Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics Market Forecast to Hit USD 95.1 Billion by 2030 on Back of Biologics, Vaccines Surge

Introduction 

The  healthcare cold chain logistics market is entering a phase of rapid expansion. According to the latest data from Mordor Intelligence,The healthcare cold chain logistics market reached USD 62.5 billion in 2025 and is forecast to hit USD 95.1 billion by 2030, translating into a robust 9.5% CAGR and cementing its position as a strategic pillar of global health supply chains. 

This growth reflects the growing complexity and volume of temperature-sensitive healthcare products  such as vaccines, biologics, cell and gene therapies requiring strict cold-chain compliance across transport, storage, and distribution. At the same time, global vaccination campaigns, regulatory pressure for good distribution practices (GDP/GMP), and rising investment by third-party logistics (3PL) providers and governments are fueling demand for robust cold chain infrastructure.  

Key Trends 

• Global Vaccination Campaigns & Pandemic Stockpiles 
• Rising Biologics & Specialty-Pharma Volumes 
• Stricter GDP/GMP Regulatory Enforcement 
• Infrastructure Investments by 3PL Majors & Governments 
• Temperature-Excursion Risk & Product Losses 
• High Energy & Operating Costs of Cold Assets 

Market Segmentation 

By Service Type 

• Storage 
• Transportation 
• Packaging 
• Monitoring & Data Logging 

By Product Type 

• Vaccines 
• Biopharmaceuticals 
• Cell & Gene Therapies 
• Clinical Trial Materials 
• Medical Devices & Diagnostics 

By Temperature Range 

• Controlled Ambient (15–25 °C) 
• Refrigerated (2–8 °C) 
• Frozen (-20 °C) 
• Deep-Frozen (-80 °C) 
• Cryogenic (< -150 °C) 

By Mode of Transportation 

• Air Freight 
• Sea Freight 
• Road Transport 
• Rail Transport 

By End User 

• Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturers 
• Contract Research & Manufacturing Organizations (CROs & CMOs) 
• Hospitals & Clinics 
• Blood Banks & Transfusion Centers 
• Diagnostic Laboratories 

Geography Analysis: 

North America continues to play a pivotal role, supported by strong pharma manufacturing bases, strict regulatory oversight, and sustained investment from major logistics players seeking to boost capacity and resilience. At the same time, operators are grappling with rising operating costs and workforce constraints, prompting a shift toward automation and greener energy use. 

Europe remains influential, guided by well-established quality and handling standards that shape global best practices. Ongoing consolidation and sustainability-focused initiatives are steering operations toward more integrated and environmentally responsible models. Meanwhile, in parts of the Middle East and Africa, collaborative public–private efforts are helping establish critical cold chain infrastructure and broaden medical distribution networks. 

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Key Players 

Key players in the healthcare cold chain logistics market include DHL Group, including DHL Supply Chain and Global Forwarding, UPS Healthcare, FedEx Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, and DB Schenker, according to Mordor Intelligence. 

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