What MSK Pharmalogistic does

MSK Pharmalogistic GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German pharmaceutical logistics and contract services provider founded in 1997 in Heppenheim by Klaus-Dieter Heß. The company operates as a GMP- and GDP-compliant full-service partner across the pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain, offering temperature-controlled storage (+15 to +25 °C ambient and +2 to +8 °C cold chain), validated-ERP-managed warehousing with complete batch traceability, scanner-based and autonomous-robot-supported picking, and nationwide distribution to wholesalers and pharmacies via EDI integration. Its service portfolio spans four pillars: Pharmaceutical Logistics, Pharma Packaging & Co-Packing (including EU FMD / FDA serialization-as-a-Service with Level 4 management and EMVO Hub integration), Company-as-a-Service for international pharma market entry into Germany and the EU, and Quality Management consulting covering GMP, GDP, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 audits and SOP development.

The company runs on a capital-intensive infrastructure base of approximately 26,000 m² across Heppenheim and Bensheim, with Bensheim I (10,577 m², opened February 2023) and Bensheim II (12,000 m², operational 2025) operating as DGNB Gold-certified, climate-neutral facilities, and Bensheim III (~40,000 m² brownfield site) under construction following a May 2026 groundbreaking with planned Q2 2027 completion. Hard-to-replicate regulatory authorizations — §13 AMG manufacturing license, §52a AMG wholesale permit, §72 AMG import license, plus GMP, GDP, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 certifications — enable MSK to perform Annex 16 market release on behalf of clients, a capability few mid-sized competitors can match.

The business generates revenue primarily through recurring, contract-based service fees tied to storage capacity, handling volumes, packaging throughput, and consulting or market-entry retainers. Customer concentration sits across roughly 30+ European pharma and medtech accounts — including Qiagen, Klosterfrau, Zentiva, Micro Labs, InfectoPharm (founding partner since 1997), Ibisqus (since 2008), and Sabana Medizinbedarf — accessed through a direct enterprise field-sales motion complemented by CPHI and LogiPharma trade show presence. Leadership transitioned generationally in 2018 with Simon Heß joining as the third managing director, and the workforce expanded from 18 employees in 2004 to approximately 180 in 2025, with an additional ~100 hires tied to the Bensheim III ramp.

Name

MSK Pharmalogistic

Legal name

MSK Pharmalogistic GmbH

Website

https://msk-pharmalogistic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MSK Pharmalogistic is a family-owned German pharmaceutical logistics and contract services provider offering GMP/GDP-compliant temperature-controlled warehousing, packaging, serialization, and Company-as-a-Service for pharma and medtech clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD), Pharma & Biotech Cold Storage (2–8°C, CRT) (AFAOAFAG), Government & Public-Sector Pharmaceutical Supply (Tender/Prime Vendor) (HLAIAJAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Temperature-controlled storage
• GDP-compliant distribution
• Pharma packaging services
• Serialization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heppenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Services: Temperature-controlled storage and distribution services (GDP/GMP compliant) including warehousing, order fulfillment, temperature-controlled shipping, and last-mile delivery to wholesalers and pharmacies. Revenue generated through storage capacity fees, handling fees, and shipping charges based on volume and temperature requirements.
2. GMP-Certified Packaging & Co-Packing: Contract manufacturing services for pharmaceutical products including repackaging, new packaging, kitting, assembly, 100% visual inspections, and serialization. Revenue model based on per-unit processing fees and project-based contracts.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional services including returns and recall management, customer service hotline, customs management, live reporting dashboards, and wholesale activities. Revenue generated through service fees integrated with core logistics contracts.
4. Company-as-a-Service: Comprehensive support services for pharmaceutical market entry including incorporation support, office infrastructure, accounting services, IT services, data protection officer, staffing solutions, and sales & marketing support. Revenue generated through retainer fees for ongoing operational support.
5. Quality Management Consulting: QMS development, SOP creation, GMP/GDP auditing, market release according to Annex 16, and regulatory compliance consulting. Revenue generated through consulting project fees and retainer arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MSK Pharmalogistic operates as a GMP/GDP-compliant full-service provider of pharmaceutical supply chain solutions, offering temperature-controlled warehousing (+2 to +8°C and +15 to +25°C) and distribution, GMP-certified packaging and co-packing, EU FMD/FDA-compliant serialization-as-a-service, Company-as-a-Service market entry support, and quality management consulting. The company serves pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies across Europe from facilities in Heppenheim and Bensheim, Germany, handling end-to-end order fulfillment with validated ERP-based batch traceability and scanner-driven picking operations.

