Eurodifarm

What Eurodifarm does

Eurodifarm Srl is an Italy-based temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics company specializing in the distribution of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biomedical, and healthcare products. Founded in 1997 by Aldo Soffientini, Giuliano Gabrielli, and Pietro Di Renzo, the company operates 4 hubs and 23 regional platforms across Italy with over 60,000 m² of covered pharmaceutical-grade storage (including 3,500 m² of cold rooms), 1,200+ specialized refrigerated vehicles, and a workforce of more than 5,000 direct and indirect collaborators. Eurodifarm maintains temperature regimes of 2-8°C and 8-25°C throughout the distribution chain and delivers more than 4.4 million shipments and 164 million kg of products annually.

The company's technology stack includes Mobile Track (a real-time tracking platform developed in partnership with Vodafone), an RFID-based inventory verification system, the Biopharma Network solution with Quality Control Tower oversight (IT-validated to CFR21 Part 11 and GMP Vol4 Annex 11 standards), and electronic proof of delivery (E-POD) systems. Quality and security certifications include ISO 9001:2015 across nine operating sites, TAPA TSR (2016), and Life Sciences Leading Council certification (2020). Service tiers span SOS emergency delivery (4-8-12 hours), same-day, express (24-48-72h), air freight, FTL/LTL, home delivery to patients, and value-added services including SMS alerts, dry ice management, and armored secure transport.

Eurodifarm operates a contract-based B2B revenue model serving pharmaceutical manufacturers, diagnostic and biomedical companies, hospital and healthcare facilities, and pharmacy/intermediate distribution networks across Italy, with international reach to all European nations via its parent Deutsche Post DHL Group (which acquired 100% of the company in 2011). Customer relationships are managed through dedicated operators with trust-based engagement, and pricing is tailored per contract rather than publicly disclosed. The company also offers direct-to-consumer home delivery for medical products to private patients nationwide.

Name

Eurodifarm

Legal name

Eurodifarm Srl

Website

https://eurodifarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Eurodifarm is an Italy-based temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics company operating 4 hubs and 23 regional platforms nationwide, serving pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biomedical, and healthcare customers with cold-chain distribution, real-time tracking, and GDP/GMP-compliant delivery services as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Cold-Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Transport (GDP) (TLADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD), Pharmaceutical Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Distribution (CRAOAHAH), Medical Devices & Diagnostics Temperature-Controlled Storage (TLALABAH), Pharmaceutical Cold-Chain Delivery (2–8°C / CRT) (TLAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Medical logistics services
• Healthcare supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Casalmaiocco

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceutical Distribution: Core revenue stream from temperature-controlled distribution services for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biomedical products. Services include controlled-temperature transport (2-8°C and 8-25°C), same-day delivery, express delivery, air freight, and specialized handling. Revenue is generated through contractual logistics and transportation fees, likely billed per shipment, weight, or service tier.
2. Value-Added Logistics Services: Additional revenue from premium services including Home Delivery to private individuals, IMS (Medical-Scientific Representatives) delivery, SMS Alert notifications, Desk-to-Desk delivery, Dry Ice management, E-POD (electronic proof of delivery), Secure Track (armored transport), Special Colli handling, and Safety Cage services. These are billed as add-on service fees.
3. Online Tracking and Monitoring Services: Mobile Track online platform providing real-time shipment tracking, KPI measurement, automated return requests, and electronic POD retrieval. Revenue generated as part of the service package included in customer contracts.
4. Customer Service and Support: Dedicated customer service center providing centralized assistance, shipment monitoring, appointment scheduling, and proactive notifications on delivery issues. Billed as part of the overall service contract.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eurodifarm provides temperature-controlled distribution of pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biomedical products across Italy through a network of 4 hubs and 23 regional platforms, serving large pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics and biomedical manufacturers, hospitals, retail pharmacies, intermediate distributors, nursing homes, and private patients. The offering spans multi-temperature road distribution, air-freight service to Southern Italy and the islands, B2C home delivery, IMS (Intermediate Medical Supply), and specialized biopharma/clinical-trial logistics, supported by proprietary real-time tracking (Mobile Track), RFID traceability, and a 24/7 Quality Control Tower.

