What Unitax-pharmalogistik Gmbh does

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH is a family-owned, Berlin-based pharmaceutical logistics service provider founded in 1991 by André Reich and operated today by a three-person Managing Director team (André Michael Reich, Grit Schmider, Bernd Schmider). The company is registered as a GmbH in Cottbus, Germany, and operates from three main locations (Berlin-Schönefeld as headquarters and warehouse, Großbeeren, and Berlin-Adlershof), with the Schönefeld AFS site positioned for direct air-freight access to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). It serves pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers of medicinal products and medical devices across more than 15 countries via its own 67-vehicle GDP-certified fleet and its role as a founding shareholder of the nationwide GDP network solutions LTL pallet network (11 sites, hub in Kassel).

The company's core product portfolio spans the entire pharmaceutical value chain under six service lines: GMP-certified contract manufacturing and secondary packaging, GDP-compliant temperature-controlled transport (national and international, plus global air and sea freight under AEO), GSP/GDP-certified multi-temperature storage across 75,000 m² and 60,000+ CCG1 pallet positions (ambient 15-25°C, chilled 2-8°C, frozen -21°C), tracekey-integrated serialization and aggregation for EU Falsified Medicines Directive compliance, legally compliant BtM and medical cannabis logistics across 1,300 m² of secured warehouse space, and order picking up to 7,000 consignments per month. Underlying technology includes GAMP 5 validated warehouse IT, real-time temperature monitoring, barcode-scanned traceability, Pick-by-Vision data-goggle guidance, and the M3 customer portal for shipper self-service.

UNITAX generates revenue through multi-year managed service contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed; the only quantified unit economics is a €0.50 per time-slot Cargoclix booking fee. Customers include 13+ named enterprise accounts spanning Berlin-Chemie AG, B. Braun, Bionorica, Aristo Pharma, Mibe, Menarini Von Heyden, Cantourage, Klosterfrau, and others. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging direct B2B outreach, the M3 portal, Cargoclix time-slot booking, an annual Pharmaceutical Logistics Symposium, and a LinkedIn/newsletter presence. Distribution combines direct own-fleet service with the GDP network solutions partnership for nationwide LTL coverage.

Name

Unitax-pharmalogistik Gmbh

Legal name

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH

Website

https://unitax-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH is a family-owned Berlin-based pharmaceutical logistics provider offering GMP contract manufacturing, GDP-certified multi-temperature storage (75,000 m²), temperature-controlled transport, serialization, and BtM/medical cannabis logistics to pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics services
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• GDP-certified distribution
• GMP contract manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical serialization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-Schönefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Logistics Services: Full value chain services for pharmaceutical industry including temperature-controlled storage, GDP-certified transport, manufacturing/secondary packaging, serialization, order picking, and BtM/MedCan logistics. Revenue generated through service contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UNITAX-Pharmalogistik GmbH provides GDP/GMP-certified pharmaceutical logistics services spanning the full pharmaceutical value chain: GMP-certified contract manufacturing (secondary packaging and serialization), temperature-controlled storage across three zones (15-25°C ambient, 2-8°C chilled, -21°C frozen) covering 75,000 m² of logistics area, GDP-compliant transport via a fleet of 67 specialized pharmaceutical vehicles, serialization via tracekey Health Care Cloud integration, narcotics (BtM) and medical cannabis logistics, and order picking using Pick-by-Vision data-goggle technology.

