What ATS Healthcare does

ATS Healthcare, originally founded as Andlauer Transportation Services in 1991, is Canada's largest temperature-controlled healthcare logistics provider, operating 19 owned facilities spanning Vancouver to Halifax. The company delivers specialized transportation services — ambient (15-25°C), cold chain (2-8°C), heat service, dangerous goods, and CREDO phase-change thermal packaging — for pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers, medical device companies, nutraceutical producers, cosmetics firms, and veterinary distributors. Under CEO Michael Andlauer, ATS combines owned reefer fleet (Thermo King C600 eco-units with Espar heaters), 24/7 GPS tracking and geofencing, auto-sort barcode conveyor systems, inflatable-baffle loading docks, and TAPA FSR/TSR certified facilities with continuous temperature monitoring.

The proprietary Chain of Signature protocol assigns personal custody responsibility to every employee in the transport chain for controlled substances, and ATS holds TAPA TSR certification as the only Canadian carrier (one of approximately five in North America). The company is qualified by SNC-Lavalin Pharma and compliant with Health Canada Guideline 0069, GDP, and GMP requirements. ATS also distributes CREDO reusable thermal packaging in Canada under license from Peli Biothermal.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based freight fees across air, ground, LTL, and courier services, plus usage-based fuel surcharges that reset weekly against Kalibrate diesel indices and FCAC truckload rates. Dedicated and semi-dedicated fleet services function as managed logistics contracts, embedding ATS vehicles, drivers, materials management, production scheduling, customer care, and warehousing inside customer operations. Following a 2009 divestiture of its retail transportation business, ATS concentrates entirely on healthcare vertical logistics and reports active operations through 2026.

Name

ATS Healthcare

Legal name

Andlauer Transportation Services

Website

https://atshealthcare.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ATS Healthcare is Canada's largest temperature-controlled healthcare logistics provider, operating 19 owned facilities coast-to-coast to deliver ambient, cold chain, and specialized transport services for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and veterinary customers since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Logistics Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF), Pharmaceutical Cold-Chain Delivery (2–8°C / CRT) (TLAAAJAC), Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD), Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Packaging (Insulated Shippers, Gel Packs) (IMALAIAG)

Keywords

• Temperature controlled logistics
• Healthcare transportation
• Cold chain logistics
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Dedicated fleet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight and Logistics Services: ATS Healthcare generates revenue through providing temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services to healthcare companies across Canada. Services include air transport, ground/over-the-road transport, LTL (Less Than Truckload), courier services for small parcels, and dedicated fleet services. The company operates coast-to-coast with 19 facilities, providing temperature management at various ranges (ambient ground 15-25°C, ambient air 2-25°C, cold chain 2-8°C, heat service above 0°C). Revenue is derived from transportation fees, fuel surcharges (which fluctuate based on diesel prices), and value-added services like appointment delivery and direct drive options.
2. Fuel Surcharges: ATS applies fuel surcharges that fluctuate based on diesel fuel prices surveyed across Canada by Kalibrate. Ground courier shipments (1-499 lb) have surcharges calculated against Benchmark Price Index ONE, LTL shipments (500 lb+) against Index TWO, truckload shipments use FCAC published rates, and air shipments use airline carrier fuel surcharge rates.
3. Dedicated Fleet Services: The company offers dedicated and semi-dedicated fleet services where ATS Healthcare vehicles and drivers operate exclusively for specific customers. Services include materials management, production scheduling, customer care, and warehousing in addition to transportation.
4. Specialized Healthcare Logistics Services: Premium services including Chain of Signature for controlled substances, dangerous goods transport, appointment delivery processes, direct drive services, private fleet operations, and CREDO thermal packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ATS Healthcare provides temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services for healthcare products across Canada through 19 owned facilities. The company offers ambient (15-25°C), cold chain (2-8°C), heat service, and dangerous goods transport via air, ground, LTL, courier, and dedicated fleet modes, supported by TAPA-certified security, GPS tracking, and Chain of Signature custody documentation. It also distributes CREDO reusable thermal packaging for temperature-sensitive medical materials.

Product overview

ATS Healthcare is Canada's largest temperature controlled healthcare transportation provider, offering a comprehensive suite of services including dedicated and semi-dedicated fleet operations, coast-to-coast temperature management (ambient, cold chain, and heat services), air and ground transportation, courier, and LTL services. The company provides specialized solutions through its CREDO thermal packaging product line featuring phase change materials for various temperature ranges, along with security features including TAPA-certified facilities, GPS tracking, geofencing, and Chain of Signature services for controlled substances. The portfolio integrates technology solutions like real-time shipment tracking, barcode conveyor systems, and temperature monitoring throughout 19 facilities across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREDO: Thermal packaging solutions for temperature sensitive materials including blood, tissue, medical samples and pharmaceuticals. Available in temperature ranges +2°C to +8°C, +15°C to +25°C, -15°C to -25°C, and -40°C and colder upon request.

