DB SCHENKER | life+: State-of-the-Art Warehouse in BeNeLux

DB SCHENKER recognizes the complexities involved in managing pharma and healthcare shipments, especially through airfreight solutions. Ensuring swift and reliable service while maintaining GDP compliance is essential in today’s healthcare logistics environment. To address these needs, DB SCHENKER offers a specialized solution DB SCHENKER life+ which is designed to meet the specific requirements of the healthcare industry.

DB SCHENKER life+: Tailored Healthcare Logistics Solutions

DB SCHENKER life+ is a highly specialized logistics service that provides customized solutions tailored to the needs of various sectors within healthcare, including biopharmaceuticals, MedTech, and animal health. With a globally compliant GDP-certified network and standard operating procedures, DB SCHENKER life+ ensures consistent quality and efficiency in logistics across the globe. We continually invest in dedicated healthcare facilities, like our temperature-controlled sites, such as the one at Schiphol Airport, to guarantee optimal performance.

State-of-the-Art Warehouse

The facility in Amsterdam is one of DB SCHENKER’s largest airfreight locations, boasting a 17,000 m² warehouse of which 8500 m² are temperature controlled. Supported by a team of 160 skilled professionals, this station plays a crucial role in delivering resilient transport solutions to our healthcare clients. Our state-of-the-art warehouse at Schipol Airport is fully equipped to meet stringent GDP standards, including temperature mapping and pest control management.

Take a stroll around the warehouse in the video below.

Handling Shipments with Precision

When a package arrives at the warehouse, DB SCHENKER follows strict procedures to ensure its safe handling. The driver’s identity is verified, all documentation and temperature logs are checked, and the trailer is inspected for cleanliness. Once the shipment is unloaded, it is examined for damages and accurately labeled with its weight and dimensions using a 3D imaging process. For temperature-sensitive shipments, specialized loading areas with inflatable dock shelters are used to minimize temperature fluctuations, ensuring the integrity of the cargo.

Tailor-made Packaging Solutions 

DB SCHENKER collaborates with trusted suppliers to provide both active and passive cooling containers, as well as thermal blankets, to maintain temperature stability and meet the specific needs of any healthcare shipment. They ensure that pharmaceutical shipments are securely packaged and that a closed cold chain is maintained across all units. 

Real-Time Tracking and Communication

A dedicated healthcare team ensures that customers are informed about the status of their shipments at every stage. Using DB SCHENKER’s connect2track solution, customers can monitor the entire supply chain in real time or focus on specific transport segments that require extra attention. This system provides real-time updates, to verify that everything is proceeding as planned. In the event of any disruptions, customers will receive an immediate alert, enabling us to collaboratively adjust the plan as needed.

The trackers integrated with connect2track can collect critical data, including GPS location, temperature, humidity, light exposure, tilt, and shock monitoring. This ensures that sensitive healthcare shipments are handled with the utmost care, and that all key environmental factors are continuously monitored throughout the journey.

Let’s keep it cool together — reach out to our experts for your healthcare logistics needs!