What CPL Pharma Lager Und Vertrieb GmbH does

CPL Pharma Lager und Vertrieb GmbH is a Frankfurt am Main-registered German GmbH and member of The Boots Group, operating within the Alliance Healthcare Deutschland network. It is a specialized pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics provider offering storage, distribution, packaging/labeling, serialization and order-to-cash services to manufacturers in the pharma and healthcare segments, with documented coverage across 12 European countries and over 400,000 m² of warehouse space supporting ambient (15-25°C, up to 20,000 pallets) and refrigerated (2-8°C, over 75 pallets) storage.

The company's core technology stack is built around three proprietary products: the CPL Gateway, a B2B gateway providing near real-time data on orders, deliveries and inventory across pan-European locations and supporting IDoc, EDIFACT and XML integrations over AS2, FTP and SFTP protocols; the CPL Customer Portal, a cloud-based portal offering batch-, expiry-, status- and quantity-level inventory visibility with order tracking, packing lists, estimated delivery dates and temperature monitoring; and dedicated IT integration services with over 25 years of experience connecting customer ERP systems to the CPL platform. Adjacent digital tools include a mobile Sample App for medical-rep sample ordering and a configurable CPL POS Portal for branded marketing-materials distribution.

Revenue is generated through managed-services contracts for GDP-compliant storage, GMP-compliant repackaging/relabeling (ISO 9001:2015 certified, ~200,000 units processed last year), pharmaceutical serialization, cold-chain logistics, Order-to-Cash processing, and value-added marketing materials distribution. The business model is enterprise field sales: an in-house business development team responds to structured inquiry forms for new pharma/healthcare logistics solutions, sells customized solutions, and prices them on a quote basis. The customer portfolio is segmented across pharmaceuticals, human medicine, medical devices, healthcare & beauty, and veterinary medicine, with target end-receivers being wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare professionals; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CPL Pharma Lager Und Vertrieb GmbH

Legal name

CPL Pharma Lager und Vertrieb GmbH

Website

https://cplpharma.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPL Pharma Lager und Vertrieb GmbH is a Frankfurt-based, Boots Group-affiliated pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics provider offering GDP-compliant storage, GMP-certified packaging/labeling, serialization and Order-to-Cash services to manufacturers across 12 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharma & Biotech Cold Storage (2–8°C, CRT) (AFAOAFAG), Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD), Pharmacy Logistics, Returns, Reverse Distribution & Compliance Services (CRAOAHAJ)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics services
• Cold chain management
• GDP-compliant distribution
• Pharmaceutical warehousing
• Pharmaceutical packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharma & Healthcare Logistics Services: CPL generates revenue through providing comprehensive logistics solutions including storage, distribution, packaging and labeling, and order management for pharma and healthcare manufacturers. Services are provided across European markets through a network of GDP-compliant logistics centers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CPL Pharma is a specialized B2B provider of supply chain solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers, offering GDP-compliant storage (ambient 15-25°C and refrigerated 2-8°C), temperature-controlled distribution, GMP-compliant packaging and labeling, pharmaceutical serialization, and end-to-end Order-to-Cash services across 12 European countries. The services are supported by the proprietary CPL Gateway, CPL Customer Portal, and IT integration capabilities enabling near real-time inventory and order visibility.