Products and services

• Temperature Controlled Transportation Services Coast-to-coast temperature management transportation services for healthcare products including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, and over-the-counter products, maintaining temperatures from 2°C to 25°C.
• Dedicated Fleet Services Dedicated and semi-dedicated fleets for Canada's healthcare industry, including materials management, production scheduling, customer care, and warehousing in addition to transportation.
• CREDO Thermal Packaging Solutions Reusable thermal packaging solution for temperature sensitive materials including blood, tissue, medical samples, and pharmaceuticals, available in temperature ranges of +2°C to +8°C, +15°C to +25°C, -15°C to -25°C, and -40°C and colder upon request using phase change materials.
• Air Transportation Partnership with the best cargo airline network in Canada, predominantly Air Canada, offering expedited delivery timelines across the country for time-sensitive healthcare shipments.
• Ground Transportation Expedited over-the-road ground delivery transport services for healthcare products.
• LTL (Less Than Truckload) Palletized order transport service from one pallet to truckload quantities.
• Courier Service Expedited delivery by ground and air for small parcel shipments (1 to 499 lb).
• Ambient Temperature Service Year-round temperature management at 15°C-25°C, supporting clients in meeting Health Canada Guideline 0069 requirements for pharmaceutical shipments.
• Cold Chain Service Temperature controlled transport service maintaining 2°C-8°C temperatures for cold chain products including vaccines and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.
• Heat Service Heated transport service from October 15 to April 14 yearly, protecting against freezing for health and beauty products not regulated by Health Canada Guideline 0069.
• Dangerous Goods Transport Transport of regulated dangerous goods by ground and air, compliant with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 facilities across Canada, all with complete temperature control and 24/7 monitoring
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNC-Lavalin PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNC-Lavalin Pharma has recognized and qualified ATS Healthcare's systems and procedures. This qualification demonstrates that ATS Healthcare meets the rigorous standards required by pharmaceutical industry leaders for temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services.
• InfitrakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfitrak formally recognizes ATS Healthcare as a company that has implemented technologies and rigorous standards for healthcare transportation over the past decade to perform nationwide to clients' satisfaction.
• Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll major customers of ATS Healthcare are members of TAPA. ATS Healthcare has achieved TAPA FSR certification for facilities and TSR certification for transportation, with more certified facilities than any Canadian competitor. TAPA certifications require annual audits to maintain standards.
• Transport CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAPA initiatives assist ATS Healthcare in the certification process to become Approved Participants by Transport Canada as part of their Air Cargo Security requirements program.
• Peli BiothermalcoreTechnology or IntegrationATS Healthcare offers CREDO thermal packaging solutions, sourced from Peli Biothermal. CREDO containers provide a universal solution for temperature sensitive materials using phase change materials in temperature ranges from +2°C to -40°C and colder. ATS Healthcare is the Canadian distributor for these solutions.
• Credo Systems CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationCredo Systems Canada is the Canadian operation managing CREDO thermal packaging solutions. General Manager: Karen Harbour 416-744-5262. Contact: [email protected]. The CREDO product range provides reusable solutions for temperature sensitive materials including blood, tissue, medical samples, and pharmaceuticals.
• Air Canada (Cargo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATS Healthcare partners with the best cargo airline network in Canada, predominantly Air Canada, to offer expedited air transport services. Air fuel surcharges are based on rates with airline carriers including Air Canada (Canadian Domestic loose rate).
• Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management (CAPDM)minorOthersATS Healthcare is linked on the CAPDM website, indicating membership or partnership in this pharmacy distribution management association.
• Freight Carriers Association of Canada (FCAC)minorOthersATS Healthcare uses FCAC published weekly truckload fuel surcharge rates for T/L shipments (10,000 lb and over).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited temperature-controlled transport for life sciences and healthcare shipments, including deep frozen and CRT ranges. Overlaps with ATS in serving pharmaceutical shippers with time- and temperature-critical requirements.
• UPS Healthcare (Marken): UPS Healthcare encompasses Marken (clinical trial and life sciences logistics), offering time-sensitive cold chain transport with global reach. Comparable to ATS in serving pharma manufacturers and CROs requiring temperature-controlled distribution.
• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM): CEVA Logistics operates a Healthcare and Life Sciences vertical with temperature-controlled warehousing and transport solutions globally. Comparable to ATS in pharma cold chain distribution and contract logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel KN PharmaChain: Kuehne+Nagel operates KN PharmaChain, a GDP-certified global pharma and healthcare logistics network covering air, sea, and road transport with temperature control. Comparable to ATS in serving pharma manufacturers with strict cold chain requirements.
• DHL Supply Chain Life Sciences: DHL Supply Chain operates a global Life Sciences division with temperature-controlled warehousing, GDP-compliant transport, and clinical trial logistics. Competes with ATS for multinational pharmaceutical customers in Canada and globally.

Emerging players

• Biocair: Biocair is a specialist life sciences logistics provider focused on clinical trial and biopharma cold chain distribution with temperature-controlled packaging and global reach. Comparable to ATS in serving pharmaceutical customers with strict temperature requirements.

Direct peers

• World Courier (Cencora): World Courier is a specialty courier focused on pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical trial logistics with temperature-controlled capabilities globally. Comparable to ATS in time- and temperature-sensitive pharma distribution, particularly for specialty and biologic products.
• Day & Ross Freight (McCain Group): Day & Ross is a Canadian freight carrier that operates a dedicated healthcare logistics arm providing temperature-controlled LTL, truckload, and supply chain services. Comparable to ATS in serving Canadian pharmaceutical and healthcare customers with cold chain capabilities.
• VersaCold Logistics Services: VersaCold is one of Canada's largest temperature-controlled logistics providers, offering refrigerated warehousing, transportation, and value-added services for food and life sciences customers. Overlaps with ATS in cold chain distribution capabilities within Canada.
• Purolator Courier: Purolator is Canada's largest domestic courier and freight carrier with a dedicated healthcare logistics division offering temperature-controlled services across Canada. It directly competes with ATS Healthcare for pharmaceutical distribution, LTL, and last-mile healthcare shipments within Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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