Pharma@FRA Europe's leading pharmaceutical hub

Located in the heart of Europe, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has everything that is needed for the global transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. Frankfurt connects the world – reliably, efficiently, and at the highest standards of quality. Welcome to Europe's biggest PharmaHub!
200000.0
Pharmaceutical and healthcare freight annually
1000000.0
Pharmaceutical products per week
74.0
of the cargo community expect pharmaceutical growth in Frankfurt

“Frankfurt Airport is Europe’s leading pharmaceutical hub – an essential player in the global healthcare supply chain. Fraport works together with its many partners in the cargo community to provide comprehensive expertise, optimal infrastructure, and certified processes, with the aim of ensuring the highest levels of quality and reliability in pharmaceutical handling.”

Dr. Pierre Dominique Prümm, Executive Director Aviation and Infrastructure

 

 

 

Pharmaceutical competence at a glance

Our interactive map displays a selection of the many pharmaceutical service providers at the Frankfurt CargoHub – from specialized logistics companies, to airlines, cargo handlers, and ground services providers. They all make up the local cargo community, and work together with Fraport to build a strong network focused on delivering the highest levels of quality and seamless processes. Transparency, geographical proximity, and clearly defined services form the basis for safe and efficient pharmaceutical transportation – with everything handled locally at the hub.  You can find an overview here of all service providers in the Frankfurt cargo community.

TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH

TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH handles the creation of air waybills (AWB) and full customs clearance for pharmaceutical consignments. The service supports seamless and compliant processing for international goods transportation.

Further information can be found on the website of TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH 

 

Category: Logistics

CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH

As part of the CHI Cargo Group, CHI Cold Chain Solutions specializes in pharmaceuticals logistics and operates GDP-certified transportation and storage facilities in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Amsterdam. CHI focuses on temperature-sensitive goods - including pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and packaging materials - and provides comprehensive solutions for the complete cool chain spectrum from  -200°C to +20°C. CHI provides flexible, scalable services that are tailored to the highest industry standards.

Further information can be found on the website of CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo operates one of Europe’s biggest and most modern pharmaceutical hubs at Frankfurt Airport, with CEIV-certified infrastructure for time-critical, temperature-sensitive consignments. The CEIV-certified airline guarantees consistent active and passive temperature control in the range from -20 °C to +30 °C – in both air freight and in its comprehensive road feeder network. The range of services also includes special containers, comprehensive temperature monitoring, dangerous goods services, and more than 200 offices worldwide – of which over half are CEIV or GDP-certified.

Further information can be found on the website of Lufthansa Cargo AG

 

Category: Airlines

PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG

PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG supplies consistent, controlled temperature management services for pharmaceutical products along the entire process chain – from the unloading of trucks, to handling and storage, and handover to ground handling services. Three temperature zones are available: 2 to 8 °C, 15 to 25 °C, and deep freezing to –25 °C.

Further information can be found on the website of PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG

 

Category: Handling companies

Aviapharm GmbH

Aviapharm provides cross-docking and short-term storage for pharmaceutical products in three controlled temperature zones: Deep freezing (-15 to -25 °C), refrigeration (+2 to +8 °C), and controlled room temperature (+15 to +25 °C). The services are tailored to meet the needs of temperature-sensitive consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Aviapharm GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

DoKaSch TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS GmbH

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions GmbH supplies rentals of active, temperature-controlled “Opticooler” (RKN and RAP) air cargo containers. These enable the safe transport of pharmaceutical products in the 2–8 °C and 15–25 °C temperature zones. The services offered also include 24/7 technical support and continuous monitoring.

Further information can be found on the website of DoKaSch TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS GmbH

 

Category: Other cargo service providers

LUG aircargo handling GmbH

LUG Aircargo Handling GmbH accepts, stores, and handles temperature-controlled pharmaceutical consignments, including the handling of active containers. The company offers specialized storage spaces across three temperature zones: CRT (15 to 25 °C), COL (2 to 8 °C) ,and FRO (-15 to -25°C). LUG has been IATA CEIV-certified since 2018 and therefore meets the highest pharmaceutical logistics standards.

Further information can be found on the website of LUG aircargo handling GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Celebi Cargo GmbH

Celebi Cargo GmbH offers specialized pharmaceutical handling and temperature-controlled handling (TCP) for temperature-sensitive consignments. Two temperature zones are available: Refrigeration from +2 °C to +8 °C and controlled room temperature from +15 °C to +25 °C. Celebi is both CEIV and Envirotainer QEP-certified and therefore meets the highest standards in the temperature-controlled air freight industry. The range of services includes 24/7 acceptance of freight, a specialized pharmaceutical team, and active temperature monitoring across the entire process chain. The company also offers a separate refrigeration facility for dangerous goods that meets the needs of these sensitive consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Celebi  Cargo GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH

Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH provides GDP-certified handling and temperature-controlled transportation solutions for pharmaceuticals logistics. The focus is on refrigerated trucking, which ensures the cool chain is also reliably maintained during ground transportation.

