Our story
Founded in 1999, PHSE has focused since its inception on the logistical management of clinical trials, later specialising in active temperature-controlled shipping (Active Cool Chain) for pharmaceuticals, biotech, biological samples and clinical trials serving the hospital, home care and clinical research channels. In 2020, the entry of Eddy De Vita into the corporate structure, at 70%, supported by the investment fund NB Aurora, marks an important step in the development of PHSE’s international platform, which counts 6 acquisitions between 2021 and 2024, four of whitch abroad ( UK, India, Brazil, Germany) and two in Italy.
Today, PHSE is trusted by leading companies around the world to manage their time critical and temperature sensitive logistics needs.
1999
PHSE was founded as Pharma Service.
2002
Pharma Service opened a small office in Fiano Romano.
2005
The Milan office in Cesano Boscone was opened.
2006
Pharma Service becomes PHSE.
2011
PHSE operates exclusively in the clinical trials logistics sector and has become a leader and reference point in Italy.
2012
The company decides to invest to become a leader in the pharmaceutical distribution market as well. In 4 years, it starts 9 new direct branches. The head office is moved to Milan (Legnano).
2014
PHSE goes international by setting up its first office in London. Won the SMAU award as the transport company with the most Technological Innovation.
2015
PHSE enters the American market. First office in the USA, in New York.
2017
PHSE opens a major new logistics hub in Rome (Monterotondo) . PHSE sets up its own office in Singapore.
2018
PHSE wins Financial Times “FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Compalies” award for the second year running.
2019
Entrepreneur Eddy De Vita, supported by the investment fund NB Aurora, joined the company, with a 70% share.
2020
PHSE opens its new Pharma Hub in Lodi. The site is equipped with the best technology, including a modern sorter for the automation, speed and accuracy of the order sorting process.
In the face of the health emergency in Covid-19, PHSE is selected by the Commission structure for strategic stock management and possible redistribution of surpluses between vaccine hubs to ensure the smooth progress of the vaccination campaign.
2021
PHSE draws up its first Sustainability Report. In 2021, it is also characterized by the considerable international expansion through the acquisition of TEK Freight Ltd (85%), Rapid time & temperature LLP (70%) and Duimex (100%).
2022
PHSE acquires Bio Transportes, a Brazilian company specialising in temperature-controlled biopharmaceutical transport.
2023
In June, PHSE Spain was founded.
In July, Air Plus S.r.l. and Bio Pharma Logistics S.r.l. are acquired , specializing in the controlled temperature transport of drugs, diagnostic and biological samples.
The Bologna Hub, which allows the national distribution process to be efficient, is also inaugurated.
2024
PHSE also lands in Germany with the acquisition of Moving Forward International GmbH (MFI).
German freight forwarding company active in the international shipment (import and export from Germany) of pharmaceuticals, with a strong specialisation in the transport of radiopharmaceuticals, the new frontier in cancer therapies.
2002
Pharma Service opened a small office in Fiano Romano.
1999
PHSE was founded as Pharma Service.
2006
Pharma Service becomes PHSE.
2005
The Milan office in Cesano Boscone was opened.
2012
The company decides to invest to become a leader in the pharmaceutical distribution market as well. In 4 years, it starts 9 new direct branches. The head office is moved to Milan (Legnano).
2011
PHSE operates exclusively in the clinical trials logistics sector and has become a leader and reference point in Italy.
2015
PHSE enters the American market. First office in the USA, in New York.
2014
PHSE goes international by setting up its first office in London. Won the SMAU award as the transport company with the most Technological Innovation.
2018
PHSE wins Financial Times “FT 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Compalies” award for the second year running.
2017
PHSE opens a major new logistics hub in Rome (Monterotondo) . PHSE sets up its own office in Singapore.
2020
PHSE opens its new Pharma Hub in Lodi. The site is equipped with the best technology, including a modern sorter for the automation, speed and accuracy of the order sorting process.
In the face of the health emergency in Covid-19, PHSE is selected by the Commission structure for strategic stock management and possible redistribution of surpluses between vaccine hubs to ensure the smooth progress of the vaccination campaign.
2019
Entrepreneur Eddy De Vita, supported by the investment fund NB Aurora, joined the company, with a 70% share.
2022
PHSE acquires Bio Transportes, a Brazilian company specialising in temperature-controlled biopharmaceutical transport.
2021
PHSE draws up its first Sustainability Report. In 2021, it is also characterized by the considerable international expansion through the acquisition of TEK Freight Ltd (85%), Rapid time & temperature LLP (70%) and Duimex (100%).
2023
In June, PHSE Spain was founded.
In July, Air Plus S.r.l. and Bio Pharma Logistics S.r.l. are acquired , specializing in the controlled temperature transport of drugs, diagnostic and biological samples.
The Bologna Hub, which allows the national distribution process to be efficient, is also inaugurated.
2024