French transport and logistics giant Geodis is opening a temperature-controlled GDP-compliant pharmaceutical warehouse close to Manchester airport, which will support both inventory management and cross-docking operations.
The facility, which will open on 1 June, bolsters Geodis’ presence in the UK and Ireland’s fast-growing pharma and healthcare sector.
The warehouse will offer 2,000 pallet positions and has been developed to accommodate sensitive pharmaceutical products that require strict temperature management and regulatory compliance.
It will include dedicated short-term storage zones, such as a fully temperature-controlled area maintained at controlled room temperature (15–25°C) and chilled environments (2–8°C), with the option to introduce frozen storage if needed.
Additional capabilities include designated returns areas and continuous temperature monitoring supported by 24/7 alert systems to safeguard product integrity, while enabling both short-term storage and efficient onward distribution.
Operations will be supported by a validated Warehouse Management System (WMS) providing barcode scanning, batch traceability, full audit trails, and real-time inventory visibility to ensure compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency throughout the supply chain, whether for inventory holding or fast-moving distribution flows.
The Manchester site meets a wide range of international quality and security standards, including GDP/ WDA pharmaceutical compliance, as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, TAPA, AEO, and Dangerous Goods certifications.
The warehouse has also been designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating energy-efficient refrigeration systems, LED lighting, and waste-reduction initiatives.
Paul Morris, Geodis UK head of pharma and healthcare vertical, said: “This new facility allows us to provide highly reliable end-to-end solution for temperature-sensitive healthcare products.
“With advanced monitoring systems, robust compliance standards and strong connectivity across the UK, we are well positioned to support pharmaceutical and biotech companies with safe, efficient and scalable logistics solutions.”
Geodis specialises in freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution, warehousing, and express, and road transport. It operates in around 170 countries and employs over 48,000 staff worldwide. It is owned by SNCF, France’s state-owned rail operator.