Product overview

CPL Pharma is a specialized provider of supply chain solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers, offering a comprehensive logistics platform with integrated modules. The core technology portfolio consists of three main products: CPL Gateway (pharmaceutical inventory management system with near real-time data across all European locations), CPL Kundenportal (cloud-based customer portal for real-time inventory visibility and order tracking), and IT Integrationsservices (professional services connecting customer IT systems to CPL's platform). These are complemented by temperature-controlled storage facilities (ambient 15-25°C and refrigerated 2-8°C), GMP-compliant packaging and labeling services, Order to Cash processing, pharmaceutical serialization for EU compliance, and a mobile Sample App for medical representatives. The company operates over 400,000 m² of storage space across 12 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPL Gateway A pharmaceutical inventory management system that provides near real-time data for all inventory stored in the CPL system. Connects to all pan-European locations and supports multiple interface types (IDoc, EDIFACT, XML) and transmission protocols (AS2, FTP, SFTP). Targeted at B2B pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers.
• CPL Kundenportal (Customer Portal) A cloud-based customer portal offering complete inventory visibility with near real-time information on batch, expiration, status, and quantity. Provides order tracking with status updates from order receipt to delivery, including packing list transparency, estimated delivery dates, and temperature monitoring. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturer customers.
• IT Integration Services Professional IT integration services that connect customer IT systems with CPL's own systems, including linking of products, customers, orders, receipts, work in progress, deliveries, invoices, inventory status changes, inventory transactions and book inventory. For B2B pharma and healthcare manufacturer customers.
• Cold Chain Management Temperature-controlled logistics solutions for pharmaceutical products with storage at 15-25°C (air-conditioned ambient) and 2-8°C (refrigerated) ranges. Covers aerosols, hazardous goods, APIs, and controlled medications. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring temperature-controlled storage.
• Packaging & Labeling GMP-compliant repackaging and relabeling services for pharmaceutical products, including insertion of package leaflets, over-labeling, and handling of products stored at 2-8°C or ambient temperature. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Processed 200,000 units last year.
• Pharmaceutical Storage Specialized GDP-compliant storage facilities for pharmaceutical products including temperature-controlled cold chain products. Over 400,000 m² of storage space across 12 countries in Europe, with ambient (15-25°C) and refrigerated (2-8°C) storage options. Capacity up to 20,000 pallets ambient and over 75 pallets cold storage.
• Order to Cash (O2C) Comprehensive Order-to-Cash solution including hotline & customer services, order management, invoicing, accounts receivable management, and collection. Over 50% of German CPL customers opt for the full O2C solution.
• Pharmaceutical Serialization Pharmaceutical serialization solution for managing drug disposal according to the European Directive on counterfeit medicines. Targets pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring serialization compliance.
• Order Management Complete solution for healthcare and pharmaceutical ordering from demand planning to order fulfillment, supporting multiple channels including fax, EDI, phone, and email.
• Sample App (Musterbestellung) Mobile application for pharmaceutical sample ordering by medical representatives (HCPs). Captures order and authorization, enables tracking during order processing, and provides volume restrictions per representative and customer.
• Marketing Materials Distribution Storage and distribution of marketing articles and materials. Includes CPL POS Portal customized with branding, colors, and logos for promotional item ordering.
• Veterinary Medicine Logistics Specialized logistics services for veterinary medicine manufacturers with access to a European network of warehouses providing storage, transport, and value-added services for animal health products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99.99% inventory accuracy
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Boots GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPL Pharma Lager und Vertrieb GmbH is a member of The Boots Group, one of the largest pharmacy chains and healthcare providers. This affiliation provides access to an extensive European logistics network and healthcare supply chain infrastructure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Eurotranspharma: European specialist in temperature-controlled pharma transport and warehousing, focused on France and Benelux. Comparable to CPL Pharma on cold-chain pharma logistics though with narrower geographic and service breadth.

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM): Global contract logistics provider with a healthcare vertical offering temperature-controlled storage, pharma distribution, and value-added services across Europe. Compares to CPL Pharma's combination of warehousing, packaging/labeling, and Order-to-Cash services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Major global forwarder with a strong Pharma & Healthcare contract logistics business offering GDP-compliant warehousing, temperature-controlled storage, and distribution in Europe. Competes with CPL Pharma for the same pharma manufacturer customers and pan-European logistics contracts.
• DSV Healthcare Solutions: DSV's Healthcare division provides pharma warehousing, cold chain, and GDP-compliant transport across Europe. Comparable to CPL Pharma in regulated pharma contract logistics for manufacturers.
• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences & Healthcare): Global 3PL operating a dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical with GDP-compliant warehousing, cold chain, and pharma distribution across Europe. Directly comparable to CPL Pharma's regulated pharma warehousing and cross-border distribution services.
• Alloga (Alliance Healthcare): Sister entity within Alliance Healthcare providing pre-wholesale pharma logistics across Europe. Shares a common parent (Boots Group/Alliance Healthcare) with CPL Pharma and operates similar GDP-compliant warehousing and distribution services.
• Geodis (Life Sciences & Healthcare): Global logistics provider with a Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical offering temperature-controlled storage and pharma distribution in Europe. Directly overlaps with CPL Pharma's regulated warehousing and distribution model.
• FedEx Custom Critical / FedEx Healthcare: Time-sensitive and temperature-controlled healthcare logistics with European capabilities in pharma cold chain and clinical trial distribution. Comparable to CPL Pharma on regulatory compliance and time/monitored handling for pharma products.
• UPS Healthcare (including Marken): Operates a global healthcare logistics platform covering cold chain, clinical trial distribution, and pharma warehousing, with significant European footprint. Direct competitor to CPL Pharma in GDP/GMP-compliant storage and time-sensitive pharma logistics.

Emerging players

• Imperial Logistics (Healthcare): Provides contract logistics with healthcare focus across Europe and Africa, including pharma warehousing and distribution. Comparable to CPL Pharma on third-party pharma logistics but with less European depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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