Uniphar Logistics

What Uniphar Logistics does

Uniphar Logistics USA LLC is a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider dedicated to the life science and pharmaceutical industries, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Uniphar Group PLC (an Irish publicly listed company with global revenue around €2.1 billion). The company opened a 65,000 sq ft ISO 13485-certified, temperature-controlled facility in Garner, North Carolina in June 2023, serving as the East Coast Hub of a broader global GMP facility network spanning Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA, and Asia Pacific.

The company's core offering integrates warehousing and distribution, cold chain storage (2–8°C, –20°C, –70°C), FDA-registered kitting and re-labeling, service and repair for medical devices, order-to-cash management, returns and reverse logistics, customer service, and EDI/API integration — all under a unified QMS and WMS platform. It serves medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biologics companies, and life science clinical trial sponsors, with a go-to-market that combines traditional 3PL services with EU sales channel access through Uniphar MedTech (a hybrid model differentiating it from pure-play logistics competitors).

The revenue model is enterprise B2B managed services with multi-year contracts, custom quote-based pricing tied to storage volume, temperature zones, value-added services, and transaction volume. Revenue is generated through storage fees, handling fees, and per-transaction charges, with premium pricing for value-added services such as kitting, re-labeling, and back-office support. The company reached 70–80% of the US population via two-day ground shipping from its East Coast Hub and earned NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation in June 2025, expanding its addressable market into prescription drug distribution.

Name

Uniphar Logistics

Legal name

Uniphar Logistics USA LLC

Website

https://unipharlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uniphar Logistics USA is a life science-focused 3PL subsidiary of Uniphar Group PLC, providing temperature-controlled warehousing, distribution, cold chain logistics, kitting, and service/repair from a 65,000 sq ft ISO 13485 facility in North Carolina serving medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Logistics Services (3PL)

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF), Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical third-party logistics
• Medical device distribution
• Cold chain warehousing
• GMP compliant storage
• Life science 3PL services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garner, North Carolina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive 3PL services including warehousing, distribution, cold chain management, kitting, re-labeling, returns management, and service/repair for life science and pharmaceutical products. Revenue generated through storage fees, handling fees, and per-transaction charges based on volume and service complexity.
2. Value-Added Services (VAS): Additional services including kitting, re-labeling, order-to-cash solutions, customer service support, and financial reporting. Charged as premium add-on services to base warehousing contracts.
3. Service and Repair Operations: Technical service and repair depot for medical devices including inspection, testing, calibration, refurbishment, and preventive maintenance programs.
4. Back-Office and Support Services: Order management, invoicing, billing, payment posting, chargeback management, customer credit management, and financial reporting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uniphar Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider dedicated to the life science industry, offering cGMP-aligned warehousing, distribution, cold chain and ultra-cold storage (2–8°C, -20°C, -70°C), kitting and re-labeling, order-to-cash solutions, returns management, customer service, and medical device service and repair from a 65,000 sq ft facility in Garner, North Carolina. Services are delivered through a unified Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) platform across Uniphar Group's global GMP facilities, with EDI/API integration, real-time visibility, and 24/7 temperature monitoring for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers.

Product overview

Uniphar Logistics is a Third-Party-Logistics (3PL) company dedicated to the Life Science industry, providing end-to-end logistics services through a unified QMS and WMS platform across global GMP facilities. The core offering combines Warehousing & Distribution with Cold Chain capabilities (temperature zones: 2–8°C, −20°C, −70°C), Kitting & Re-Labeling, Service & Repair, Order-to-Cash Solutions, Returns and Reverse Logistics Management, Customer Service & Support, and EDI/API Integration. Value-Added Services (VAS) complement the core logistics operations. The company operates from facilities in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA, and Asia Pacific, with expansion to the Netherlands in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing & Distribution cGMP-aligned storage and handling with temperature-controlled zones (Ambient, 2–8°C, -20°C, -70°C), lot/batch/expiration/serial tracking, FEFO/FIFO inventory logic, qualified carrier network, and real-time visibility and reporting for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers.
• Cold Chain & Ultra-Cold Chain Storage Validated cold and ultra-cold storage (2–8°C, -20°C, -70°C), continuous temperature monitoring, qualified packaging solutions, and real-time excursion alerts for temperature-sensitive therapies and biologics.
• Kitting & Re-Labeling FDA-registered kitting and labeling services for combining multiple products into ready-to-ship kits with compliant re-labeling under regulatory standards.
• Order-to-Cash Solutions End-to-end commercial cycle management including order management, invoicing, payment posting, chargeback/deduction management, customer credit management, and financial reporting.
• Returns and Reverse Logistics Management Structured returns process including RMA management, inspection/disposition/quarantine, refurbishment or rework, destruction with documentation, and sustainability-aligned disposal options.
• Customer Service & Support Dedicated customer service teams providing multi-channel support (phone, email, portal), order status inquiries, troubleshooting, and complaint escalation workflows.
• Service & Repair Depot Medical device inspection, testing, triage, component replacement/refurbishment, preventive maintenance, calibration, functional verification, and full documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Value-Added Services (VAS) Customized sustainable solutions for life science clients including state-of-the-art technology services, warehousing, logistics, and partner support services, charged as premium add-on services to base warehousing contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 70-80% of US population within two days by ground shipping
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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.

