Pharmatrans

What Pharmatrans does

Pharmatrans is a Buenos Aires-based pharmaceutical logistics provider operating for more than 50 years as the dedicated operational arm of Drofar. The company specializes in the storage, picking, packaging, transport, and last-mile delivery of high-cost medications, with a particular emphasis on certified cold chain management. Its client base consists of Argentine drug distributors (droguerías) and pharmaceutical laboratories (laboratorios) served through B2B enterprise relationships with customized logistics solutions.

The company's core offering is structured around specialized service modules including Cadena de Frío Certificada (certified cold chain), Guardia de Medicamentos, Envíos Express, and Logística Inversa, allowing clients to procure discrete logistics capabilities. Its technology stack centers on API and EDI integration with client systems, real-time 100% online traceability across 100% of shipments, and continuous cold chain monitoring to meet the regulatory and quality requirements of pharmaceutical goods. Pharmatrans holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates under GMP/GDP-aligned processes, and supports a Data Studio for client-facing KPI reporting.

Pharmatrans generates revenue by providing contract-based pharmaceutical logistics services to drug distributors and laboratories, monetizing across the full logistics value chain from storage through last-mile delivery. Its go-to-market is enterprise B2B, with delivery commitments of 24 hours within the AMBA metropolitan region and 48 hours nationwide across Argentina. Integration depth via API/EDI and regulatory certifications (ISO 9001, GMP/GDP compliance) function as both quality signals and switching-cost drivers for client retention. No public revenue figures, funding history, or ownership structure beyond the Drofar relationship are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Pharmatrans

Legal name

PHARMATRANS S.A.

Website

https://pharmatrans.com.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pharmatrans is a Buenos Aires-based pharmaceutical logistics provider specializing in cold chain-certified storage, transport, and last-mile delivery of high-cost medications across Argentina, serving laboratories and drug distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics (2–8°C, CRT, GDP) (TLAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD), Pharma & Biotech Cold Storage (2–8°C, CRT) (AFAOAFAG), Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Cold chain distribution
• Medical product storage
• Pharmaceutical transportation
• Last-mile pharmacy delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Services: Core logistics services for high-cost medications including storage, picking, packaging, cold chain transport, and last-mile delivery to pharmacies. Revenue derived from logistics and distribution fees, likely structured as transactional or managed services contracts with pharmaceutical laboratories and droguerías.
2. Express and Same-Day Delivery: Express delivery services including same-day shipments within AMBA and urgent 24-hour deliveries for critical pharmaceutical products.
3. Technology Integration Services: Integration services connecting customer systems via API and EDI, potentially including implementation and ongoing connectivity fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pharmatrans is a specialized pharmaceutical logistics operator providing storage, packaging, and transportation services for high-cost medications across Argentina. The offering centers on GMP/GDP-compliant warehousing, certified cold chain management with continuous monitoring, same-day and 24h AMBA / 48h national delivery, reverse logistics, and API/EDI system integrations for laboratories and drug distributors.

Product overview

Pharmatrans operates as a pharmaceutical logistics provider offering an integrated platform of logistics services focused on high-cost medications. The core offering consists of comprehensive pharmaceutical logistics (storage, packaging, transport) with certified cold chain management. This platform is augmented by add-on modules including emergency medication service (Guardia), same-day express delivery, reverse logistics with full traceability, last-mile delivery in Greater Buenos Aires (AMBA 24h), national deliveries (48h), GMP/GDP-compliant laboratory storage, real-time online traceability, and automated deviation reporting. All services are supported by technological integrations via API and EDI for direct connection with customer systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logística Farmacéutica Integral (Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Logistics) End-to-end pharmaceutical logistics service covering storage, packaging, and transportation under pharmaceutical quality protocols, with real-time stock management and automated operational tracking for laboratories and droguerías.
• Cadena de Frío Certificada (Certified Cold Chain) Monitored cold chambers with online monitoring, data loggers, and continuous cold chain validation for temperature-sensitive high-cost medications.
• Guardia de Medicamentos (Emergency Medication Service) On-call emergency medication service providing urgent deliveries and critical pharmaceutical supplies outside standard operations.
• Envíos Express Same-Day (Same-Day Express Delivery) Same-day delivery service for urgent pharmaceutical shipments within the service area.
• Logística Inversa (Reverse Logistics) Reverse logistics service including product withdrawal, returns handling, and complete traceability for pharmaceutical products.
• Entrega Última Milla AMBA (AMBA Last-Mile Delivery) Last-mile delivery service in Greater Buenos Aires (AMBA) within 24 hours, including pharmacy delivery and prescription recovery for droguerías.
• Entregas Nacionales (National Deliveries) National delivery service to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals within 48 hours throughout Argentina.
• Almacenamiento GMP/GDP para Laboratorios (GMP/GDP Laboratory Storage) Storage services for laboratories meeting GMP/GDP compliance standards, including stock management and picking operations for national distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• AMBA delivery within 24 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• World Courier (Cencora/AmerisourceBergen): Global specialty logistics provider dedicated to pharmaceutical and biotech cold chain. Comparable to Pharmatrans as a pharma-only 3PL focused on GDP-compliant cold-chain storage and transport for high-cost medications.
• Andreani: Argentina's largest domestic logistics and distribution operator, providing national transport, warehousing, and last-mile services. Directly comparable to Pharmatrans as a domestic Argentine 3PL serving national distribution; overlaps on pharma/healthcare logistics and last-mile pharmacy delivery.
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): Global life sciences supply chain specialist offering time- and temperature-sensitive logistics for clinical trials and commercial pharma. Comparable to Pharmatrans on cold-chain transport and reverse logistics for pharma manufacturers.
• OCASA: Argentine logistics company with national coverage, warehousing, and specialized solutions including healthcare and high-value cargo. Comparable to Pharmatrans in domestic Argentine distribution and value-added logistics services.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM): Global 3PL with dedicated healthcare and cold-chain verticals serving pharma manufacturers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in pharmaceutical logistics and contract logistics at greater scale.
• FedEx Custom Critical / Healthcare: Express and time-sensitive transport provider with healthcare-dedicated services including temperature-controlled and urgent medical delivery. Comparable to Pharmatrans on express/same-day pharmaceutical shipments, though broader in scope.
• DHL Supply Chain Life Sciences & Healthcare: Global 3PL with extensive GDP-compliant pharma warehousing and distribution capabilities across LATAM. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering cold-chain pharma logistics at greater scale than Pharmatrans, including in Argentina.
• Kuehne+Nagel (KN PharmaChain): Global logistics provider with dedicated pharma & healthcare cold-chain products including GDP-compliant airfreight, warehousing, and road transport. Comparable to Pharmatrans on temperature-controlled pharma distribution and regulatory compliance.

Regional players

• Sequa Logistics: Argentine logistics provider with national distribution and specialized services including healthcare. Comparable as a regional Argentine 3PL with overlapping distribution capabilities though broader in vertical scope.
• Quick (Correo Argentino / Quick): Argentine courier with national same-day and next-day delivery capabilities. Comparable to Pharmatrans on last-mile and express delivery footprint within Argentina, though less specialized in pharma cold chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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