New Pharma Logistics Routes: Frankfurt, Atlanta, Chicago and Narita

Kühne+Nagel has expanded its temperature-controlled logistics network to include new pharmaceutical transport routes connecting Frankfurt to Atlanta and Chicago to Narita, according to a report by Logistik Heute published July 29, 2026. The expansion targets the specialized requirements of pharmalogistics, ensuring stable thermal conditions for medical shipments across these specific intercontinental corridors.

New Pharmaceutical Transport Routes

The logistics provider is integrating new lanes into its existing cold-chain infrastructure. According to Logistik Heute, the expanded network now specifically facilitates shipments between Frankfurt, Germany, and Atlanta, Georgia, as well as between Chicago, Illinois, and Narita, Japan.

These additions focus on pharmalogistics, a sector requiring strict adherence to temperature regulations to maintain the efficacy of vaccines, biologics, and other sensitive medical products. The routes link major aviation hubs in Europe, North America, and Asia to streamline the movement of healthcare goods.

Cold-Chain Infrastructure and Reach

The expansion allows Kühne+Nagel to offer more direct temperature-controlled options for shippers operating in the pharmaceutical industry. By utilizing these specific city-pairs, the company aims to reduce transit risks associated with temperature fluctuations during the transport of high-value medical cargo.

The selection of Frankfurt, Atlanta, Chicago, and Narita reflects the strategic importance of these cities as primary gateways for international air freight and pharmaceutical distribution centers in their respective regions.