• R3 VascularcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025R3 Vascular partnered with Uniphar in both US and EU markets to address cold chain logistical challenges for their bioresorbable scaffold technology clinical trials. Uniphar's expertise enabled accelerated clinical trial site activations and timely replenishment shipments for the sirolimus-coated peripheral arterial disease treatment device.
• CLR MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2023CLR Medical, a Maryland-based medical device company, partnered with Uniphar for warehousing and fulfillment of their CLR Irrigator product line from the Raleigh facility. Uniphar's proximity to CLR's manufacturing site and scalability were key factors in partnership selection.
• iCare (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023iCare, a Finnish ophthalmic device company (division of Revenio Group Corporation) with North American HQ in Raleigh NC, partnered with Uniphar for warehousing, fulfillment, and service/repair of retinal imaging devices. Uniphar established an East Coast service and repair center enabling iCare engineers to ship inventory and service devices seamlessly.
• Uniphar GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniphar Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Uniphar Group PLC, a €2.1 billion global life science and pharmaceutical distribution company. The Group provides strategic backing, global network access, EU sales channels, and shared quality systems infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BioLife Solutions: BioLife Solutions provides bioproduction tools and cold chain logistics for cell and gene therapies, including cryogenic storage and shipping products. Emerging player peer given overlap in ultra-cold (-70°C and below) pharma/biologics handling, though BioLife is more focused on biopreservation consumables than full 3PL services.

Regional players

• Modus Logistics: Modus Logistics provides temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution for life sciences and food customers in the US, including cold storage and fulfillment services. Regional player peer to Uniphar Logistics' US cold chain 3PL services, with comparable scale and temperature-zone capabilities but without the EU/global Uniphar Group network.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions: Cardinal Health operates nuclear pharmacy, specialty distribution, and biopharma services including third-party logistics for manufacturers. Broad incumbent peer to Uniphar Logistics given overlap in pharma distribution, cold chain compliance, and 3PL services, but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel operates a dedicated KN PharmaChain offering for temperature-controlled pharma logistics globally, including air, ocean, and road freight plus warehousing. Broad incumbent peer of Uniphar Logistics given overlap in cold chain pharma storage, GDP/GMP compliance, and global life science distribution networks.
• Cencora (AmerisourceBergen): Cencora is one of the largest US pharmaceutical distributors and operates Alliance Healthcare, World Courier, and MWI Animal Health. Broad incumbent peer to Uniphar Logistics given overlap in pharma distribution, specialty logistics, and 3PL services, with a much larger customer base and national reach.
• DHL Supply Chain Life Sciences: DHL Supply Chain operates a global Life Sciences vertical with GMP-certified warehousing, cold chain, and clinical trial logistics across multiple continents. Broad incumbent peer to Uniphar Logistics given the overlap in pharma 3PL, cold chain storage, and global distribution capability, but with much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Biocair: Biocair is a specialist life science logistics provider offering temperature-controlled transport, cold chain storage, and clinical trial logistics globally. Direct peer to Uniphar Logistics for pharma cold chain, clinical trial supply, and MedTech distribution with similar mid-sized, specialist positioning.
• World Courier: World Courier (a Cencora subsidiary) is one of the largest specialty cold-chain couriers and clinical trial logistics providers globally. Direct peer: competes head-to-head with Uniphar Logistics on temperature-controlled pharma and clinical trial logistics, with overlapping temperature-zone capabilities and clinical trial site activation use cases (e.g., R3 Vascular type engagements).
• Marken: Marken, part of UPS Healthcare, is a global life science logistics provider specializing in clinical trial supply chain, cold chain, and direct-to-patient solutions. Direct peer to Uniphar Logistics for clinical trial IP logistics, ultra-cold storage, and global distribution of pharma/MedTech products.
• Cryoport Systems: Cryoport provides temperature-controlled logistics for the life sciences, with particular depth in cell and gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and ultra-cold (-70°C and below) chain-of-custody. Direct peer to Uniphar Logistics' ultra-cold storage and clinical trial logistics services, especially for advanced therapy and biologics customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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