Cencora, a global pharmaceutical services company, is enhancing its third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities in the U.S. and Europe, expanding its global network and strengthening specialty logistics services for pharmaceutical companies worldwide.  

As more specialty pharmaceuticals reach the market and the demand for drug supply management continues to increase, Cencora is increasing capabilities in key markets in Europe expanding its pan-European logistics capabilities with the addition of NextPharma Logistics, a healthcare logistics provider that delivers services across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Cencora also will open a 3PL facility in Italy in 2026.

In the U.S. Cencora plans to open a new, highly automated 500,000 sq.-ft. 3PL facility in Texas in 2028, expanding storage capacity, cold chain capabilities.

“Our customers trust us to serve as an extension of their operations. We continue to strengthen our pharmaceutical logistics capabilities through investments across our 3PL network to deliver enhanced support tailored to their needs,” said Chris Williams, Senior Vice President and President of Alloga Europe & ICS. “Whether it’s a large-scale global program or supporting the launch of an advanced therapy in a new market, we’re able to provide the integrated support our customers need to navigate supply chain complexities, maximize commercial success and ensure efficient and reliable access to their products.” 

Enhanced European 3PL capabilities 

Headquartered in Germany, NextPharma Logistics offers integrated supply chain services, such as storage, distribution, serialization and quality assurance and compliance management. The company offers temperature-controlled solutions, including refrigerated and deep-frozen storage, through its Good Distribution Practice (GDP)-compliant facilities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. 

Expanded U.S. capacity and cold chain capabilities

The 3PL facility in Texas, Cencora’s fifth 3PL facility in the U.S., will significantly increase the company’s capacity to store products at controlled room temperature, refrigerated and frozen ranges, including ultra-low and cryogenic.