Product overview

MSK Pharmalogistic is a GMP-compliant full-service provider for the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain. The company offers an integrated portfolio of four core service lines: (1) Pharmaceutical Logistics – GDP/GMP-compliant temperature-controlled storage (+2 to +8°C and +15 to +25°C) with 26,000 m² warehouse infrastructure, validated ERP systems, scanner-based operations, and autonomous robot-supported picking; (2) Pharma Packaging & Co-Packing – GMP-certified packaging, repackaging, kitting, and serialization services including EU FMD/FDA serialization-as-a-service; (3) Company-as-a-Service – market entry support including company formation, back-office services, accounting, IT infrastructure, and staffing solutions for pharmaceutical companies entering Germany/EU; and (4) Quality Management – QMS consulting, SOP development, auditing, and compliance support per ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP, and GDP. Additional services include Pharma Fulfillment with EDI integration and Value Added Services covering returns/recall management and customs. The company operates three logistics centers in Bensheim and Heppenheim, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Logistics
• Pharma Packaging & Co-Packing
• Serialization-as-a-Service
• Company-as-a-Service
• Quality Management
• Pharma Fulfillment
• Value Added Services
• Kitting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Error rate reduced to below 1% through scanner system implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• fabrikon GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026fabrikon GmbH serving as general contractor for MSK Bensheim III development. Part of the joint project team with Panattoni Germany for the third logistics center construction.
• Panattoni Germany Properties GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Strategic partnership with industrial and logistics real estate developer Panattoni for development of pharmaceutical logistics facilities. Collaboration on Bensheim I (completed 2023) and Bensheim II (completed 2025). Third joint project (Bensheim III) currently underway. Panattoni develops custom-built facilities tailored to MSK's specific pharmaceutical requirements and processes.
• InfectoPharm GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Original partnership from 1997 - MSK's first warehouse space was rented from InfectoPharm GmbH. This foundational relationship continues to present day as both customer and long-standing partner. Demonstrates sustained business relationship spanning over 25 years.
• NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature conservation organization providing guidance on biodiversity initiatives at Bensheim logistics center. Measures developed in close cooperation with NABU include installation of nesting boxes, habitats for native species (bats, kestrels, house sparrows, storks), and wildflower meadows. Ensures ecological responsibility integrates with business operations.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Movianto (Owens & Minor): Specialist pharma logistics provider offering temperature-controlled warehousing, distribution, and value-added services across Europe. Comparable scale to MSK in continental pharma 3PL services with similar customer base of pharma manufacturers.
• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider with healthcare and pharma vertical offering temperature-controlled warehousing, distribution, and value-added services across Europe. Comparable to MSK in pharma 3PL service portfolio with international footprint.
• UPS Healthcare: Global pharma logistics division offering temperature-controlled warehousing, distribution, and serialization services. Comparable to MSK in GDP-compliant cold chain focus and serialization expertise, but with worldwide footprint and substantially larger resources.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL subsidiary of CMA CGM with dedicated healthcare and pharma logistics services. Offers GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and distribution services comparable to MSK but at much larger global scale.
• Trans-o-Flex: German specialist for temperature-controlled pharma shipments with active temperature-controlled distribution network. Most direct German-headquartered peer to MSK, focused on pharma and healthcare logistics with GDP-compliant operations.
• DHL Supply Chain (DHL Life Sciences): Largest global pharma 3PL with dedicated DHL Life Sciences vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and distribution. Most direct comparable — same customer base, same regulatory framework, similar service portfolio — but operating at global scale across multiple continents.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider with dedicated healthcare and pharma vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and value-added services. German peer comparable to MSK in customer base and regulatory focus.
• DSV (formerly DB Schenker): Global transport and logistics provider with dedicated healthcare and pharma capabilities; DSV's 2024 acquisition of DB Schenker significantly strengthened its pharma logistics presence in Germany and Europe. Direct competitor to MSK in German pharma warehousing and distribution.
• Kühne+Nagel (KN PharmaChain): Operates KN PharmaChain, a dedicated pharma and healthcare logistics network offering GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain transport, and value-added services across Europe. Comparable to MSK in service portfolio and customer segment but at significantly larger scale.
• Alloga: European pharmaceutical pre-wholesale and logistics specialist (part of Walgreens Boots Alliance's Alliance Healthcare). Direct competitor offering GDP-compliant warehousing, distribution, and value-added services to pharma manufacturers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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