Critter & Cargo Logistics

As fast as 4 hours for:

  • Next-flight-out (NFO) service

    • Live animal “Pet Priority” boarding

Are there restrictions on hazardous materials?

We’re IATA-certified for:
✅ Dry ice  ✅ Lithium batteries (UN38.3 compliant)
❌ Explosives  ❌ Toxic gases

Yes—for ultra-urgent shipments (<12hr), an agent will:

  • Hand-carry documents/small cargo

  • Escort live animals door-to-door

All 48 contiguous US states +:

  • Canada/Mexico cross-border

  • Livestock-specific routes in Midwest/Texas

We:

  • Pre-file customs paperwork
  • Use FAST-approved carriers
  • Provide bilingual drivers for MX/US routes

Yes! All trucks have:

  • GPS trackers (updated every 15 mins)

  • Temp/humidity sensors (for perishables)

Depending on routes:

  • Transatlantic (US→Europe): 10-20 days

  • Asia→US West Coast: 14-28 days
    We provide exact timelines after reviewing cargo specifics.

Yes! For zoos/aquariums only (not household pets). We:

  • Use CITES-approved vessels
  • Provide 24/7 climate monitoring
  • Handle all aquaculture permits
  • FCL (Full Container): You rent entire container (best for 10+ pallets)

  • LCL (Less-than-Container): Share space (cost-effective for small loads)

Minimum requirements:

  • Rabies (1-3 yr validity)

  • Health certificate (<10 days old)
    We’ll send a country-specific checklist after booking.

For small pets (<20 lbs), we arrange:

  • In-cabin flights (owner present)

  • Priority “PetSafe” airline programs

We either:

  1. Book direct flights whenever possible

  2. Use our partnered “pet hotels” at hubs for >4hr layovers

Our protocols:

  • 24/7 vet hotline access

  • Pre-identified clinics near all hubs

  • Insurance options available

Common requests we handle:

  • High-value art/antiques

  • Confidential documents

  • Celebrity/political figure belongings

Via:

  • Unmarked, armored vehicles

  • GPS tracking with geofencing alerts

  • Optional armed guards (+$X/hr)

Absolutely—we’ll execute your NDA or provide our standard confidentiality agreement.