What Airpharm does

Airpharm SA is a privately held Swiss 3PL provider specializing in cGMP-certified, temperature-controlled logistics for the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and veterinary industries. Headquartered at Güterstrasse 66 in Pratteln (Basel-Landschaft), the company offers a 360° integrated service portfolio spanning warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, and multimodal transport (air, sea, road) via a worldwide network of specialized agents. Primary customer verticals are pharmaceutical and chemical; cosmetics and veterinary are secondary. The firm operates as AIRPHARM SA, a Swiss corporation (CHE-115.899.103) without public listing or disclosed external funding.

The company's core asset base is specialized cold-chain infrastructure at its Pratteln headquarters, comprising multi-temperature pallet storage (+20°C, +5°C, -20°C, -80°C), an ISO Class 8 clean room for API sampling and splitting, and a 125-unit fleet of Haier TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT freezers delivering 94,550 liters of -80°C capacity with dual-system self-cascade refrigeration and CO2 backup. Real-time temperature monitoring with multi-channel alerting and chain-of-custody controls (pre-qualified containers, calibrated dataloggers) underpin the regulatory compliance story. In 2024 the firm extended this footprint into the EU via a partner-operated -40°C/-20°C walk-in facility at Dynamic Forwarding International in Rovello Porro, Italy, located in a free-trade zone near Milan and GDP-compliant under Italian Ministry of Health oversight.

Airpharm runs a sales-led, relationship-driven B2B GTM targeting enterprise chemical and pharmaceutical clients with tailor-made, integrated solutions; pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include managed-services warehousing, multimodal transport, customs brokerage (E-DEC, EUR1, EUR-MED, Passar), and value-added dispensing/sampling. Compliance is anchored by cGMP warehouse certification, Swissmedic GDP listing, and ISO 13485-class clean room operation. The leadership team is led by CEO Giuseppe Massi and COO Bertrand Hertzog, supported by dedicated heads of Quality Assurance, Compliance, Import, Export, Warehouse, Cleanroom, Accounting/HR, and IT across approximately 45 visible team members.

Name

Airpharm

Legal name

AIRPHARM SA

Website

https://airpharm.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airpharm SA is a Swiss 3PL offering cGMP-certified, temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution for chemical and pharmaceutical clients. The company operates multi-temperature storage from +20°C to -80°C, including ultra-low temperature biologics capacity, across facilities in Switzerland and northern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Biologics Frozen Storage (Ultra-Low/Deep-Freeze) (TLALACAD), Temperature-Controlled / Pharma Air Cargo Carriers (TLADAAAG)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Cold chain storage
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Customs clearance services
• Dangerous goods handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pratteln

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: cGMP-certified warehouse storage including dangerous goods, narcotics, and refrigerated products in temperature-controlled environments ranging from +20°C to -80°C. Includes customs bonded warehouse services.
2. Transport Services: Air freight, sea freight, and road transportation for life science products. Door-to-door service through strategic network of agents. Temperature-controlled transport with calibrated monitoring systems.
3. Customs Services: Customs clearance including E-DEC electronic declaration, EU clearance with fiscal representation, certificate issuance (Form A, EUR1, EUR-MED), and Passar services.
4. Value-Added Services: Dispensing and sampling under controlled conditions, inventory management, chain of custody with pre-qualified shipping containers and calibrated dataloggers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Airpharm provides 360° integrated logistics services for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including cGMP-certified multi-temperature warehousing spanning from +20°C to -80°C, ISO Class 8 clean room storage, worldwide transportation by air, sea, and road, customs clearance, and logistics consulting. The company serves pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, and veterinary manufacturers with full GDP, GMP, IATA, and ADR compliance.

