Swissport Pharma Centers
Swissport is a trusted logistics partner in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring the safe, efficient, and transparent handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
Through state-of-the-art cooling infrastructure, strict compliance, and digital innovation, we maintain the integrity of critical medical shipments.
At key pharmaceutical hubs like Basel, Brussels, and Frankfurt, our Swissport Pharma Centers provide advanced end-to-end cooling solutions, including cargo handling in temperature-controlled warehouses, and real-time tracking.
Currently, 28 of our warehouses are certified for pharmaceutical logistics under IATA’s CEIV Pharma, the British MHRA, GDP, or other recognised industry standards.
At key pharmaceutical hubs like Basel, Brussels, and Frankfurt, our Swissport Pharma Centers provide advanced end-to-end cooling solutions, including cargo handling in temperature-controlled warehouses, and real-time tracking.
Currently, 28 of our warehouses are certified for pharmaceutical logistics under IATA’s CEIV Pharma, the British MHRA, GDP, or other recognised industry standards.
End-to-end cooling
- Our advanced cold chain infrastructure keeps pharmaceutical shipments within required temperature ranges at all times.
- Specialized storage zones cover three temperature ranges (-20°C, 2–8°C, and 15–25°C) to ensure product stability.
- Pharmaceuticals move through cooled truck docks and certified Pharma Speed Gates, minimizing apron exposure during transfer to and from aircraft.
- Swissport operates as a Cooltainer depot, ensuring storage, maintenance, and availability of preconditioned temperature-controlled ULD containers.
Digitization & innovation
- Swissport's pharmaceutical competencies are standardized and published on the Validaide platform to enable our customers to perform lane risk assessment and supplier qualification.
- Live tracking through our Cargo Portal provides customers with real-time data on shipments, flights, and storage conditions.
- Digital tools simplify and improve inspections of pharma shipments and infrastructure.
Cool+connect
Swissport’s Cool+Connect solution minimizes handling time and ensures uncompromised temperature control for 2-8°C pharmaceutical shipments.
- A dedicated 136 sqm temperature-controlled corridor enables direct factory truck access and stable conditions for cooltainer loading, safeguarding product integrity.
- 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions and handling time through optimized processes.
- Lead times are reduced by up to 3 hours before goods acceptance, and airport trucking costs by up to 50% through order consolidation.
Compliance & expertise
- Swissport guarantees full regulatory compliance with CEIV Pharma, British MHRA, and GDP standards.
- 28 Pharma Centers and 63 pharma-capable warehouses offer secure, certified handling worldwide.
- Dedicated pharma handling teams undergo specialized training to maintain the highest standards.
- Integrated quality management systems ensure regulatory adherence at every stage of the supply chain.
2025 Facts & Figures
127%
Pharma tonnage growth since 2018
579.554t
Of pharmaceuticals handled
10/10
Of the largest pharmaceutical companies trust swissport to handle their cargo
64,600m²
Temperature-controlled space available
Download our fact sheet
Explore how we handle fresh goods
Fresh products demand speed, care, and precise temperature control. Our dedicated facilities and trained teams ensure perishable goods are handled with the highest standards of quality and reliability.