Cannabis greenhouse for medical production

Cannabis growth market

Cannabis logistics GDP-compliant

Specialised, temperature-controlled transports for medical cannabis. From flowers through extracts to finished medicines – with GDP certification, BtMG-compliant documentation (German Narcotics Act), real-time tracking and the utmost discretion.

+49 6172 3950679

370%

Market growth through 2028 (projected)

GDP

Certified since January 2026

24/7

Availability & emergency hotline

<30 min

Average response time

Bulk import & medical cannabis wholesale

Medical cannabis import from Portugal, Canada and third countries

We move bulk goods for importers, wholesalers and pharmacy distributors – flowers and extracts, GDP-compliant from the country of origin to the BfArM-released warehouse.

Countries of origin

Portugal, Canada, Australia, Israel, Uruguay. We know the relevant licensing pathways, HS codes and the CoA, GACP and EU-GMP evidence requirements for each source country.

Bulk flowers & extracts

Large volumes rather than pharmacy packs: dried cannabis flowers in big bags, bulk extracts in canisters and drums, bulk distillate and isolates. Temperature control from +15 to +25 °C, humidity monitoring to protect trichomes.

BfArM import licence

We coordinate customs and BfArM clearance for your shipment: presentation of the import licence, BtM number matching, customs handling and release for onward distribution to licensed recipients.

GMP + GDP chain of custody

Unbroken cold chain and BtM chain of custody from the EU-GMP-certified origin warehouse (e.g. Portugal, Canada) across the border to delivery at the wholesaler or pharmacy pre-warehouse in Germany.

BtMG, GDP and what you need to consider

The transport of medical cannabis is subject to both the German Narcotics Act (BtMG) and pharmaceutical GDP guidelines. We know both worlds.

1BtMG requirements

Cannabis is classified as a controlled narcotic. Transport requires a valid BtM permit (German narcotics permit) for all parties involved, BtM delivery notes in triplicate, tamper-proof sealing and an identity check at every handover. Violations can have criminal consequences.

2GDP requirements

As a medicinal product, medical cannabis is subject to the EU GDP guidelines. This means: qualified means of transport, calibrated temperature sensors, documented SOPs, trained staff and a functioning CAPA system. All processes must be auditable.

3Documentation obligations

The combination of BtMG and GDP creates extensive documentation obligations: temperature logs, BtM delivery notes, handover protocols, GPS records and seal checks must be produced without gaps and archived for at least five years.

Your compliance checklist

Verify the recipient's BtM permit
GDP-compliant transport documentation
Continuous temperature recording
Sealing and tamper protection
BtM delivery note in triplicate
Identity check at handover
Archiving of all records (min. 5 years)
Reporting obligations for deviations

TempSecure handles this: We ensure that all transport-relevant items on this checklist are fully met and documented.

Amsterdam – Cologne – Frankfurt – Munich: track live

Our core route for cannabis imports from the Netherlands. Real-time tracking across the entire route.

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Destination

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Why TempSecure?

Cannabis logistics requires more than standard freight forwarding. Compare for yourself.

Feature	TempSecure	Typical competitor
Contact person	1 dedicated contact, 24/7	Rotating hotline
Response time	10–30 minutes	Hours to days
Road transport quote	Within 1 hour	Days
Temperature monitoring	Live cloud tracking (Tive), included	Analogue chart, often extra cost
Proactivity	Holidays, route, documents pre-checked	Reactive after problems
Crisis management	Instant alert, replacement vehicle, root cause analysis	Customer has to chase
Certification	GDP + ISO 9001	Often only standard

Our cannabis logistics in detail

Medical cannabis is subject to strict regulatory requirements. Our logistics are designed to meet them in full.

Temperature-controlled transport

Cannabis flowers and extracts require constant temperatures between +15 and +25 °C. Our calibrated vehicles and thermal boxes guarantee compliance across the entire supply chain.

GDP-compliant processes

Fully documented processes per GDP guidelines. Every transport step is traceable – from pickup through transport to delivery.

Continuous documentation

Automated temperature logs, delivery notes and handover records. All documents are archived digitally and accessible at any time.

Real-time cloud tracking

Tive sensors deliver GPS and temperature data every 5 minutes. Full transparency for you, your partners and auditors.

Temperature ranges for cannabis logistics

Seamless cold chain across the full temperature spectrum — validated, documented and GDP-compliant.

-196°C-80°C0°C+25°C

-150 bis -196°C

Liquid Nitrogen

Stem cells, liquid nitrogen, GMOs

-60 bis -80°C

Dry Ice

Biotech, cell therapies, clinical trials

-15 bis -25°C

Frozen

APIs, active ingredients, chemicals

+2 bis +8°C

Cold / Cool

Blood products, vaccines, biopharma

+15 bis +25°C

Ambient / CRT

Medicines, chemicals, standard pharma

From call to BtM-compliant delivery

Our 6-step process for cannabis transport – from first enquiry through to audit trail.

STEP 01< 30 min

Request & BtM check

By phone or email. We check BtM permits, recipient qualification and temperature requirements within 30 minutes.

STEP 02< 1 hr

Quote & route planning

Individual quote with GDP-compliant route planning. Transit countries and regulatory requirements are taken into account.

STEP 03Before pickup

Packaging & sealing

Selection of suitable thermal boxes with PCM packs. Tamper-proof sealing and BtM-compliant labelling.

STEP 04Day X

Pickup & documentation

BtM delivery note in triplicate. Identity check, seal inspection and temperature documentation on receipt.

