
The journey of Aktiv-Trans, from founding to growth, acquisition and rebranding.

Legacy companies
Our legacy company Aktiv-Trans and their integration into the Life Couriers group.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, Aktiv-Trans built its reputation as a specialist logistics provider for the transportation of radiopharmaceuticals and other class 7 radioactive materials.
From its early days as a dedicated transport operator, Aktiv-Trans grew steadily into a trusted partner for major radionuclide manufacturers and university hospitals nationwide. Operating around the clock, 365 days a year, the company offered express courier services for time-critical radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine.
Today, the same team, drivers and facilities continue under the Life Couriers name, strengthened by a global customer base, expanded worldwide logistics network, and a continued commitment to advancing nuclear medicine through reliable, trusted transportation.
The journey of Aktiv-Trans, from founding to growth, acquisition and rebranding.


Aktiv-Trans were experts in handling short-lived radionuclides which demand rapid, reliable delivery systems.
Certified for transport of all dangerous goods of class 7 (radioactive materials) and fully aligned with ADR regulations and national oversight.
While rooted in Germany, operations extended beyond Germany into Poland and other European markets.
Engaging with radionuclide producers, nuclear medicine centres and research institutions to support patient-centric outcomes.

Based in Germany, Aktiv-Trans’ operational reach extended far into European markets. Now, under the Life Couriers name, they bring this experience to a global market, backed by our worldwide Radiopharma Logistics infrastructure.
The integration of Aktiv-Trans into the Life Couriers group marked a powerful strategic alignment:
A proven track record of industry leading Radiopharma transport in the German market and beyond.
A high specialism niche in class 7 logistics which complements Life Couriers’ global life science and healthcare logistics platform.
Operational continuity, enabling Life Couriers to deepen its presence in European radiopharmaceuticals by leveraging Aktiv-Trans’ network, expertise and regulatory infrastructure.
Enhanced value for our clients and patients, by combining Aktiv-Trans’ German and European logistics strengths with Life Couriers’ global footprint and end-to-end solutions.
Aktiv-Trans was built on a belief in helping patients first. This continues on as part of Life Couriers’ ethos of “Logistics for Life”.
As Life Couriers, the legacy of Aktiv-Trans lives on whilst benefitting from:
Access to increased geographic reach, technology and best practice systems across the Life Couriers network.
Alignment with a broader portfolio of services, including Life Science, Direct-to-Patient, Stem Cell Onboard, Pharma Freight and Emergency Logistics, enabling comprehensive solutions for healthcare and life science clients.
A shared commitment to saving lives through logistics, keeping pace with ever-shorter half-life radionuclide delivery windows and the growing demand for precision-driven healthcare logistics.
The legacy of Aktiv-Trans was a commitment to delivering live-saving radiopharmaceuticals safely and on time.
Today as Life Couriers, that legacy lives on. As the global leaders in Radiopharma Logistics, we serve patients with greater scale, expertise and care than ever before.
Life Couriers is the global leader in saving lives and trusted advocate for the good of patients, with the broadest service portfolio on the market.