Munich, August 5, 2026 – VITAIRA is acquiring SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR to jointly drive the development of a European, temperature-controlled specialty logistics group for pharmaceutical and healthcare services. The goal is to consolidate regulatory-compliant transportation, freight forwarding, and logistics services along the pharmaceutical value chain and make them scalable across Europe.
The demands on the pharmaceutical supply chain in Europe are constantly increasing: The market is shaped by growing regulatory requirements, more complex supply chains, and higher expectations regarding transparency and supply security. At the same time, the demand for specialized, customized logistics solutions is growing, making integrated, resilient networks increasingly important.
VITAIRA Strengthens Its European Network Through a Targeted Acquisition
VITAIRA’s strategy is based on acquiring complementary logistics and freight forwarding companies to build an integrated European pharmaceutical logistics group. With Hommel Pharma, VITAIRA has already established a key building block in the area of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics, which serves as the network’s western hub. With SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR, VITAIRA is strategically expanding its expertise in freight forwarding and international transportation solutions while strengthening its coverage in the DACH region and beyond.
The acquisition offers several strategic advantages for VITAIRA:
- Expansion of pharmaceutical logistics expertise through GDP- and TAPA-certified cold chain solutions, as well as existing expertise in regulated transportation
- Access to an established international network focused on Europe, as well as connections to CEE and neighboring markets
- A diversified and established customer base with existing relationships with pharmaceutical and healthcare customers
- A scalable location for future growth in freight forwarding and value-added services
- High operational quality thanks to certified processes and experience in complex, time-sensitive logistics solutions
Specialized Freight Forwarding and Logistics Expertise
SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR is a specialized provider of freight forwarding and logistics solutions, focusing on road and air freight as well as complementary ocean and rail transport.
The company offers an integrated range of services throughout the supply chain:
- Organization of International Shipments (FTL, LTL, Air Freight)
- GDP-compliant, temperature-controlled storage and handling solutions
- Customs Clearance and Document Management
- Hazardous Materials Logistics (ADR, IATA-DGR, IMDG)
- Time-Sensitive Special and Project Logistics
In addition, the company has specialized expertise in complex and critical logistics situations, as well as in handling international special shipments.
Vienna as a strategic location serving as a southern hub with connections to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
Direct access to Vienna International Airport
(including immediate proximity to the runway)
- Strategic hub for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and connections to Central Asia
> Comments on the Partnership
“With SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR, we are gaining a partner that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics solutions along the complex supply chain. With our Vienna location and a branch office in Bratislava, Slovakia, we are strengthening our presence in the D-A-CH region while also establishing a strategic link to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and connections to Central Asia—an important step in building our European temperature-controlled specialty logistics group.”
Andreas Thiede, CEO & Founder of VITAIRA
“VITAIRA is creating a strong network with a clear geographic structure. Our location at Vienna Airport ideally complements Hommel Pharma’s existing western hub and strengthens connections to Central and Eastern Europe—a crucial step toward a comprehensive European pharmaceutical logistics platform.”
Valentin Peklar, Managing Director, SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR
> About VITAIRA
VITAIRA was founded in August 2025 and is building a European network of specialized pharmaceutical and transportation logistics companies through the acquisition of complementary logistics and transportation firms. The goal is to bundle temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and healthcare services along regulated supply chains on a single platform—ranging from GDP-compliant transportation and warehousing solutions to GMP-certified value-added services. The CEO and founder is Andreas Thiede. For more information, visit www.vitaira-group.com.
> About SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR
SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR Speditions-Partner GmbH is an internationally active logistics and freight forwarding service provider headquartered at Vienna International Airport. The company has specialized expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and supports customers with secure, quality-assured transportation and logistics solutions along regulated supply chains. In addition to pharmaceutical shipments and high-value goods, the company’s core services include international groupage shipments, direct shipments, and customized logistics solutions. SCHNEIDER+PEKLAR combines many years of experience in the European transportation industry with personalized customer service, high service quality, and digitally supported processes. Through certifications such as ISO 9001, GDP, TAPA, and IFS, the company meets the highest quality and security standards.