Built on experience and industry know-how, our logistics services are designed for the specific requirements of transporting medical technology devices. While not all med tech products require GDP compliance, our solutions adhere to the stringent safety and quality standards essential for non-GxP compliant products.
Keeping your shipments on track
Considering the indispensable role of medical technology in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care, uninterrupted supply chains for delivering these products to hospitals and healthcare settings are crucial. However, several distinct challenges arise when moving med tech goods.
Taking urgency seriously |
When unexpected delays occur during transportation, you need assurance that issues will be promptly resolved. Full transparency is crucial to minimise any negative impact on your customers. |
Safeguarding product integrity |
Even minor damage can result in product loss and disrupt clinical practice. That is why your sensitive products require expert handling. |
Swift installation for uninterrupted care |
High-value equipment must be swiftly installed and ready for use to ensure seamless patient care. Trustworthy and qualified personnel are therefore crucial for last-mile delivery. |
Given the high stakes, you need to know that your shipments are handled by a logistics provider offering solutions that are tailored to your business’ specific needs.
Dedicated MedTech centres provide peak competence
Within our robust network, your shipments are closely coordinated by experts at our dedicated MedTech competence centres. These hubs offer centralised customer service and proactive management of your shipments—from planning to swiftly fixing any unexpected issues. Depending on the level of service, you can expect regular consignment inspections, end-to-end visibility, and white glove deliveries.
Reliable, safe, and high-quality med tech solutions
Whether you're shipping time-critical med tech products, high-value medical devices, or fragile items, our road freight solutions ensure top-notch reliability, safety, and quality.
Depending on the level of care your goods require, you can choose from two service options: MedTech and MedTech+. Our MedTech experts will help you find the right service level that fits to your specific supply chain requirements—from just-in-time deliveries to optimised replenishment flows, including inside delivery and unpacking.
MedTech: dependable results every time
Our standard MedTech offering is the reliable and comprehensive choice for moving your medical technology goods. There are a number of core advantages to choosing this service level, including:
- Dedicated MedTech centres: Med tech experts are on hand to provide you with specialist care unique to your shipments.
- Meticulous planning: Detailed scheduling and planning ensure strict adherence to the highest quality standards.
- Priority loading: Your goods come first—our high-performance network gives you reliable transit times, meaning you can deliver on your promises.
- Anticipate deviations: Our experts proactively handle deviations, meaning you can avoid unexpected delays.
- Complete visibility: Our digital solutions give you full control of your shipment through end-to-end transparency—for you and your stakeholders.
MedTech+: when your shipments need special care
Do your goods require express shipping or special handling? Our MedTech+ service option offers extra protection for fragile, sensitive, and high-value products. The service also allows for a combination of different shipping solutions, ensuring the best outcomes. In addition to the comprehensive services covered by MedTech, here’s how your goods further benefit from customisable care throughout their journey:
- Expert handling: Fragile and high-value medical items are handled exclusively within our specialised MedTech network. Our experts design robust and efficient routing that breaks down complexity. Our dedicated cross-docks and trained MedTech experts ensure secure physical handling from start to finish.
- Contamination prevention: Your products receive meticulous protection during the entire transportation process to prevent contamination.
- Regular consignment inspections: Thorough inspections at every touchpoint minimise damage risks and costly delays.
- Special delivery options: Our value-added service includes white glove handling, managing reusable packaging, last-mile delivery to the designated location, and equipment set-up and calibration, ensuring your med tech products are swiftly ready for use.
Partner with medical technology logistics experts
Both MedTech and MedTech+ complement our extensive healthcare logistics solutions, designed to provide expert solutions across the entire sector. Our skilled team provides you with customisable freight services based on competence and a determination to exceed expectations—you can depend on us to navigate the complexities and deliver excellence.
Choose Kuehne+Nagel for reliable, specialised transportation solutions built for the medical technology industry.
