- In April 2023, DHL Supply Chain, a leading logistics provider, announced the expansion of its global cold chain logistics network with the launch of new temperature-controlled facilities in India and the Netherlands. This strategic investment aims to strengthen the end-to-end delivery of biologics, vaccines, and high-value pharmaceuticals, demonstrating DHL’s commitment to addressing the rising demand for compliant and secure healthcare logistics solutions across key emerging and developed markets. The expansion enhances the company’s capacity to support temperature-sensitive distribution on a global scale
- In March 2023, UPS Healthcare unveiled a new 20,000-square-foot cold chain warehouse in Singapore as part of its broader Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. The facility, equipped with real-time monitoring and storage systems for products requiring 2°C to -80°C temperature control, is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced healthcare logistics in the region. This move strengthens UPS Healthcare’s footprint in Asia and underlines its focus on delivering specialized logistics services for biologics and cell & gene therapies
- In March 2023, Kuehne+Nagel partnered with Singapore’s National University Health System (NUHS) to optimize pharmaceutical supply chains using AI and IoT technologies. The collaboration focuses on increasing transparency, improving inventory accuracy, and reducing wastage in hospital and clinical logistics. This innovative initiative highlights the growing integration of smart technology in healthcare logistics to enhance service quality and operational efficiency
- In February 2023, AmerisourceBergen completed the expansion of its pharmaceutical distribution center in Carrollton, Texas, to accommodate growing demand for specialty drug logistics. The upgrade includes advanced automation and cold storage capabilities to better manage temperature-sensitive products. This development reflects AmerisourceBergen’s strategic emphasis on scaling logistics infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, particularly in precision medicine and biologics
- In January 2023, FedEx Express introduced a new “FedEx® Cold Shipping Package” solution designed for small-volume, temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments. This ready-to-use packaging technology provides up to 96 hours of thermal protection without the need for batteries or external power. By enhancing accessibility and reliability in cold chain logistics, FedEx aims to support smaller pharmaceutical firms, clinical trial operators, and diagnostic labs with a flexible, scalable shipping solution
