Transportation Solutions

Reliability, Services and Technology for Critical Shipments
The shipping of key medical products is critical to the success of companies comprising the pharmaceutical and health care life sciences industries. The FedEx® portfolio of products and services for the industry is crucial to provide the flexibility, logistical control and financial savvy for companies to provide their products in a safe and reliable method to their customers. Technology solutions and integrations have provided customers the ability to track shipments throughout the delivery cycle and provide customized reporting tools and capabilities necessary for the security of the products. Rapid Delivery Is Required
Medical products may be time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive or require immediate delivery based on the specific needs of the shipper and end user. New therapeutics may need to be shipped rapidly to a variety of locations for a successful product launch. Shipping within the U.S. of medical packages or even freight may require overnight express services to meet the demands of the customers and the requirements of the products being shipped. Globalization of the marketplace has added a new wrinkle to the transportation logistics of the industry, especially with time and temperature requirements. FedEx offers the right solutions to meet the industry, government and regulatory needs rapidly, reliably and in a secure environment.


Visibility Beyond Throughout the Shipping Process
Knowing where your shipment is all times around the world is critical to your business and the customers that purchase and use your products. FedEx InSight® provides a unique platform to view your outbound and inbound packages with real-time status.


Ground Efficiency When Time Is Not a Constraint
The ability to manage your supply chain effectively also means managing your financial resources and transportation spend. When time and temperature are not critical factors affecting the movement of products, FedEx Ground can be utilized as a cost-efficient, reliable service. Depending on the delivery location, ground shipments typically are satisfied within a 2-3 day window of delivery and a substantial cost savings to the shipper.


Palletized Freight Moved Efficiently and with Care
The pharmaceutical and health care life sciences companies require the capabilities of a shipping company to provide freight services for heavy, skidded shipments. These shipments may require overnight freight services or the standard non-time sensitive shipping of products. FedEx Freight offers a wide range of choices to ship large skids of medical products and goods.


White Glove Service with the FedEx Reputation Behind Every Shipment
FedEx Custom Critical offers the health care industry an efficient, regulated, white-glove service possible. Whether it is a time-sensitive, temperature-sensitive or a complete validated monitoring solution of the products being shipped, FedEx Custom Critical can meet the requirements necessary for the shipment.


A Dedicated Health Care Distribution Center at the Heart of the FedEx System
The FedEx Global Distribution Center in Memphis is focused exclusively on the health care industries. From storage of products at a range of temperatures to the ability to pick, pack and ship packages to meet the late night requirements of our customers, FedEx has succeeded in bringing a new, highly efficient service to the industry.


Globalization Opportunities Driving Business Reach
The health care industry has moved beyond domestic borders not only in the sales of products on a global scale but also to take advantage of R&D, manufacturing and distribution of goods and services. Whether it is for small package shipments of critically needed therapeutics or skidded pharmaceutical products or supplies, FedEx international service offerings can provide the reliability and speed to move goods across borders. Through technological efficiencies, FedEx has developed programs to speed products through customs and avoid delays and returns due to issues with documentation or in country regulations.  

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