Life Sciences & Healthcare shipping encompasses medical, diagnostic and pharmaceutical products with special time, temperature and process requirements. DHL Express satisfies these requirements with expertise in global logistics and specialty solutions for safe, secure and transparent shipping processes.
Specialized solutions for specialists
The benefits for you
Safe and secure handling: special handling processes for sensitive medical and pharmaceutical shipments
Temperature control: options for refrigerated, frozen or unrefrigerated shipments
Compliance support: support with customs, health and regulatory requirements
Fast & plannable: international shipping in 1-3 days
Complete transparency: seamless tracking throughout the DHL Express network
The next step with DHL Express
Our experts will be happy to advise you on how to make the most of DHL Express for your company.
The right express solution for your LSH needs
Different sectors in the life sciences & healthcare environment establish different requirements in terms of speed, handling and compliance. DHL Express therefore offers specialized solutions that are precisely tailored to your industry.
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Specialized solutions for different LSH requirements
Life sciences & healthcare shipments vary greatly by industry with respect to time, handling and regulatory requirements. DHL Express offers express solutions to ensure that you quickly make the right choice.
Medical Express: for medical contents, samples & diagnostics
Medical Express is the DHL Express service for time-critical medical shipments, including diagnostic samples, Category B (UN 3373) biological substances and further diagnostic and laboratory materials. It combines especially fast delivery with safe and secure handling in the global DHL Express network in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Included services
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Time-critical delivery
Fastest-possible delivery according to the Earliest Delivery Concept in the DHL Express network.
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Safe & compliant handling
Professional transport of sensitive medical contents in accordance with UN 3373 requirements.
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Transparency & control
Continuous shipment tracking through the DHL Quality Control Center.
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High operational flexibility
Saturday deliveries and flexible collection and shipping options for sensitive contents.
Optional special services
Temperature-controlled packaging
Temperature control for each shipment through the use of smart sensors
Dry ice, excepted quantities, lithium batteries and Limited Quantities ADR possible
Support by specialized customer service
Transport insurance, Saturday pick-up
MDR-compliant shipping: for medical technology & equipment
MDR-compliant shipping by DHL Express enables the reliable transport of medical equipment and systems as well as components and replacement parts for medical technology and technical equipment for hospitals. This helps companies meet critical delivery deadlines, safeguard service deployments and reduce downtimes in the supply chain.
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Plannable delivery
Reliable express delivery with defined transit times - crucial for installation, maintenance and service deployments.
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Clear and transparent process
Continuous tracking and clear status information throughout the entire transport chain.
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Support for regulatory requirements
Structured, documented processes to support quality and compliance requirements in the medical technology environment.
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Reduced downtimes
Fast availability of equipment and replacement parts minimizes downtimes at hospitals, laboratories and service centers.
Optional special services
Scheduled delivery options
- Flexible collection and shipping solutions
- Support by specialized customer service
GDP-compliant shipping: for prescription products & pharmaceuticals
Our tried-and-true processes for GDP-shipping - e.g. for prescription human medicines or non-temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products - meet the EU guidelines on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and help companies consistently act responsibly throughout the entire value chain.
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GDP-compliant express shipping
Prompt transport and unmodified delivery to the correct recipient in accordance with GDP requirements.
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Documented quality & auditability
Proven quality assurance processes (QAA) in accordance with GDP guidelines; structured documentation for audits and verifications.
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Secure supply chains
High safety and security standards throughout the entire transport chain to ensure product integrity.
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Established processes and & expertise
Reliable DHL Express processes for regulated pharmaceutical shipments - supported by experienced GDP experts.
Optional special services
Assistance by GDP-specialized support staff
- Cooperation with approved partners
- Individual coordination for regulated shipments
The next step with DHL Express
Our experts will be happy to advise you on how to make the most of DHL Express for your company.