Further information can be found on the website of Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services

FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services supplies comprehensive handling and storage of temperature-controlled goods in the 2 to 8 °C and 15 to 25 °C temperature zones. The company operates several temperature-controlled storage areas, thermo boxes and trailers, is CEIV, GDP and Envirotainer QEP-certified, and supports around 50 airline clients. The service includes 24/7 receipt of freight, dedicated specialist staff, active temperature monitoring, and a separate cooling facility for dangerous goods.

Further information can be found on the website of FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services

 

Category: Handling companies

Schenker

Schenker supplies GDP-compliant, temperature-controlled cross-dock solutions and comprehensive value added services for all kinds of pharmaceutical consignments – for both active and passive cooling. Its portfolio of services includes the supply and preconditioning of packaging materials, data-driven 24/7 temperature and GPS monitoring, including the provision of tracker devices. Sustainable logistics services and customized risk analyses are also offered for specific transportation routes.

Further information can be found on the website of Schenker

 

Category: Logistics

CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH

CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH operates a GDP-certified cross-docking hub spanning 2000 m², covering the common temperature zones from 15 to 25 °C (CTR), 2 to 8 °C (COL) and -21 °C (FRZ). The Healthcare Competence Center provides tailored logistics solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Further information can be found on the website of CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH 

 

Category: Logistics

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG provides comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions across the entire supply chain – from temperature-controlled packaging systems to cross-docking, ULD build-up, preconditioning, re-icing, and gel pack exchange. The company covers all temperature zones from -80 °C to +25 °C and operates a dedicated pharmaceutical charter network to ensure consistent cool chains. Other services offered include GPS/GSM-based temperature monitoring and specialized services such as trial logistics (R&D phase), new product launches, cell and gene therapy transportation, direct to/from patient services, dangerous goods logistics, and management of time-critical consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

 

Category: Logistics

DACHSER SE

DACHSER SE provides comprehensive services across the entire pharmaceutical logistics chain  – from transport and temperature-controlled storage through to packaging and customs clearance. The company also provides support for optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains with tailored solutions.

Further information can be found on the website of DACHSER SE 

 

Category: Logistics

ATC Aviation Services AG

ATC Aviation offers specialized solutions for marketing passive and active pharmaceutical products, as well as outsourced sales and operational management services for freight.

Further infortmation can be found on the website of ATC Aviation Services AG

 

Category: General Sales Agents

Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH

Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH accepts, stores, and handles (assembly and disassembly) pharmaceutical pallets in temperature-controlled zones from 2 to 8 °C, 15 to 25 °C, and 2 bis 25°C, including active & passive containers. The company also offers various packaging solutions for pharmaceutical products. Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH has been CEIV-certified since 2017 and therefore meets the highest pharmaceutical logistics standards. The company is open around the clock and has highly qualified, trained staff.

Further information can be found on the website of Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH

 

Category: Handing companies

TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH

TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH handles the creation of air waybills (AWB) and full customs clearance for pharmaceutical consignments. The service supports seamless and compliant processing for international goods transportation.

Further information can be found on the website of TradeLog Transport und Handel GmbH 

 

Category: Logistics

CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH

As part of the CHI Cargo Group, CHI Cold Chain Solutions specializes in pharmaceuticals logistics and operates GDP-certified transportation and storage facilities in Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Amsterdam. CHI focuses on temperature-sensitive goods - including pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and packaging materials - and provides comprehensive solutions for the complete cool chain spectrum from  -200°C to +20°C. CHI provides flexible, scalable services that are tailored to the highest industry standards.

Further information can be found on the website of CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo operates one of Europe’s biggest and most modern pharmaceutical hubs at Frankfurt Airport, with CEIV-certified infrastructure for time-critical, temperature-sensitive consignments. The CEIV-certified airline guarantees consistent active and passive temperature control in the range from -20 °C to +30 °C – in both air freight and in its comprehensive road feeder network. The range of services also includes special containers, comprehensive temperature monitoring, dangerous goods services, and more than 200 offices worldwide – of which over half are CEIV or GDP-certified.

Further information can be found on the website of Lufthansa Cargo AG

 

Category: Airlines

PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG

PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG supplies consistent, controlled temperature management services for pharmaceutical products along the entire process chain – from the unloading of trucks, to handling and storage, and handover to ground handling services. Three temperature zones are available: 2 to 8 °C, 15 to 25 °C, and deep freezing to –25 °C.

