About Us

1983

Founded

34

Pharma Cool Trailers

3

Pharma Transporter

3500 m2

Customer-Specific Storage

Our Philosophy

Mutual trust is the cornerstone of our business relationships. We work reliably and long-term with our customers and suppliers based on partnership.

Customer focus means for us: The customer’s wish has highest priority. We make it our mission to always find the best possible solution.

Kipfer-Logistik History

In 1983 CEO Beat Kipfer founded the company “Kipfer Internationale Transporte”. The company started business as a forwarding agent with only one semi. The company grew steadily and was transformed into a “Limited Liability Company – LLC” in 2003. In the same year GPRS-tracked, temperature-controlled transports throughout Europe were conducted for customers from Switzerland. In 2008, the ISO 9001:2008 certification and SQAS assessments were conducted successfully. 

In 2009 Beat Kipfer started the cooperation with the logistics company Frigo-Trans GmbH located in Germany. In 2012 Kipfer Internationale Transporte transformed into the Swiss location of the Frigo-Trans Group und changed its name to “Frigo-Trans Schweiz GmbH”. The integration of knowledge and expertise formed a solid foundation for long-term growth. Due to the merger, the company’s service portfolio could be aligned even more precisely with pharma industry requirements.

In 2014, Beat Kipfer became an active member of TAPA. In 2012 the company became the first logistics service provider to successfully complete the TAPA certification.

In the summer of 2020, despite the inconvenience caused by Corona, the company was again completely separated from Frigo Trans Deutschland and renamed Kipfer Logistik GmbH. In the course of this, Kipfer Logistik GmbH was also certified to the highest TAPA level 1, ISO 9001:2015 and GDP and received the SQAS certificate.

As an entrepreneur, Beat Kipfer sees it as his essential task to seek the best solutions for optimal service and communication towards customers. In May 2020, this aspiration led Beat Kipfer to buy back his Frigo-Trans shares, that were sold in 2012. In the future, Beat Kipfer, as owner and CEO, together with his team will offer the service portfolio Europe-wide under the name «Kipfer-Logistik».

WHAT HAS CHANGED FOR OUR CUSTOMERS?

In short, good and proven becomes even more reliable and communication even more direct. Beat Kipfer and his team are looking forward to continue to deliver logistics competence. Knowledge and competency that has constantly developed since the founding in 1983.

As of July 2020 Kipfer-Logistik is certified according to the current TAPA TSR1 2020.

Kipfer-Logistik | Pharma Transporte seit 2020

Further Milestones

An important milestone was set in 2014 with the TAPA TSR certification. Transport security is essential in pharma logistics and with this certification highest quality requirements are fulfilled. In 2016, the GDP certification was completed successfully. This rounds off the overall quality profile of the Swiss logistics company.

In May 2019, we opened a separate warehouse in addition to the core transport business. Over 3,500 square meters offer safe storage of temperature-sensitive goods and products. The new location utilises modern infrastructure and offers storage possibilities in all pharma-relevant temperature zones. This location also meets GDP, GSP and HMG guidelines as well as WHO regulations.

 

Pharma logistics center

The Kipfer-Logistik Pharma Logistics Center opens in Münchenstein (Baselland) on 01.01.2025.

Our Strengths

Are you looking for a safe & reliable transport option for your pharma products? We can offer an efficient, qualified vehicle fleet – Europe-wide!

Pharma Transports

For sensitive pharmaceutical goods we offer systematic controls and temperature recording along the transport. To ensure that the goods reach their destination in perfect quality, we transport in accordance with GDP guidelines.

Security Transports

With over 30 years of experience in transports, we do not only stand for highest quality but also for maximum security. We safely and reliably transport your valuable goods and pharma products.

ADR Transports

Temperature and non-temperature controlled transports are part of our service portfolio. All our drivers possess valid ADR licenses. Our vehicle fleet’s capability is constantly inspected for ADR transports. All vehicles are ADR approved and insured. 

ART TRANSPORTS

Your art objects are in good hand with us! We transport your valuable art pieces reliably and safely to the desired destination. Private transports, exhibition or trade show transports – we execute them for you! All entrusted art objects are handled and transported with the utmost care and according to the highest safety standards.

Customs Processing

Upon request, we also take care of all customs formalities for our clients. We are pleased to assist you with import and export customs clearance. With our many years of experience, we assist you in order to save you valuable time and human resources.

Recycling Transports

An economic utilisation of resources is an essential part of many companies. We can offer law compliant transports to treatment and recycling locations.