Our logistics centre at the Bielefeld site
Continuous growth since 2017: Our logistics centre in Bielefeld has excellent connections to the A2 motorway and offers you customised solutions for your pharmaceutical products. Through continuous expansion, most recently in 2022, we have significantly increased our capacity and improved the security of your goods, especially controlled substances.
What we do for you in Bielefeld
Our services at a glance
Comprehensive order management
We take care of the entirety of order processing – from the availability check and market launch to the planning of efficient transport solutions and smooth, legally compliant import processing.
GSP-compliant storage of pharmaceutical products
We guarantee secure warehousing in accordance with Good Storage Practice (GSP) – including temperature and humidity monitoring and precise, temperature-controlled storage and retrieval.
Secure financial management
We take care of the entire order-to-cash process, including invoicing, payment monitoring and receivables management. We also offer detailed reporting, such as export postings for tax consultants.
Efficient distribution according to GDP guidelines
We ensure efficient, safe delivery, with precise picking, weight checks and tailor-made transport planning. Temperature and humidity monitoring and reliable storage during transport are a matter of course for us.
Complete packaging service
At the Bielefeld site, we cover all your packaging needs – from GMP-compliant documentation and labelling services to repackaging. We take on organisation of all packaging processes, including automated serialisation, tamper protection and the creation of clinical kits and displays – all in accordance with the highest legal standards.
The most stringent quality controls
With strict quality controls along the supply chain, we ensure the utmost quality and safety for your pharmaceutical products.
Frictionless returns management
Our processes ensure efficient handling, safe return or professional disposal of returned products.
Controlled substance logistics in Bielefeld
Our controlled substance logistics guarantee secure, legally compliant handling of controlled substances, including PZN scanning and anonymous shipping. We also handle the entire import and export process, always in compliance with all legal requirements.
Reliable Amazon Pharmacy integration
We support you in distributing your products via Amazon by ensuring that the medicines reach online retailers smoothly and in compliance with regulations.
The strengths of our logistics centre in Bielefeld
Optimum transport connections
Our warehouse logistics site in Bielefeld is located directly on the A2 motorway and therefore has excellent connections to guarantee rapid distribution of your pharmaceutical products.
State-of-the-art technology for efficiency and quality assurance
We rely on cutting-edge technologies to ensure efficiency and safety in all processes. With two autostores offering space for 36,500 containers and a fully automated temperature control system, we ensure that every item is stored and moved optimally.
Legally compliant storage of controlled substances
The SK logistics centre in Bielefeld specialises in controlled substance logistics and offers secure storage conditions in accordance with the highest standards and legal requirements, with 3,600 pallet spaces.
Security of pharmaceutical products
We protect your sensitive goods with a wide range of security measures. This includes electronic access controls, video surveillance, an external security service as well as comprehensive fire protection and targeted pest control.
International distribution network
As our customer, you benefit from our established partnerships and extensive experience. We guarantee efficient, global delivery capability thanks to our reliable infrastructure and extensive connections.
Environmentally friendly pharmaceutical logistics
We want to take responsibility and are focussing on renewable energies in Bielefeld in order to reduce our carbon footprint as a company.
Logistical requirements for deliveries to SK Pharma Logistics GmbH
Compliance with the basic logistical requirements for goods deliveries to SK Pharma Logistics GmbH is a necessary prerequisite to ensure compliance with the GDP guideline and a smooth process.
The main objectives of these requirements are:
- Compliance with the GDP guideline
- Ensuring fast availability of goods after delivery
- Optimisation of costs in the supply chain
Requirements for packaging materials and packaging
- Delivery of goods exclusively on Euro pallets containing the same items and batches.
- Please label the pallets with the following information:
Manufacturer, material No. or identity No., pharmacy central number (where available), article description, total quantity in units, batch designation (production date for goods without a batch), order number and dangerous goods information (if applicable). Please note that the supplier is liable for any damage resulting from non-compliance with the statutory provisions.
- Please label each individual box with the following information:
Manufacturer, material No. or identity No., pharmacy central number (where available), article description, total content of the box in units (Please label residual quantities separately with “residual quantity”; cartons containing data loggers must also be visibly labelled), batch designation (production date for goods without a batch) and dangerous goods information (if applicable). Please note that the supplier is liable for any damage resulting from non-compliance with the statutory provisions.
- The packaging units must always contain the same quantity of contents (with the exception of residual cartons and residual pallets).
- Please ensure GDP-compliant delivery of all goods subject to GDP and also deliver all non-GDP-relevant items in clean, odourless trucks.
- Pallet standard (applies to all deliveries without exception):
All deliveries must be made on undamaged, clean wooden pallets that comply with the ISPM 15 standard.
If disposable pallets are used, sufficient stability must be ensured for storage in pallet racks.
The pallets must not be overpacked.
The ISPM 15 standard includes IPCC and HT labelling
Treatment with methyl bromide and the associated labelling “MB” is not permitted.
Delivery Conditions
- Deliveries may only be made using suitable and authorised vehicles in perfect technical condition.
- All deliveries must be made with vehicles that are suitable for ramp unloading.
- In principle, every consignment must be notified in writing at least 3 working days before delivery. The notification must contain at least the following information:
Manufacturer/supplier designation, client name, carrier, order number (PO number of the client to which the goods receipt posting is to be made) as well as a packing list/delivery note as PDF, planned delivery day including time (not applicable for locations with Cargoclix slot booking). Please note the notification information of the respective location, see ‘Location-specific conditions’.
- For each delivery, a corresponding number of pallets will be exchanged – the pallet exchange will be noted on the consignment note.
- The purchase of pallets by SK Pharma is not possible.
Accompanying Documents
Flawless delivery documents are a basic prerequisite for fast and smooth processing of incoming goods deliveries:
- Consignment note (CMR/forwarding bill of lading)
Carrier, client, name of the consignee, consignment weight, full details of the loading equipment, description of the load
- Delivery Note
Manufacturer/supplier designation, delivery date, name of the consignee, order number (PO number of the client to which the goods receipt posting is to be made), article number (under which SK manages the goods in the GMS), article description, packaging overview (number of pallets, cartons, total quantities), total quantity in units (article, batch and expiry date)
The delivery note must be attached to the goods in a clearly visible position.
Refusal of Acceptance
SK Pharma will (only after consultation with the client) refuse to accept the goods if there are any irregularities in the delivery, e.g.:
- A high proportion of damaged goods
- Deliveries of unpalletised goods
- Deliveries not notified or not notified on time
- Goods with a strong odour
- Goods with detected pest infestation
Location-specific conditions for Bielefeld (Germany)
Address
Remusweg 8, 33729 Bielefeld, Germany
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Notification/processing
Please notify your deliveries via bookings in the Cargoclix slot. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible department via the following email address: kundenservice@sk-pharma.de
Ideal box dimensions
Length = 550 mm, width = 300 mm, height = 200 mm
Maximum box dimensions
Length = 600 mm, width = 350 mm, height = 250 mm
Maximum box weight
25.00 kg
Maximum pallet dimensions
Length = 1,200 mm, width = 800 mm, height = 1,200 mm
Maximum pallet weight
500.00 kg/800.00 kg depending on agreement
Additional note
The pallets with data loggers must be properly labelled. Furthermore, boxes for samples are to be delivered separately and labelled accordingly – these are also not to be delivered within a pallet.
Irregularity
As explained in the preamble, compliance with the above regulations is a prerequisite for smooth and GDP-compliant processing of incoming goods. Infringements often result in costs for SK that were not previously factored in. SK therefore reserves the right to charge the respective client for any additional costs incurred