cargo-partner strengthens pharmaceutical network with new GDP certifications in Germany and Türkiye
The international transport and logistics provider has further strengthened its global competence in pharmaceutical logistics by obtaining GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification in Germany and Türkiye.
cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.,operates a comprehensive network of GDP-compliant and pharma-certified locations across Europe, underlining its commitment to safety, quality, and reliability in the handling of sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products.
New GDP certifications in Germany and Türkiye
In June and July 2025, cargo-partner Germany successfully completed GDP certification for its branches in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. The certification confirms full compliance with the stringent requirements for temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceutical products and demonstrates the company’s expertise in this highly regulated market segment. In August 2025, cargo-partner Türkiye obtained GDP certification for its Istanbul branch. The scope of certification includes air, sea, and road transport services.
“Pharmaceutical logistics demands the highest level of precision and reliability,” said Ralf Reischütz, Global Head of IV Development Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare at cargo-partner. “By expanding our GDP network and investing in state-of-the-art processes and training, we are ensuring that our customers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries can rely on cargo-partner as a trusted, forward-looking logistics partner.”
A growing global network of Pharma Competence Centers
With the latest additions in Germany and Türkiye, cargo-partner’s GDP-compliant network now covers key hubs across Europe:
- Austria: Vienna, Graz, Linz
- Croatia: Zagreb
- Czech Republic: Prague
- Germany: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
- Hungary: Budapest
- Poland: Warsaw
- Slovenia: Ljubljana
- Türkiye: Istanbul
Through this network, cargo-partner ensures consistent standards for GDP-compliant intermediate storage, handling, and transportation of medicinal products. The company offers active and passive solutions in airfreight, comprehensive temperature monitoring, and supplementary services such as real-time data logging, temperature protocols, and protective packaging.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
As part of its GDP framework, cargo-partner continuously invests in staff training, process optimization, and technology. All personnel involved in pharma handling complete mandatory trainings for temperature-controlled transport.
In addition, subcontractors are carefully selected and regularly audited according to strict quality guidelines. All vehicles used for pharmaceutical transports undergo continuous calibration and documentation. Finally, a central element of Good distribution Practice is the comprehensive recording of all logistics-relevant activities – from temperature control to transport conditions – which not only ensures transparency, but also provides the basis for ongoing process optimization and quality assurance.