Further information can be found on the website of PCF Perishable-Center GmbH & Co. KG

 

Category: Handling companies

Aviapharm GmbH

Aviapharm provides cross-docking and short-term storage for pharmaceutical products in three controlled temperature zones: Deep freezing (-15 to -25 °C), refrigeration (+2 to +8 °C), and controlled room temperature (+15 to +25 °C). The services are tailored to meet the needs of temperature-sensitive consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Aviapharm GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

DoKaSch TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS GmbH

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions GmbH supplies rentals of active, temperature-controlled “Opticooler” (RKN and RAP) air cargo containers. These enable the safe transport of pharmaceutical products in the 2–8 °C and 15–25 °C temperature zones. The services offered also include 24/7 technical support and continuous monitoring.

Further information can be found on the website of DoKaSch TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS GmbH

 

Category: Other cargo service providers

LUG aircargo handling GmbH

LUG Aircargo Handling GmbH accepts, stores, and handles temperature-controlled pharmaceutical consignments, including the handling of active containers. The company offers specialized storage spaces across three temperature zones: CRT (15 to 25 °C), COL (2 to 8 °C) ,and FRO (-15 to -25°C). LUG has been IATA CEIV-certified since 2018 and therefore meets the highest pharmaceutical logistics standards.

Further information can be found on the website of LUG aircargo handling GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Celebi Cargo GmbH

Celebi Cargo GmbH offers specialized pharmaceutical handling and temperature-controlled handling (TCP) for temperature-sensitive consignments. Two temperature zones are available: Refrigeration from +2 °C to +8 °C and controlled room temperature from +15 °C to +25 °C. Celebi is both CEIV and Envirotainer QEP-certified and therefore meets the highest standards in the temperature-controlled air freight industry. The range of services includes 24/7 acceptance of freight, a specialized pharmaceutical team, and active temperature monitoring across the entire process chain. The company also offers a separate refrigeration facility for dangerous goods that meets the needs of these sensitive consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Celebi  Cargo GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH

Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH provides GDP-certified handling and temperature-controlled transportation solutions for pharmaceuticals logistics. The focus is on refrigerated trucking, which ensures the cool chain is also reliably maintained during ground transportation.

Further information can be found on the website of Sovereign Speed FRA GmbH

 

Category: Handling companies

FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services

FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services supplies comprehensive handling and storage of temperature-controlled goods in the 2 to 8 °C and 15 to 25 °C temperature zones. The company operates several temperature-controlled storage areas, thermo boxes and trailers, is CEIV, GDP and Envirotainer QEP-certified, and supports around 50 airline clients. The service includes 24/7 receipt of freight, dedicated specialist staff, active temperature monitoring, and a separate cooling facility for dangerous goods.

Further information can be found on the website of FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services

 

Category: Handling companies

Schenker

Schenker supplies GDP-compliant, temperature-controlled cross-dock solutions and comprehensive value added services for all kinds of pharmaceutical consignments – for both active and passive cooling. Its portfolio of services includes the supply and preconditioning of packaging materials, data-driven 24/7 temperature and GPS monitoring, including the provision of tracker devices. Sustainable logistics services and customized risk analyses are also offered for specific transportation routes.

Further information can be found on the website of Schenker

 

Category: Logistics

CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH

CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH operates a GDP-certified cross-docking hub spanning 2000 m², covering the common temperature zones from 15 to 25 °C (CTR), 2 to 8 °C (COL) and -21 °C (FRZ). The Healthcare Competence Center provides tailored logistics solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Further information can be found on the website of CEVA Air & Ocean Germany GmbH 

 

Category: Logistics

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG provides comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions across the entire supply chain – from temperature-controlled packaging systems to cross-docking, ULD build-up, preconditioning, re-icing, and gel pack exchange. The company covers all temperature zones from -80 °C to +25 °C and operates a dedicated pharmaceutical charter network to ensure consistent cool chains. Other services offered include GPS/GSM-based temperature monitoring and specialized services such as trial logistics (R&D phase), new product launches, cell and gene therapy transportation, direct to/from patient services, dangerous goods logistics, and management of time-critical consignments.

Further information can be found on the website of Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

 

Category: Logistics

DACHSER SE

DACHSER SE provides comprehensive services across the entire pharmaceutical logistics chain  – from transport and temperature-controlled storage through to packaging and customs clearance. The company also provides support for optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains with tailored solutions.

Further information can be found on the website of DACHSER SE 

 

Category: Logistics

ATC Aviation Services AG

ATC Aviation offers specialized solutions for marketing passive and active pharmaceutical products, as well as outsourced sales and operational management services for freight.

Further infortmation can be found on the website of ATC Aviation Services AG

 

Category: General Sales Agents

Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH

Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH accepts, stores, and handles (assembly and disassembly) pharmaceutical pallets in temperature-controlled zones from 2 to 8 °C, 15 to 25 °C, and 2 bis 25°C, including active & passive containers. The company also offers various packaging solutions for pharmaceutical products. Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH has been CEIV-certified since 2017 and therefore meets the highest pharmaceutical logistics standards. The company is open around the clock and has highly qualified, trained staff.

Further information can be found on the website of Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH

 

Category: Handing companies

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