Professional Export Workflow
Every shipment follows a structured process designed to ensure specimen health, regulatory compliance, and reliable delivery to your facility.
Order & Documentation
Submit your species requirements with import permit details. We confirm availability and prepare CITES documentation, health certificates, and commercial invoices.
Key Actions
- →Species list with quantities and sizes
- →Import permit verification
- →CITES permit application (if applicable)
- →Pro-forma invoice generation
Health Inspection
All specimens undergo veterinary examination and quarantine protocols. Health certificates issued by certified government veterinarians.
Key Actions
- →Visual health assessment
- →Disease screening protocols
- →Quarantine isolation (species-dependent)
- →Official health certificate issuance
Packing & Preparation
Professional oxygen-packed bags with species-appropriate water chemistry. Double-bagged in insulated boxes rated for 48+ hour transit.
Key Actions
- →Individual oxygen-filled bags per species
- →pH and temperature conditioning
- →Insulated polystyrene containers
- →Heat/cold packs as needed
IATA Shipping
Cargo booked on direct or minimal-transfer routes. Full tracking provided. Live animal handling protocols observed throughout.
Key Actions
- →Preferred airline partnerships
- →Live animal cargo class (AVI)
- →Real-time shipment tracking
- →Customs pre-clearance coordination
Arrival & Handover
Documentation transmitted ahead of shipment. Coordination with your customs broker for smooth clearance and airport pickup.
Key Actions
- →Pre-arrival documentation delivery
- →Customs broker coordination
- →Arrival notification
- →Post-arrival support
Built for 48+ Hour Transit
Our packing protocols are designed to maintain optimal water quality and minimize stress during international air freight. Each shipment is packed to withstand the full transit duration plus contingency time.
Double-Bagging
Each bag placed inside a second bag for leak protection during handling.
Temperature Control
Heat or cold packs added based on route, season, and transit duration.
Stress Reduction
Fish fasted before packing. Water treated for stress and ammonia control.
Mortality Risk Mitigation
Live animal export carries inherent risk. We implement industry-leading protocols to minimize DOA (Dead on Arrival) rates:
- •Pre-shipment conditioning and fasting
- •Species-specific stocking densities
- •Direct routes prioritized over layovers
While we cannot guarantee zero mortality, our track record demonstrates consistent safe arrival rates above 98%.
DOA policies and credit terms are established in our trading agreements. Proper airport pickup and acclimation on your end is essential to success.
Questions About Our Process?
Our export team is ready to discuss your requirements, shipping routes, and documentation needs.
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