Third-party logistics (3PL)

3PL Portugal

Unlocking local connection

3PL capabilities in Portugal

Our 3PL services in Portugal provide comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to the unique needs of pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers. With a strong local presence and access to Cencora’s global network, we deliver seamless supply chain solutions that ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of products to patients across Portugal and beyond.

Local expertise with global reach

Located in Terrugem, our facilities in Portugal serve as a critical hub for Iberian logistics solutions. The facility is designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring the integrity of your products throughout the supply chain and supporting efficient distribution across Portugal, Spain, and beyond.

Portugal facility - services tailored for the Portuguese market

Features and services tailored for the Portuguese market:

Portugal facility - services tailored for the Portuguese market

State-of-the-art warehousing: Our facilities in Terrugem in Sintra feature a high level of automation and offer over 16,500 square meters of storage space, with an expansion plan in place. It includes capacity for:

  • 25,800 pallets at +15ºC to +5ºC
  • 2,300 pallets at +2ºC to +8ºC
  • 1,200 pallets for controlled drugs
  • Capabilities for -20°C and -70°C, including preparations in liquid nitrogen.

Specialty logistics solutions: From ambient to controlled low-temperature storage (-20°C and -70°C), we provide customized cold chain solutions for aerosols, hazardous goods, and controlled drugs. In addition, our own bi-temperature fleet ensures active cold distribution across the entire mainland territory.

Regulatory compliance: Our facility is certified to good distribution practice (GDP), good manufacturing practice (GMP), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and Tapa level A (security). It also holds certifications for cytotoxic, cytostatic, controlled, psychotropic, narcotic products, medicinal cannabis, and animal healthcare.

Portugal facility - services tailored for the Portuguese market
Returns, recalls and destruction management services

Additional services

Returns, recalls and destruction management services
  • GMP secondary repacking and quality assurance (QA) release
  • Recalls, returns, and destruction management
  • Clinical trials storage and management
  • Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD)-related activities
  • Full order-to-cash services for the Iberian region.
Returns, recalls and destruction management services
Portugal facility location and opening hours

Terrugem  in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal

Facility location and opening hours

Address: Estrada Nacional 9km 17 Fervença 2715 – 901, 2715 – 311 Terrugem

Opening hours: 

Monday: Inbound goods unloading hours – 3:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office operating hours – 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Tuesday: Inbound goods unloading hours – 3:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office operating hours – 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Wednesday: Inbound goods unloading hours – 3:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office operating hours – 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Thursday: Inbound goods unloading hours – 3:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office operating hours – 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Friday: Inbound goods unloading hours – 3:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office operating hours – 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Global 3PL capabilities brochure

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Meet Pedro Pereira, Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Spain, Portugal, and Italy

Meet Pedro Pereira

Meet Pedro Pereira, Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Spain, Portugal, and Italy
Pedro Pereira, Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Spain, Portugal, and Italy, leads 3PL operations across the Iberian region. With extensive international experience in pharmaceutical distribution, Pedro drives growth, integration, and innovation while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. His leadership and expertise in navigating complex markets make him a key figure in delivering Cencora’s 3PL services across the region.
Meet Pedro Pereira, Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Spain, Portugal, and Italy

Why choose Cencora?

Strategically located 3PL warehouses - central hub for Iberian logistics

Strategic locations

As a central hub for Iberian logistics, our Terrugem facility ensures efficient distribution across Portugal, Spain, and beyond.
Pan-European distribution hub

Pan-European distribution hub

Our turnkey hub solution supports seamless distribution across Europe, enabling faster delivery and optimized costs.
Our 3PL facilities incorporate environmentally friendly practices

Sustainability commitment

Our facility incorporates environmentally friendly practices and has achieved ISO 14001 certification, reflecting our commitment to reducing environmental impact while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Clinical trials supprt - specialized storage and management

Clinical trials support

We offer specialized storage and management solutions for clinical trials, helping to advance innovation in healthcare.

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