Antwerp, Belgium: Trans-o-flex and PostNL Pharma & Care Benelux have incorporated each other’s temperature-controlled logistics to expand their geographical reach.
PostNL and trans-o-flex already collaborate in international shipments– both companies are partners in the EURODIS network, which collects and distributes parcels and pallets in Europe.
“PostNL has impressively demonstrated that it is a reliable and innovative partner. We are therefore delighted to now be able to extend our collaboration in the field of pharmaceutical logistics,” said Michael Löckener, chief operations officer, Trans-O-Flex.
“Since 2015, PostNL has established a dedicated distribution network for shipments requiring active temperature control at ranges of 2-8°C and 15-25°C, in addition to its traditional postal an e-commerce business. PostNL’s GDP network meets all EU requirements for pharmaceutical logistics, allowing us to provide our customers with a GDP solution for all three Benelux countries through a single partner,” he said.
PostNL Pharma & Care now also runs 120 distribution routes in Benelux countries with temperature-controlled vehicles on a daily basis.
Huub Zijlstra, managing director Pharma & Care Benelux, PostNL, said: “In addition to our leading position in postal an e-commerce logistics in the Benelux, we strive to become market leader in several specialized markets such as healthcare. In Belgium we have more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare market, and 10 years in the Netherlands.
“We envisage significant growth opportunities in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Due to regulation, a growing market and shifting market channels, we see an increasing need for actively temperature-controlled logistics. That is why we are continuously investing in the development of specialised solutions.
“Through the partnership with trans-o-flex, we expand our international GDP network connections. With the market developments in the Benelux, we believe that a strong partnership in Germany and Austria will help our customers to expand their geographical reach,” Zijlstra said.