Leading Canadian air cargo operator Cargojet has announced enhancements to its Live Animal transport operations.

Specializing in the handling and transportation of a variety of live
animals including cattle, horses and a variety of other agricultural and zoological animals, Cargojet, in line with the worldwide standard  for transporting live animals, the IATA Live Animal Regulations, moves animals safely and humanely by air throughout its North American network.

Cargojet tells Freightscene.com that the enhancements to it’s live animal program will consist of moving to a specialized animal handling facility.  The facility, to come online in May will also serve as the carriers hub. 

In addition, all Cargojet stations have been provided with live animal training equipment and all necessary tools for handling live animals.  Cargojet also intends to initiate a specialized booking/customer service desk to cater for the enhanced live animal cargo program.

Cargojet utilizes a fleet of 20 all-cargo aircraft to move its time-sensitive cargo including live animal cargo and sees the live animal transport business as an important part of its overall response to the demand for additional specialized air cargo services.

According to the IATA, Animals have been transported by air since the early 1930’s and that carriage of live animals by air is thought to be the most humane and expedient method of transporting animals over long distances.

Source: Cargojet, CNW Group and the IATA

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