ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION
Animal Transportation
Cargo flights for live animals require special considerations at every stage of the process. Choosing the right aircraft, producing the proper documents, and understanding the day-of logistics and how they can affect the animals are only a few of the items on the checklist.
Animal breeders, handlers, zoos, aquariums and pet owners are among those groups who entrust their animals to the Express Air Transport live animal shipping teams. Our trained specialists work closely with every customer to plan and coordinate every step from documentation to transportation and ground transfers. All animals are transported in full compliance with the Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animal Regulations.
Regulations, Standards and Conventions
Because air transport is the most humane way of transporting live animals on long journeys, it is important to ensure high standards are maintained by all those involved: veterinary inspectors, animal keepers, handlers and attendants, container manufacturers, air carriers, pilots etc. This is best achieved through regulation and oversight.
Regulations for the transport of live animals need to set a balance between ensuring compliance with aviation safety requirements and practice, and treating animals humanely in accordance with current welfare standards. The safety of crew members, passengers and animal handlers also need to be considered.
What types of live animals can be shipped by air?
Domesticated Animals / Pets
Hatching Eggs and Baby Chicks
Zoo Animals
Marine Life
Live Tropical Fish
Reptiles
Birds
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