Now WHO GDP Certified by SGS

Pharma-grade reefer freight,
independently certified.

Reefer Van Network is now certified to the World Health Organization's Good Distribution Practices standard for the transportation of medicinal products — ambient and temperature-controlled. The compliance bar your QA team requires, cleared and audit-ready.

Certified to
WHO GDP
Audited by SGS · 2026
Certificate US26 / 00000178
Standard WHO TRS 957 & 1025
Auditor SGS Hong Kong Limited
Issued 2 April 2026
Valid Through 31 March 2029
Scope Ambient & Temp-Controlled
What this means for your freight

Most U.S. domestic reefer carriers don't carry WHO GDP.
Now you have one that does.

Good Distribution Practices is the World Health Organization's standard for the storage and distribution of medicinal products. It governs everything from temperature control and equipment validation to driver training, documentation, and chain-of-custody. Pharma quality teams use it as the bar carriers must clear before they're approved on a shipper scorecard. RVN is now independently audited and certified against that bar by SGS, one of the world's leading certification bodies.

Certified Scope
"Provision of transportation services under ambient conditions and with temperature control as requested by the customer."
— SGS Certificate US26 / 00000178, issued 2 April 2026

A standard that travels with your freight.

GDP isn't a sticker. It's a documented, audited management system: written SOPs for every step of the move, validated equipment, trained drivers, controlled documentation, deviation tracking, and a corrective action process that's reviewed annually. When QA asks how your carrier protects a temperature-sensitive product from origin to delivery — there's a paper trail.

Pharma-grade capabilities

Built for the freight your QA team wants documented.

Pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, clinical trial materials, medical devices, diagnostics, and cell & gene therapy logistics — supported by validated equipment, trained drivers, and the documentation your auditors expect.

Validated Cold Chain

Refrigerated equipment with documented temperature performance. Continuous monitoring across the move, with alerts and deviation logging.

Documented Chain of Custody

Origin-to-delivery accountability with named, trained drivers. Every transfer logged. Every signature captured. Audit-ready records for every load.

Pharma-Grade SOPs

Written procedures for loading, in-transit handling, deviation response, and proof of delivery — reviewed annually and audited by SGS.

Real-Time Visibility

GPS-tracked shipments and live temperature telemetry through the RVN customer portal — with the documentation exportable for QA review.

Trained Drivers

Drivers trained on GDP fundamentals — temperature handling, contamination avoidance, documentation, and how to escalate deviations in transit.

Ambient & Temperature-Controlled

Certified scope covers both ambient and temperature-controlled transportation. Specify the product's profile — we handle the conditions.

Built for every link in the chain

However your pharma freight reaches us.

Whether you ship direct, route through a forwarder, or broker on behalf of a pharma customer — RVN is now the GDP-certified carrier in your network.

Pharma & Biotech Shippers

Move product without compromising compliance.

Ship pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, and clinical materials with a U.S. domestic reefer partner that meets the standard your QA, regulatory, and audit teams expect.

  • Audit-ready records on every load
  • Validated temperature-controlled equipment
  • Direct line to a pharma logistics specialist
Freight Forwarders

A GDP-certified U.S. domestic leg for your global pharma freight.

Add a vetted, certified U.S. reefer partner to your inland and last-mile pharma routing. Cleared for clinical materials, biologics, and finished pharmaceutical product.

  • Documented handoff procedures
  • API and portal-based shipment visibility
  • Coverage across the continental U.S.
Freight Brokers

Stop losing pharma RFPs on compliance language.

If your shipper's RFP requires GDP — or just heavy QA scrutiny — RVN gives you a certified carrier to pair with the bid, without the long compliance dance.

  • Co-brokerage and standard contracts available
  • Fast quote turnarounds
  • Real-time tracking your shipper can see
RVN GDP Certificate
Certified
Verification

Independently audited. Publicly verifiable.

  • Certificate NumberUS26 / 00000178
  • Issuing BodySGS Hong Kong Limited Limited
  • StandardWHO Technical Report Series
    No. 957 Annex 5 (2010) & No. 1025 Annex 7 (2020)
  • ScopeProvision of transportation services under ambient conditions and with temperature control as requested by the customer.
  • Issued2 April 2026
  • Valid Through31 March 2029
  • SurveillanceOngoing audits by SGS
How we work with pharma shippers

From quote to proof of delivery — documented at every step.

STEP 01

Profile Your Lane

Share product type, temperature profile, packaging, and route. We scope equipment and SOPs to match.

STEP 02

Quote & Plan

Receive a quote with the validated equipment, transit plan, and documentation package included.

STEP 03

Move & Monitor

Trained driver, GPS tracking, and continuous temperature monitoring with real-time alerts and exception handling.

STEP 04

Deliver & Document

POD, temperature record, and chain-of-custody documentation delivered to your QA team — audit-ready, every time.

Questions QA teams ask first

Frequently asked questions.

What does WHO GDP certification actually cover?

It certifies that RVN's management system meets the World Health Organization's Good Distribution Practices standard for transportation of medicinal products under ambient and temperature-controlled conditions — including SOPs, equipment validation, training, documentation, and corrective action.

Are your drivers trained on GDP requirements?

Yes. Driver training on temperature handling, contamination avoidance, in-transit documentation, and deviation escalation is part of the audited management system. Training records are maintained and made available on request.

Can you provide temperature records and chain-of-custody for our QA file?

Yes. Every load includes a temperature record, GPS trace, and chain-of-custody documentation — exportable from the customer portal or delivered with proof of delivery.

What types of pharma freight are in scope?

Our certified scope is "transportation services under ambient conditions and with temperature control as requested by the customer." That covers finished pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, clinical trial materials, medical devices, and diagnostics moving in U.S. domestic lanes.

Do you handle controlled substances?

Controlled substance handling has additional regulatory requirements beyond GDP. Talk to our pharma specialist about your specific requirements — we'll confirm fit and routing.

How do I verify your certification?

Our certificate (US26 / 00000178) is issued by SGS Hong Kong Limited and can be verified through SGS. We're also happy to provide a copy directly — request it from your account contact or sales@reefervannetwork.com.

Have a pharma lane to discuss?

Get a quote from a GDP-certified carrier in 24 hours or less. Talk to a pharma logistics specialist who actually understands your QA requirements.

or reach our team directly: sales@reefervannetwork.com · (252) 220-9352
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