Product overview

UNITAX Pharmalogistik GmbH is a family-owned pharmaceutical logistics company offering a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio spanning the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The core offering comprises six service areas — Manufacturing/Contract Manufacturing (GMP-certified secondary packaging and serialization), Transport (GDP-compliant temperature-controlled logistics across Europe and globally), Storage (GSP/GDP-certified multi-temperature warehousing at Berlin-Schönefeld and Großbeeren sites), Serialization (tracekey-integrated Data Matrix Code printing and EU Hub reporting), BtM & MedCan Logistics (narcotics and medical cannabis handling with BOPST reporting), and Order Picking (Pick-by-Vision-enabled picking for up to 7,000 shipments/month). Digital tools include the M3 customer portal and the tracekey-integrated serialization platform (mytracekey PHARMA). A major expansion (AFS) at Berlin Brandenburg Airport added 13,000+ new pallet spaces, and the Hermes project applies AI-assisted scanner technology for warehouse process optimization. All operations are GDP, GMP, and GSP certified by German authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNITAX Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing GMP-certified secondary packaging and contract manufacturing services including serialization (Data Matrix Code, EDMC/China Code, vignettes, Bollini), variable data coding, repackaging, leaflet handling, labeling, visual inspection, banding, and folding, performed by trained specialists with pharmacist quality assurance for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• UNITAX Transport / Transportation GDP-compliant pharmaceutical transport via custom-built special vehicles with real-time temperature monitoring and flexible temperature zones, covering national and international distribution in over 15 countries, plus global air and sea freight with Envirotainers, reefer containers, and AEO-certified customs clearance.
• UNITAX Storage / Lagerung GSP/GDP-certified temperature-controlled storage of pharmaceuticals and raw materials, with 75,000 m² of total logistics area and 60,000+ CCG1 pallet spaces across ambient (15-25°C), chilled (2-8°C), frozen (-21°C), and WGK 3 zones, served by GAMP 5 validated warehouse IT at Berlin-Schönefeld and Großbeeren.
• UNITAX Serialisierung / Serialization Serialization and aggregation services for pharmaceutical products using tracekey Health Care Cloud integration, combining 2D barcode printing, tamper-evident sealing, print quality verification, and serial number transmission to the EU Hub, with GAMP 5 validated IT systems.
• UNITAX BtM & MedCan Logistics Legally compliant logistics for narcotics (Betäubungsmittel) and medical cannabis, compliant with BtMG § 3, § 6, § 15 and AMG § 52a, including access-protected alarm-secured warehouses (1,300 m²), temperature-controlled distribution, validated BOPST reporting interface, and audit support.
• UNITAX Kommissionierung / Order Picking Order picking and individualized shipment compilation from single pallets to smallest consignments, processed by 45 warehouse employees handling up to 7,000 shipments per month, using barcode scanning for real-time traceability and Pick-by-Vision data goggles for precise fine picking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000 consignments per month processed by 45 warehouse employees with complete traceability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GDP network solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2020UNITAX is founding shareholder of GDP network solutions - nationwide pharmaceutical pallet network. Partnership of 10 medium-sized, owner-managed pharmaceutical logistics companies. Network covers 11 locations with hub in Kassel. UNITAX contributes 33 trucks and handles last-mile delivery in Berlin-Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Nuremberg. All partners guarantee seamless temperature control based on innovative IT infrastructure.
• tracekeycoreTechnology or IntegrationUNITAX connected to tracekey's Health Care Cloud for serialization services. Serial numbers can be sent directly to UNITAX line manager or generated independently. Verifier checks print quality. Data transmitted to customers via cloud for EU Hub submission. Aggregation capabilities for bundling serialized packs.
• DataCo GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerData protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) for UNITAX. Contact: DataCo GmbH, Sandstr. 33, 80335 München, +49 89 7400 45840.
• Technische Universität BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership in eHaul project testing electric trucks. TU Berlin coordinates battery exchange station development and driver behavior observation for energy optimization. Project volume ~6.5 million euros, funded by BMWK.
• Greiwing Truck & Trailer GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersRental provider of specialized electric truck (40-ton E-Lkw from Designwerk) for eHaul research project testing battery swap vs. charging on Berlin-Dresden route.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences & Healthcare): Global contract logistics leader with a dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical offering GDP-compliant warehousing, temperature-controlled transport, and clinical trial logistics. Directly comparable to UNITAX on pharma 3PL services but operates at vastly greater scale across hundreds of sites globally.
• Kühne+Nagel (Life Sciences & Healthcare): One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical offering GDP-certified pharma warehousing, cold-chain transport, and air-freight services. Closely comparable to UNITAX on temperature-controlled pharma logistics but with global reach and a substantially broader customer portfolio.
• GEODIS Life Sciences & Healthcare: Global contract logistics provider with a dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare vertical offering GDP/GMP-compliant warehousing, cold-chain transport, and pharma distribution. Comparable on pharma 3PL scope with broader geographic coverage than UNITAX.

Direct peers

• Eurotranspharma: France-headquartered specialist in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport and logistics with European reach. Direct peer to UNITAX on pharma cold-chain distribution and is also a listed customer of UNITAX, illustrating the cross-overlap in European pharma 3PL networks.
• BPL Logistics: German pharma logistics specialist offering GDP-certified warehousing, transport, and order-picking services to pharmaceutical manufacturers. Direct regional peer to UNITAX on German pharma 3PL services with comparable customer segment focus.
• Movianto (Owens & Minor): European pharmaceutical logistics specialist owned by Owens & Minor offering GDP-compliant warehousing, distribution, and cold-chain transport across multiple European countries. Closely comparable to UNITAX in pharma 3PL scope and customer segment (manufacturers and wholesalers).
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): UPS Healthcare subsidiary specializing in clinical trial and pharmaceutical supply chain logistics, including cold-chain and time-sensitive transport. Comparable to UNITAX on GDP-compliant pharma logistics with a focus on clinical trials and global pharma manufacturer relationships.
• Trans-o-flex: Germany-headquartered specialist in temperature-controlled express distribution for pharmaceuticals and medical products with active temperature monitoring. Direct competitor to UNITAX in German pharma logistics, particularly on temperature-controlled transport and active cold-chain distribution.
• World Courier (Cencora): Specialist in time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical distribution, particularly clinical trial logistics and global pharma transport, owned by Cencora. Comparable to UNITAX on GDP-compliant cold-chain pharma logistics, with stronger international specialty pharma and clinical trial exposure.

Regional players

• Streck Transport (or comparable German pharma carrier): Mid-sized German logistics provider with temperature-controlled and pharmaceutical capabilities serving regional manufacturers and wholesalers. Adjacent regional peer to UNITAX in German pharmaceutical distribution, generally smaller in scale and certification depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitax-pharmalogistik/?originalSubdomain=de

Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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