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Health Logistics

It's one thing to say you care about healthcare, but another thing to show it. We Care.

Delivering Excellence in Healthcare Logistics

DHL Health Logistics provides comprehensive solutions across both conventional and advanced healthcare sectors, including consumer health, medical devices, biopharma, and clinical trials. Built on over 30 years of Life Sciences & Healthcare experience and expertise, our integrated, end-to-end global network spans over 220 countries, ensuring timely delivery of healthcare shipments in the right condition anywhere in the world – all guided by our purpose: We Care.

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GDP/GXP Certified Site in 43 Countries

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Life Sciences-Certified Air and Ocean Freight Stations

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Countries offer World Medical Express

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Clinical Trial Depots

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Tailored Logistics Across Critical Subsectors

End-to-end solutions across Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Pharma, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Consumer Healthcare, Aid & Relief and Animal Health ensure patients receive the critical care they need. Our sector expertise and people-driven approach safeguards the product integrity at every stage.

DHL Health Logistics brings our Life Sciences and Healthcare expertise together under one global brand. Our healthcare specialists connect the strength of our integrated network across borders, delivering consistent, end-to-end solutions with the agility complex supply chains demand and the end patient in mind.

Claudia Roa, President Life Sciences and Healthcare Sector at DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation

Pharmaceuticals 

Pharmaceutical supply chains are under pressure to target cost reduction and operational efficiency while remaining compliant within a complex regulatory environment and delivering to an increasing number of end-user locations. DHL has more than 20 years of experience managing pharmaceutical supply chains to help you stay cool under pressure and deliver.

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Specialty Pharma

A new age of specialty pharmaceuticals, enabled by pharma companies’ huge investments in Research and Development, is transforming the lives of patients with complex, chronic or rare illnesses. We deliver an array of solutions that improve health outcomes for patients, via a global network and local expertise that ensures wide access to healthcare. Tailored to the specific needs of our customers, we treat specialty pharmaceuticals with the care that patients depend on.

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Medical Devices

Whether low-value disposable items or high-value capital equipment, DHL provides end-to-end lifecycle services with scale, visibility, and flexibility. From device final mile to spare parts delivery, returns, and disposal, we want to ensure every medical device has the potential to change someone's life. 

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Clinical Trials

Supply chains must be ready to handle the accelerated pace and complexity of modern clinical research and new generations of virtual, hybrid, and adaptive trial design. We’re here to make the thousands of connections between researchers, sponsors, and patients compliant, safe, and effortless.

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Consumer Healthcare

Consumers are becoming more proactive in the management of their wellbeing through self-care. Ageing populations are looking for a wider variety of healthcare options. Markets are growing across new geographies, and e-commerce volume is increasing. At DHL, we understand the importance of maximizing on-shelf and online product availability to maximize sales opportunities. Our globally standardized processes and investment into automation and robotics will help you achieve cost and operational efficiency across your end-to-end supply chain. 

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Aid and Relief

Public health, humanitarian, and non-governmental organizations look to DHL to provide the necessary supply chain expertise for the storage and distribution of all categories of medical goods, as well as essential aid and relief supplies. Smart and resilient supply chains reduce waste, speed up response times, and make funds go further. They strengthen health systems to bring the world closer to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of good health and well-being for all.

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Animal Health

Pet owners and livestock managers are demanding customized healthcare solutions that are accessible and ethically responsible. The need for stable access to veterinary services, disease control, and cost-effective pharmaceuticals is paramount.

DHL is the trusted logistics partner to the Animal Health sector, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable supply chain solutions. Our strategically located facilities expedite the delivery of vital supplies, reduce lead times, and meet peak demand. Whether you are delivering bulk treatments to commercial farmers or bespoke treatments to pet owners around the world, we have a solution ready for you.

We provide complete control and visibility of your supply chain, offering dedicated or shared solutions based on your unique requirements. Our expertise in sustainability not only meets regulatory standards, but also reduces costs. As the Animal Health market grows, we're here to support your success and the well-being of animals and their human companions.

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Pharmaceuticals 

Pharmaceutical supply chains are under pressure to target cost reduction and operational efficiency while remaining compliant within a complex regulatory environment and delivering to an increasing number of end-user locations. DHL has more than 20 years of experience managing pharmaceutical supply chains to help you stay cool under pressure and deliver.

Read More

Specialty Pharma

A new age of specialty pharmaceuticals, enabled by pharma companies’ huge investments in Research and Development, is transforming the lives of patients with complex, chronic or rare illnesses. We deliver an array of solutions that improve health outcomes for patients, via a global network and local expertise that ensures wide access to healthcare. Tailored to the specific needs of our customers, we treat specialty pharmaceuticals with the care that patients depend on.

Read More

Medical Devices

Whether low-value disposable items or high-value capital equipment, DHL provides end-to-end lifecycle services with scale, visibility, and flexibility. From device final mile to spare parts delivery, returns, and disposal, we want to ensure every medical device has the potential to change someone's life. 

Read More

Clinical Trials

Supply chains must be ready to handle the accelerated pace and complexity of modern clinical research and new generations of virtual, hybrid, and adaptive trial design. We’re here to make the thousands of connections between researchers, sponsors, and patients compliant, safe, and effortless.

Read More

Consumer Healthcare

Consumers are becoming more proactive in the management of their wellbeing through self-care. Ageing populations are looking for a wider variety of healthcare options. Markets are growing across new geographies, and e-commerce volume is increasing. At DHL, we understand the importance of maximizing on-shelf and online product availability to maximize sales opportunities. Our globally standardized processes and investment into automation and robotics will help you achieve cost and operational efficiency across your end-to-end supply chain. 

Read More

Aid and Relief

Public health, humanitarian, and non-governmental organizations look to DHL to provide the necessary supply chain expertise for the storage and distribution of all categories of medical goods, as well as essential aid and relief supplies. Smart and resilient supply chains reduce waste, speed up response times, and make funds go further. They strengthen health systems to bring the world closer to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of good health and well-being for all.

Read More

Animal Health

Pet owners and livestock managers are demanding customized healthcare solutions that are accessible and ethically responsible. The need for stable access to veterinary services, disease control, and cost-effective pharmaceuticals is paramount.

DHL is the trusted logistics partner to the Animal Health sector, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable supply chain solutions. Our strategically located facilities expedite the delivery of vital supplies, reduce lead times, and meet peak demand. Whether you are delivering bulk treatments to commercial farmers or bespoke treatments to pet owners around the world, we have a solution ready for you.

We provide complete control and visibility of your supply chain, offering dedicated or shared solutions based on your unique requirements. Our expertise in sustainability not only meets regulatory standards, but also reduces costs. As the Animal Health market grows, we're here to support your success and the well-being of animals and their human companions.

Explore More

DHL Health Logistics Case Studies

Review a range of in-depth healthcare logistics case studies and discover practical examples of how we helped our customers stay at the cutting edge of Life Sciences and Healthcare logistics.

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Life Sciences and Healthcare business insights and logistics innovations from across the world of DHL. Explore Our Insights and Specialized Industry Capabilities.

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