Legal & Safe Transport of Human Biological Samples in UAE
Transporting human biological samples across borders is a task that requires more than logistics—it demands precision, compliance, and care. In the UAE, where regulatory standards are high and time-sensitive shipments are common, ensuring the legal and safe movement of biological materials is crucial. At TFI, we specialize in providing end-to-end logistics solutions tailored specifically for the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Whether you’re moving diagnostic samples, clinical trial specimens, or medical research materials, our team ensures every shipment meets international and local compliance standards. We also take pride in our validated systems and route management, which are meticulously designed to maintain temperature integrity, minimize transit time, and ensure uninterrupted cold chain compliance—giving healthcare providers and laboratories the confidence that their critical samples arrive on time, intact, and fully traceable.
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 45001: 2018
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At TFI we support medical labs, research centers, Contract Research organization (CROs), and hospitals across the UAE and beyond. Our regulatory-compliant services ensure biological samples arrive safely, legally, and intact.
Cold Chain Management
Temperature-controlled transport options including refrigerated, frozen, and ultra-cold shipping
Passive Packaging
Reliable passive packaging that safeguards biological samples with temperature-stable, non-powered insulation
Customs
Clearance
Fast-track import/export through UAE ports with complete documentation support
Global Freight Forwarding
Door-to-door or airport-to-airport land and air freight solutions with real-time tracking and international compliance
Secure
Handling
Confidential, professional, and time-sensitive transportation managed by our trained experts
Why choose TFI For
healthcare logistics?
- GDP-compliant transport for medical samples
- Real-time temperature monitoring & data logging
- Chain-of-custody tracking for every shipment
- Trained medical logistics personnel
- Emergency and same-day delivery options
- Full sample integrity from pickup to delivery
Packaging & Temperature Control Solutions
We tailor packaging to the specimen: frozen samples use dry ice or gel packs with Styrofoam, while blood samples (classified as UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B) are packed in compliant triple packaging with absorbent layers and cold chain inserts.
We also employ temperature control solutions using tools and technologies such as:
- Passive insulated shippers
- Active temperature-controlled containers
- Dry ice packaging for frozen samples
- Gel packs for ambient or chilled transit
Why Specialized Handling of Biological Samples Matters?
Human biological samples—such as blood, tissue, urine, swabs, and other clinical specimens—are often irreplaceable and extremely sensitive to time and temperature. Mishandling or delays not only compromise the integrity of the sample but could also violate strict regulatory requirements in the UAE and abroad.
That’s where expert logistics support becomes vital.
Yes, but it must comply with MOHAP, DHA, and international health transport guidelines. TFI ensures full legal compliance.
Yes. We handle Category B (UN3373) and selected infectious materials under strict handling and packaging protocols.
Absolutely. Our vehicles are GPS-enabled with temperature logging for live shipment updates.
Yes. We offer export/import of biological materials under IATA regulations with documentation support.