6,600 Pallets & 22,800 Totes: The High-Density Pharma AS/RS Revolution

Client Introduction

Shanghai Pharma is a trailblazer in China's pharmaceutical industry. The company operates across the entire healthcare value chain—from R&D and manufacturing to distribution and retail. It has consistently ranked among the Top 50 Global Pharmaceutical Companies (No. 41 in 2022) and boasts a portfolio of renowned brands. With a diversified product lineup spanning chemical drugs, biologics, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and medical devices, Shanghai Pharma offers over 10,000 product varieties.

Success Story

Shanghai Pharma has officially completed its Meishan Logistics Center – a next-generation pharmaceutical distribution hub covering 83,000 sqm. Phase one, now fully operational, spans 38,000 sqm and brings together high-density automation, modular design, and real-time data capabilities.

To meet the sector's growing demand for efficiency and compliance, the project integrates:

• A high-bay AS/RS system with 6,600 pallet positions

• A dense tote-handling system with 22,800 box locations

• Multi-shuttle transfers, robotic palletizing, and flexible conveyors

• Full IoT connectivity, 5G, and digital twin-based system monitoring

From pallet inbound, tote sorting, to robotic dispatch – every process is streamlined, traceable, and scalable. The facility also features full-servo control, aligning with green, low-carbon development goals while boosting operational efficiency.

This case represents a new benchmark in pharmaceutical intralogistics — combining smart infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable growth. Watch how Shanghai Pharma built one of western China's most advanced pharmaceutical logistics centers.