GATWICK-BASED animal transport specialist, Intradco Global, a Chapman Freeborn unit, organised a charter flight to fly 18 giraffes from Johannesburg to Rio de Janeiro, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
Averaging 4.3-5.7 metres when fully grown, the animals were transported while young to ensure they had the legally required head clearance in the 2.95 meter-high crates, which were made of metal and plywood to make them both sturdy and leak-proof.
When animals are transported by air it is of utmost importance that their safety and happiness is at the forefront of the operation.
The giraffes' were assured of a speedy loading to reduce the time spent on the ground at the airport. Two attendants travelled with them during their 10-hour direct flight, one of whom was a breeder who has known the giraffes their whole lives, continually monitoring their wellbeing and providing them with fresh food and water as required.
After arriving in Rio de Janeiro, cranes were used to offload the six crates, each containing three giraffes, from the 747F aircraft. The animals then entered a mandatory 30-day quarantine, which they will finish on December 11 to then be transported to their new home.
Said Intradco Global's Alexander Kraynov: 'This charter was in collaboration with the Chapman Freeborn South Africa team. Cargo Charter Manager, Gerhard Coetzee, was on the ground in Johannesburg communicating with the handling company and customs agents, and ensuring the loading went quickly and smoothly. Together we completed a successful operation that saw 18 exotic animals travel over 7,000 in safety and comfort.'
Intradco Global is a member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group comprising of more than 7,000 aviation professionals in almost 100 offices across the globe.
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Averaging 4.3-5.7 metres when fully grown, the animals were transported while young to ensure they had the legally required head clearance in the 2.95 meter-high crates, which were made of metal and plywood to make them both sturdy and leak-proof.
When animals are transported by air it is of utmost importance that their safety and happiness is at the forefront of the operation.
The giraffes' were assured of a speedy loading to reduce the time spent on the ground at the airport. Two attendants travelled with them during their 10-hour direct flight, one of whom was a breeder who has known the giraffes their whole lives, continually monitoring their wellbeing and providing them with fresh food and water as required.
After arriving in Rio de Janeiro, cranes were used to offload the six crates, each containing three giraffes, from the 747F aircraft. The animals then entered a mandatory 30-day quarantine, which they will finish on December 11 to then be transported to their new home.
Said Intradco Global's Alexander Kraynov: 'This charter was in collaboration with the Chapman Freeborn South Africa team. Cargo Charter Manager, Gerhard Coetzee, was on the ground in Johannesburg communicating with the handling company and customs agents, and ensuring the loading went quickly and smoothly. Together we completed a successful operation that saw 18 exotic animals travel over 7,000 in safety and comfort.'
Intradco Global is a member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group comprising of more than 7,000 aviation professionals in almost 100 offices across the globe.
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