ANA Cargo transported two live horses from Narita to Hong Kong
ANA Cargo shared that two live horses were transported from Narita to Hong Kong on a Boeing 777F aircraft in April. At the request of NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP, two horses entrusted by Spix were transported to Melbourne for breeding, and ANA was responsible for the transport between Narita – Hong Kong. READ: Qatar Airways Cargo […]
Flying fish from Japan: American Airlines Cargo hit a new record
American Airlines Cargo has flown record numbers of valuable koi carp, known as Nishikigoi, from Japan as demand for the prized fish continues to rise. These ancient and long-living ornamental fish are highly prized by collectors, and their curated environments often serve as an element of artistic design. The most beautiful specimens can grow to […]
How to transport cats and dogs to safety during crises
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association to publish a list of considerations for governments and the air transport supply chain to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs that are evacuating or taking refuge with their owners in times of crisis. The considerations are based […]
Delta Cargo and CarePod to make air travel for pets safer
Delta Cargo has entered into an exclusive long-term partnership with CarePod, a pet technology start-up that has developed a new standard of first-class safety and care for pets travelling by air. With a new range of smart, pet travel products and services, CarePod will help Delta carry and monitor pets throughout the network with real-time […]
Chinese demand for lobsters booms with free trade deal
The Australia/China Free Trade Agreement has resulted in significant growth in live animal shipments to China, Tigers International Solutions forwarding director, David Wilkins (pictured) tells Air Cargo Week. He says Mainland China is a major consumer of live lobsters, and though Japan is also an important market in the region, there is not the same […]
