP-compliant network.
DHL manages temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments through a GDP- and GxP-compliant global cold chain network with real-time monitoring and validated packaging.
DHL ensures visibility and regulatory compliance through DHL LifeTrack, providing real-time shipment tracking, proactive risk alerts and audit-ready documentation.
DHL supports complex and time-critical life sciences shipments worldwide through certified specialists, multimodal transport and a globally integrated network.
DHL supports sustainable healthcare logistics by optimising transport networks, expanding reusable cold chain solutions and helping customers reduce Scope 3 emissions.