[SAGAWA EXPRESS] Medical Logistics | Solutions

Aiming for a stable supply of pharmaceuticals
Sagawa Express's pharmaceutical transportation

In addition to the home delivery service that is widely used by medical-related customers, Sagawa Express also offers services to meet a variety of needs, including strict temperature control and logistics for dispensing pharmacies and hospitals.

2022: Obtained Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification at Kansai International Airport
2022: Obtained Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification at Narita International Airport

Sagawa Express offers pharmaceutical transportation services that comply with IATA regulations and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)^* requirements with the aim of providing more reliable pharmaceutical transportation services to our customers.

With flexible response capabilities that allowed us to respond to many requests during the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation services that ensure strict temperature control, we are able to offer an optimal service to a wide range of medical-related customers.

GDP
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is a set of standards that aims to ensure proper management of distribution channels in the market distribution of pharmaceuticals, maintain the integrity of pharmaceuticals, and prevent counterfeit pharmaceuticals from entering legitimate distribution channels.

List of Sagawa Express's medical logistics services that enable proper transportation both in Japan and overseas

Dispensing Pharmacy

We deliver prescription drugs (ethical pharmaceuticals) dispensed by pharmacies to patients' homes. Not only do we offer next-day delivery, we also offer same-day delivery and short delivery times (e.g., within 3 hours).

Sample Transportation

We transport samples in accordance with strict quality control standards (GDP or other standards specified by the shipper). We transport samples with consistent quality all the way to the last mile to pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals, and clinics across the country.

Warehousing and Stockpiling Services outside Hospitals

Moving your hospital's warehouse outside the hospital significantly frees up space inside. We also offer stockpile management services to respond to unforeseen emergencies.

Cleaning and Sterilization of Medical Equipment and Delivery of Medical Supplies

We ensure the safety and security of loaned medical equipment (surgical instruments) returned from medical facilities by inspecting and cleaning each and every item. In addition, by operating our logistics centers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we can respond to emergency shipping requests from medical institutions.

Medical logistics provided by Sagawa Express

Sagawa Express utilizes its nationwide distribution network to provide transportation services for medical products to meet a variety of needs.

Diverse transportation lineup

A diverse lineup of transportation options is available to suit your product characteristics, transportation requirements, and budget.

Hikyaku Express (home delivery)

We can offer nationwide delivery and collection services for medical supplies and the like.

Hikyaku Air Express

We handle medical supplies and equipment, samples, and investigational drugs. We offer next-day-morning delivery, next-day delivery, time-specific delivery, and same-day delivery.
You can also specify delivery to an airport or to one of our sales offices.

Excluding some areas

Hikyaku Private Chartered Transportation

We can offer various proposals such as mini cargo van charter, truck charter including vehicles dedicated to pharmaceuticals, regular transportation, and long-distance transportation using a combination of air and truck.

International transportation

We can offer proposals for transporting pharmaceuticals by air and sea.

High-quality transportation and management in accordance with GDP guidelines

We can design and propose transportation solutions that comply with GDP guidelines. Our unique management system allows us to accommodate a wide range of temperatures, from room temperature 15-25℃ and refrigerated 2-8℃ to frozen -20℃.

Trucks specially designed to transport pharmaceuticals

We provide charter transportation services using trucks specially designed to transport bulk pharmaceuticals and palletized cargo. We also handle the transportation of import and export cargo to and from Narita International, Haneda, and Kansai International airports.

Warehouse storage

In cooperation with partner companies, we handle storage and loading/unloading of pharmaceutical products in warehouses used exclusively for pharmaceuticals.

Solutions provided by Sagawa Express

Passive solutions

This service meets the need for strict temperature control, ultra-low temperatures, and real-time monitoring, which are required for new modalities, including cell and gene therapy products, as well as traditional small-molecule and antibody drugs. From small containers to palletized cargo, we can transport anything quickly and reliably to anywhere in Japan.

PHARMA	CELL&GENE	SPECIALTY

Supported temperatures: (1) +15℃ to +25℃, (2) +2℃ to +8℃, (3) -15℃ to -25℃, (4) -80℃ (dry ice)	Supported temperatures: (1) +15℃ to +25℃, (2) +2℃ to +8℃, (3) -15℃ to -25℃, (4) -196℃ (liquid nitrogen)	Supported temperatures: (1) +15℃ to +25℃, (2) +2℃ to +8℃, (3) -15℃ to -25℃

Recycling plan

We offer comprehensive support, from delivering containers that have been adjusted to the specified temperature and transporting the packed cargo, to collecting empty containers.

IoT solutions

Our IoT devices can provide information about temperature, humidity, luminous intensity, impact, and location to monitor the quality of cargo along the supply chain. You can check the status in real time on the cloud portal.

Data integrity: FDA Part 11 compliant
Conventional data loggers are also available.

Do you have any of these concerns regarding medical logistics?

We want to transport medical equipment/
pharmaceuticals quickly.

We want to transport products that require temperature control.

We want to entrust warehouse storage to a reliable contractor.

We need urgent delivery to remote areas within Japan.

Our specialized logistics consulting team offers optimal proposals.

Please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions you may have regarding medical logistics, such as the delivery and management of pharmaceuticals.

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Other solutions

Charter Service (Private Transportation)

Here are some details about the service, including the fees and how to use the service for chartering trucks or using mixed loading to transport goods directly to your specified location. To order a charter service (private transportation), please click here.

Global Logistics

We offer total support for all processes, including the local storage of goods from overseas manufacturing plants or suppliers, distribution processing, international transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and transportation in Japan.

Heavy/Special Transportation

We transport anything safely and reliably; from things difficult to transport, such as large, heavy equipment and special vehicles, to artworks that require delicate handling. Please contact Sagawa Express for your heavy or special transportation needs. Leave all your logistics concerns, such as collection and delivery, to Sagawa Express.

Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) Logistics Support

We can offer a one-stop service, from back-office operations to temporary storage in our warehouse, development of inventory systems, and delivery to private homes. If you have any concerns about your e-commerce business, please contact us.

Support for Streamlining Retail Distribution

We help streamline logistics throughout the entire retail distribution industry, not only through last-mile delivery to stores and consumers, but also through the operation and effective use of logistics centers. Leave all your logistics concerns, such as collection and delivery, to Sagawa Express.

Medical Logistics

We propose a logistics environment that includes facilities, vehicles, and materials suitable for the transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals and biological samples.

Sagawa Express Green Solution (Decarbonization of Logistics)

As a comprehensive logistics company, Sagawa Express proposes solutions to reduce logistics-related CO₂ emissions and environmental impact throughout the entire supply chain. If you are not sure where to start, contact us now. Leave all your logistics concerns, such as collection and delivery, to Sagawa Express.

Facility Management

Our services include not only logistics management within commercial facilities but also central management of people, goods, vehicles, and information. We offer services that maximize the value of facilities and contribute to the environment, safety, and security of local communities.

Solutions we can offer

To support your entire supply chain,
we offer a variety of solutions, from procurement of raw materials and components from overseas, to storing and processing, and delivery to stores in Japan.

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