Product overview

Airpharm is a chemical and pharmaceutical logistics company operating as a single unified service offering centered on 360-degree integral logistics in Switzerland. The portfolio comprises cGMP-certified warehousing and distribution services integrated with multi-temperature storage capabilities (from +20°C to -80°C), an ISO Class 8 clean room for API sampling, and comprehensive customs clearance services. Transport capabilities span air freight, sea freight (LCL/FCL with reefer services), and road transportation across Europe. The company also operates an Italian storage facility in Rovello Porro for EU-based biotech storage including -40°C capabilities, and offers customer-dedicated fulfillment spaces with specialized equipment. The Haier TwinCool ULT freezer network (125 units in Pratteln, 12 in Italy) provides specialized ultra-low temperature storage for biologics, APIs, and drug products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• cGMP-certified multi-temperature warehousing cGMP-certified warehousing providing validated storage for pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, and veterinary products across multiple temperature zones (+20°C to -80°C). Designed for regulated industries requiring GDP/GMP compliance.
• Ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer storage Ultra-low temperature storage down to -80°C for biological samples, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products requiring deep-freeze conditions.
• ISO Class 8 clean room storage ISO Class 8 clean room environment for handling pharmaceutical products requiring controlled particulate levels during storage and handling.
• Worldwide air freight services IATA-compliant air freight forwarding for time-sensitive pharmaceutical, chemical, and dangerous goods shipments worldwide.
• Worldwide sea freight services Sea freight forwarding for international pharmaceutical and chemical shipments, including dangerous goods handling.
• European road transportation ADR-compliant road transportation across Europe for pharmaceutical and chemical cargo, including dangerous goods.
• Customs clearance services In-house customs brokerage and clearance for cross-border movement of pharmaceutical, chemical, and dangerous goods shipments.
• Logistics consulting Consulting services for pharmaceutical and chemical companies on logistics optimization, regulatory compliance (GDP, GMP, IATA, ADR), and supply chain design.

Quantifiable outcome

• +49% increase in ULT storage capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Singota SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025American CDMO partner expanding into Switzerland. Singota opened a new 100,000 sq ft facility in Balerna, Switzerland (March 2025) following successful 2024 launch of Rovello Porro site. Original European location in Basel opened 2019. Partnership complements Airpharm's existing European capabilities.
• Dynamic Forwarding International S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for storage facility operations in Rovello Porro, Italy. The facility offers temperature-controlled storage including -40°C and -20°C walk-in pallet storage for biotech pharmaceuticals. Located in a free-trade zone near Milan and inspected by ATS on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Health.
• SwissVacuumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for preventive maintenance, continuous performance monitoring, and long-term reliability of ULT freezer equipment. Ensures structured maintenance plan implementation for Haier TwinCool freezers.
• Haier BiomedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT freezers. Airpharm installed 38 new units (826L each) bringing total to 125 units at Pratteln site, plus 12 units in Italy.
• FedExminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenewed partnership for reliable and fast daily courier shipments. Products primarily shipped by courier with FedEx ensuring timely deliveries for catalog business and dispensing markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transervices (World Courier / Cencora): Specialty courier and storage provider serving biopharma with temperature-controlled logistics, clinical trial supplies, and time-critical transport. Direct peer in pharma cold chain storage and door-to-door courier services.
• Eurotranspharma: European temperature-controlled pharma logistics specialist offering GDP-compliant warehousing and transport for pharmaceuticals and bioproducts. Directly comparable in service model, customer base, and regulatory positioning across the European corridor.
• Bio Pharma Logistics (BPL): Specialist in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical cold chain storage and transport, with strong focus on -20°C and -80°C temperatures. Direct peer in serving biologics, vaccines, and clinical trial materials.
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): Specialist pharma logistics provider focused on clinical trial supply chain, biologics, and temperature-controlled storage and distribution. Direct peer in serving pharma clients with cold-chain and chain-of-custody requirements.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics (Pharma & Healthcare): Global logistics provider with a dedicated Pharma & Healthcare vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing and temperature-controlled transport. Comparable service mix with greater geographic reach.
• Agility Logistics (Life Sciences): Operates a life sciences logistics arm providing temperature-controlled warehousing, transport, and clinical trial supply across multiple continents. Comparable GxP warehousing offering with substantially larger footprint.
• DHL Supply Chain Life Sciences: Global 3PL with dedicated life sciences and healthcare vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain transport, and clinical trial logistics. Directly comparable to Airpharm's cGMP warehousing and pharma transport, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel (KN PharmaChain): Operates a global pharma and healthcare logistics platform (KN PharmaChain) covering temperature-controlled air/sea freight, GxP-compliant warehousing, and cold chain solutions. Comparable in regulatory positioning and temperature-controlled service mix, but with global owned infrastructure.

Regional players

• H.Ö. Weissbauer (CEVA Logistics Life Sciences): Specialist European pharma logistics provider with GDP-certified warehousing and temperature-controlled transport, headquartered in Germany. Comparable mid-sized European pharma 3PL serving similar customer base with similar regulatory positioning.

Others

• Haier Biomedical: Supplier of ULT freezers and cold chain equipment to Airpharm and a leading global biomedical cold storage OEM. Included as an enabling/ecosystem peer given the strategic equipment partnership and shared exposure to biologics cold chain growth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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