Expands Life Sciences logistics capabilities
AJEX Logistics Services has officially opened Saudi Arabia’s first and only GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-GxP certified logistics depot.
Strategically located in Riyadh, the purpose-built 3,000 square meter facility enhances the company’s capability to support the growing demand for compliant temperature-controlled storage and distribution and marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the Kingdom’s healthcare and life sciences supply chain.
The announcement was made on the sidelines of CPHI Frankfurt, the world’s largest pharmaceutical event held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, from 28–30 October 2025, where AJEX showcased its industry-leading temperature-controlled solutions.
Industry best practices
GxP is an umbrella term referring to globally recognized industry best practices in the development, production, and distribution of regulated products, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Storage Practices (GSP), which are widely used by global life sciences organizations.
“With global clinical trials expanding, and the demand for regulated cold chain storage rising, our GMP-GxP certified depot in Riyadh gives local and international manufacturers a new level of confidence and capability in Saudi and the Gulf markets,” explained Justyna Lehmann, Senior Director Cold Chain & Healthcare, AJEX.
Temperature-controlled storage zones
With multiple temperature-controlled storage zones designed to maintain the integrity of sensitive healthcare products, the facility features a 2°C to 8°C chamber for the safe storage of refrigerated biologics, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive drugs, and a dedicated -20°C chamber for frozen products such as certain cell therapies and biologics.
The facility also features a secondary labeling room, enabling country-specific packaging and documentation, such as Arabic labeling for the Saudi market, supporting late-stage product customization and just-in-time distribution models, while ensuring traceability and documentation standards.