Product overview

Eurodifarm operates as a temperature-controlled pharmaceutical distribution company offering an integrated platform of logistics services. The core offering consists of temperature-controlled distribution services (2-8°C and 8-25°C) with multiple service levels including SOS, Same Day, Air Freight, Express, On Board, and FLT/LTL. This is complemented by Mobile Track - a real-time web-based tracking platform developed with Vodafone - which provides 24/7 shipment visibility and KPI measurement. The company also provides value-added services including HOME DELIVERY, IMS, SMS ALERT, DESK to DESK, DRY ICE Delivery Management, E-POD, Secure Track, Colli Speciali, and Gabbia di Sicurezza. The Biopharma Network represents an advanced cold chain solution for biotech products with real-time temperature monitoring and Quality Control Tower oversight. RFID technology enables automated package detection and inventory management. Customer Service provides centralized assistance across the network. Since 2011, Eurodifarm has been part of the DHL Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biopharma Network: Innovative cold chain distribution solution for biotech products enabling real-time temperature monitoring of individual shipments during all transport phases, featuring a Quality Control Tower team for proactive alert management.
• Mobile Track

Products and services

• Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceutical Distribution
• Mobile Track
• Home Delivery Service
• IMS (Intermediate Medical Supply) Service
• Desk-to-Desk Delivery Service
• Biopharma Network
• Dry Ice Delivery Management
• Secure Track
• Air-Freight Service (Southern Italy and Islands)
• Customer Service Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 44,000,000+ packages delivered, 4,400,000+ shipments, 164,000,000+ kg transported in the last year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VodafonecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Eurodifarm partnered with Vodafone to develop Mobile Track, an innovative real-time tracking and monitoring service for pharmaceutical shipments. Using Vodafone's mobile infrastructure, Mobile Track enables customers to track the entire logistics cycle in real time, search and view delivery status, receive automated anomaly alerts, and request return pickups online. The service was launched in 2012 and has been continuously enhanced.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences): DHL's own global Life Sciences logistics division offering pharma cold chain distribution, clinical trials logistics, and medical device fulfillment. Directly comparable to Eurodifarm in pharma cold chain and operates as a sibling entity within the same parent group.
• Kuehne+Nagel (Pharma & Healthcare): Global logistics giant with a dedicated Pharma & Healthcare vertical offering GDP-compliant cold chain, air freight, and clinical trials logistics. Comparable to Eurodifarm in pharma cold chain transportation though at much larger global scale.
• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM): Global logistics provider with Healthcare and Pharma & Biotech verticals offering temperature-controlled transport, cold chain warehousing, and clinical trial logistics. Comparable to Eurodifarm across multiple pharma logistics service lines.
• DSV (Pharma & Healthcare): Global transport and logistics company with a dedicated Pharma & Healthcare division offering cold chain solutions, GDP-certified warehousing, and air/ground freight for pharma products. Comparable to Eurodifarm in pharma cold chain distribution.

Direct peers

• Bomi Group: Italian-headquartered multinational logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled pharma and medical device distribution with hubs across Europe. Directly competes with Eurodifarm in pharma cold chain and offers similar 2-8°C and ambient GDP-compliant services.
• Movianto (Owens & Minor): European pharmaceutical logistics specialist offering cold chain warehousing, distribution, and pre-wholesale services to pharma and healthcare manufacturers. Comparable to Eurodifarm as a dedicated pharma logistics operator with broader pan-European footprint.
• Alloga (Phoenix Group): European pharmaceutical pre-wholesale and logistics provider serving manufacturers across multiple European countries. Directly comparable to Eurodifarm's pharma distribution and warehousing operations with similar B2B pharma customer base.
• World Courier (Cencora): Specialty logistics provider for pharma, biotech, and clinical trials with expertise in temperature-controlled and time-sensitive shipments worldwide. Comparable to Eurodifarm's Biopharma Network service for high-value, validated cold chain pharma distribution.
• Eurotranspharma (Rocher Group): European pharmaceutical logistics specialist offering temperature-controlled distribution, GDP-compliant warehousing, and pharma transport across France, Benelux, Spain, and Portugal. Comparable to Eurodifarm as a regional pharma cold chain specialist.

Regional players

• Farmaè: Italian online pharmacy and healthcare e-commerce platform offering home delivery of pharma, OTC, and parapharmacy products. Comparable to Eurodifarm's Home Delivery D2C service line within the Italian market, though operating as a retailer rather than a logistics specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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