STEP 05Real time

Transport & live tracking

GPS and temperature monitoring every 5 minutes via Tive Cloud. Personal tracking link for all parties.

STEP 06< 1 hr

Delivery & audit trail

Identity check with the recipient. Full temperature log, proof of delivery and BtM documentation – archived digitally.

Why the cannabis market needs specialised logistics

The German market for medical cannabis is growing rapidly. As legalisation progresses, so do the demands on logistics: temperature control, traceability and GDP compliance are no longer optional, but mandatory.

TempSecure combines pharmaceutical logistics expertise with an understanding of the special requirements of the cannabis industry. We offer discreet, reliable and fully documented transport solutions – with the same quality standards as in the pharmaceutical primary market.

GDP-certified and ISO 9001-compliant
Experience with regulated medicines and BtM transports
Temperature monitoring from +2 to +25 °C
Discreet transport handling without product labelling
Personal contact person for every customer
Tamper-proof sealing and seal inspection

CBD oil and cannabis extracts for medical applications

Certifications for cannabis logistics

ISO 9001

Certified quality management system for consistent process quality in every shipment.

GDP

Good Distribution Practice — the gold standard for transporting pharmaceutical products.

ADR

European agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road.

„Our certifications aren't just documents — they are our daily commitment to every single transport.“
— Lennart Kuhn, Founder TempSecure

Seamless temperature logs

Regular driver qualification

Documented standard processes

Continuous improvement (CIP)

Frequently asked questions about cannabis logistics

Do you need a BtM permit to transport medical cannabis?

Yes. The transport of medical cannabis is subject to the German Narcotics Act (BtMG). TempSecure only works with senders and recipients who hold a valid BtM permit. We verify these before every transport and document the results without gaps.

Which GDP requirements apply specifically to cannabis transports?

Medical cannabis is considered a medicinal product and is subject to the EU GDP guidelines. This includes qualified means of transport, calibrated temperature sensors, documented standard operating procedures (SOPs), trained staff and effective deviation management. TempSecure has been GDP-certified since January 2026 and fully meets all requirements.

Which temperatures must be maintained during cannabis transport?

Cannabis flowers are typically transported at +15 to +25 °C (room temperature). Cannabis extracts and dronabinol require active cooling at +2 to +8 °C. We use calibrated thermal boxes with PCM packs that offer hold times of up to 120 hours depending on the requirement.

How is tamper protection ensured during transport?

Every shipment is sealed against tampering. We use seals and numbered tags whose condition is documented at pickup and delivery. In addition, an identity check is carried out at every handover. GPS monitoring ensures that there are no unscheduled stops.

What documentation is created for cannabis transport?

Per transport we create: BtM delivery note in triplicate, complete temperature log, handover protocol with identity check, GPS route record and digital proof of delivery. All documents are archived digitally for at least 5 years and are available for audits at any time.

Can you also carry out international cannabis transports?

Yes. We transport medical cannabis within the EU, in particular on the Amsterdam – Germany route. For international transports we take into account the narcotics regulations of all transit countries and coordinate the necessary import and export permits with the responsible authorities.

How quickly can you provide a vehicle for a cannabis transport?

As a rule we provide a qualified vehicle within 2 hours. For scheduled transports the vehicle is assigned 24 hours in advance, with proactive checking of all documents, routes and regulatory requirements. Our 24/7 hotline guarantees availability on weekends and holidays too.

What happens if there is a temperature deviation during transport?

Our Tive cloud system monitors temperature every 5 minutes and triggers an alarm immediately on deviations. Our dispatch team initiates countermeasures directly – from adjusting the climate control to providing a replacement vehicle. Every deviation is documented and worked up as part of a root cause analysis.

Your contacts for cannabis logistics

Direct contact with decision-makers. No call centre, no hold queues.

Lennart Kuhn

Founder & Managing Director

Experience: 4 years pharma industry

Focus: Specialised logistics / airfreight / clinical trials

+49 172 7949678 [email protected]

Maurice Wendler

Head of Operations

Experience: 25+ years logistics

Focus: Road transport / project logistics / crisis management

+49 6172 3950679 [email protected]

Pharmacy warehousing & delivery

From bulk to pharmacy picking

We handle the last mile of your cannabis shipment – from the BfArM-cleared goods receipt at the wholesaler to the individual pharmacy. Without breaking the GDP chain and without lost BtM records.

Wholesaler goods receipt

Delivery to your GDP warehouse with temperature log and BtM handover. We only deliver to recipients holding a valid AMG wholesale licence (§52a) and matching BtM licence under §3 BtMG.

Repacking & picking

Bulk becomes pharmacy packs: portioning, labelling and BtM-compliant marking are carried out at the GMP-qualified partner. We organise day-precise resupply between warehouses.

Pharmacy delivery

On-time delivery to community and hospital pharmacies – 1-2× per week or same-day. Discreet, with no cannabis branding on the vehicle, handed over in person to the pharmacy technician.

Returns & recalls

Returns, batch recalls and destruction transports to BtM destruction sites also run under our GDP and BtMG regime – including destruction records and notification to the responsible state authority.

Who we transport for

Cannabis producers & importers

From the cultivation site or importer to the wholesaler – temperature-controlled, BtMG-compliant and GDP-certified. Including import and export coordination.

Wholesalers & distributors

Reliable distribution to pharmacies and processors with continuous documentation and proactive route planning.

Pharmacies & processors

Last-mile logistics with the same quality as in the pharmaceutical primary market. Discreet, on time and fully documented.

Cannabis logistics request

Looking for a GDP-certified partner for your cannabis logistics? We will be happy to advise you and put together a tailored quote.