General

The carriage of live animals is subject to the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) in their entirety, as well as any (additional) government regulations which apply in the state of origin, transit and destination. Carriage of Live Animals in MAA aircraft is limited to:

1. • 1. 1. 1. Fish

           2. Shellfish

           3. Worm

Note: Laboratory Animals are not permitted for carriage in MAA aircraft.

Teleport only accept animals which appear to be in good health and condition. Teleport also ensures each shipper complies with the IATA Live Animals Regulations. Special attention must be paid to the following:

a. Documentation from the shipper, including documents required at the destination

b. Containers conforming to the principles of design

c. Marking and labelling

d. Reservation and routine

Teleport is only responsible for ensuring that the outer container meets the appropriate container requirements in IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). The current edition IATA Live Animals Checklist is used to ensure each shipment complies with the requirements of the government and other control agencies (refer Acceptance Checklist).

For animals travelling in a sealed container (e.g. fish or other aquatic species requiring total immersion in water to support life), Teleport reserves the right to perform a direct visual inspection of the inner containers — which involves opening the outer containers at the time of acceptance.

Labelling

1. The shipper is responsible for ensuring live animals are correctly labelled and marked.

2. The shipper should include “This Way Up” labels on all four sides of the container whenever possible.

3. A label may be punched through to the ventilation holes to allow the passage of air.

4. After acceptance, all labels that are lost, detached or illegible must be replaced.

5. It is mandatory to attach at least one IATA “Live Animals” label as illustrated (refer appendix) to each live animal container unless otherwise stated in the individual container requirements. Any damaged label must be replaced.

Documentation

Live animals can only be accepted for carriage with prior arrangements, including having obtained a confirmation from the participating carriers.

1. Shipper Certifications

   • The shipper or his authorised agent must obtain a Shipper’s Certification for Live Animals for each shipment. 

   • The certification form must be completed in English. If required, the wording in English may be supplemented by an accurate printed translation in other languages.

   • The shipper must complete and sign two copies of the certification form. One signed copy will be retained by the carrier which accepts the shipment from the shipper. The other signed copy will be sent with the shipment and attached to the documents for the final destination.

   • The shipper or his agent must sign the Shipper’s Certification for Live Animals. Hand-written or stamped facsimile signature is acceptable where permitted.

2. Air Waybill

   • Live Animals can not share an air waybill with other commodities.

   • In the “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box in the air waybill, the shipper must state the common name of the animal in English (apart from any other language) where possible, corresponding with what is specified in IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). The number of animals in the consignments must also be stated.

   • In the “Handling Information” box, shippers must include a 24-hour emergency contact number (including country and area code).

3. Other Documents

   • Any specimen of species specified in one of the three CITES appendices must be accompanied by a CITES document.

   • The shipper is responsible for providing the applicable original health declarations and permits required by the national authorities of the countries of export, transhipment and import. When such documents are forwarded with the consignment, the original set of health documentation must be securely attached to the air waybill.

   • In the absence of an air waybill, the original set of health documentation must be securely attached to the animal container and appropriately marked (unless a specific container dictates otherwise). 

   • A duplicate set of documents may be attached to the outside of the animal container to facilitate the handling process. A duplicate set can also serve as the MAA’s file/station copy.

Container requirements

1. The species on the shipper’s certificate must have been checked against Live Animal Regulation (LAR) to ensure they meet all container requirements.

2. The container presented must be constructed of the required materials and be strong enough to contain the animal. 

3. The container must be leak-proof or constructed from waterproof material rigid and strong enough to withstand damage from stacking or being tied down to a pallet.

4. The container must be constructed of non-toxic material; chemically-impregnated wood may be poisonous and is not suitable for use.

5. The container should not be potentially damaging to the animals inside. All inside edges must be smooth or rounded. Please ensure there are no sharp edges or projections such as nails, which may be injurious to the animals.

6. The container must be easy for staff to handle. Shippers should provide protection for the handler to avoid being clawed or bitten by the animal.