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Intradco Global Aids in Rescue Mission of 88 Dogs

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Intradco Global Aids in Rescue Mission of 88 Dogs

Intradco Global is used to dealing with animals of all shapes and sizes, but on this occasion, a paw-fect mission was completed when they aided in the rehoming of 88 rescue dogs. The dogs were flown from Costa Rica to Canada where they would travel onwards to their new homes.

Intradco Global worked with Toronto-based rescue organization, Save Our Scruff, who are dedicated to saving dogs and finding them loving, permanent homes. This specific rescue mission was nicknamed “Costapawlooza” (a reference to the annual music festival, Lollapalooza), and it saw dogs from all over Costa Rica traveling from San Jose International Airport (SJO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

The dogs traveled safely and securely in an Embraer 120 Brasilia cargo aircraft for the flight, which was 8 hours in total plus a short fuel stop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Intradco Global Cargo Account Manager, Erica Resendes, traveled onboard with the dogs as an animal flight attendant, ensuring they were safe and happy and could receive any attention they needed during their journey.

Erica said, “Working on this project was an amazing heart-warming experience. It is so rewarding to know that Intradco Global has helped in this small way giving these sweet dogs a wonderful new life here in Canada.  A truly exceptional movement to be a part of!”

Upon their arrival in Toronto, half the dogs have been adopted to their forever homes, whilst the others are initially going to foster families waiting to join find their perfect forever home

Thanks to the hard work of Save Our Scruff and Intradco Global, they will all have wonderful owners for the rest of their lives.

Tom Lamb, Regional Manager North America at Intradco Global, explained, “Due to the lack of scheduled passenger flights caused by the covid pandemic, these essential dog rescue missions have turned to charter flights as an alternative solution. We worked closely with the airline, rescue charity and authorities to bring this project together and ensure the best outcome was achieved. Thankfully the dogs arrived safely into Toronto, to enjoy their new lives as Canadian citizens.”

Intradco Global is experienced in transporting animals of all shapes, sizes and descriptions around the world, whether that be livestock, horses, exotics or even 88 rescue dogs!

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Intradco Global is a world-leading equine, livestock and exotics transportation air charter specialist.

Their experience with a wide range of large-scale animal transportations, including international horse shipments, genetic & commercial livestock supply projects, and exotic relocation programs has developed over 30 years.  Intradco Global’s professional care and commitment is to provide the safest air charter logistics for animals of all shapes and sizes.

Intradco Global is a Chapman Freeborn company and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

For more information visit: https://intradco-global.com/

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Intradco Global Debuts their Innovative Pig Lift

This week Intradco Global introduced their brand new innovative Pig Lift, proving that not only can pigs fly, but they can get to their aircraft in style too!

The innovative Intradco Global Pig Lift comprises a custom-converted van that has been modified to enable pigs to transfer from their lorry transport to their crates, at varying heights, without having to navigate any ramps.

Both the front and the back of the Pig Lift can be powered with the touch of the button to ascend and descend, to accurately meet the pigs at the level they are at on their lorry and the level of crate they are walking onto. Without such technology, pigs must walk up and down sometimes steep ramps, which is not only potentially dangerous but can also be stressful for them.

Intradco Global’s Pig Lift puts the pigs’ safety and happiness at the forefront of the process.

The Pig Lift’s debut was on April 27th 2021 at Stansted Airport (STN), where 1,030 purebred registered breeding pigs were its first passengers. They were transferred from multi-storey lorries, that had travelled from Northamptonshire, onto two and three storey crates without the need to use any ramps or any moving parts that had to be manually adjusted.

The pigs then travelled on a Boeing 747-8F aircraft to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China, with a short stopover in Kazakhstan to freshen their food and water supplies.

Intradco Global’s Pig Lift is just one example of the company’s commitment to cutting-edge charter equipment with a focus on safety, comfort and animal welfare. Their livestock stalls, equine loading ramp and even their bespoke giraffe crates are just some of the equipment that is widely regarded as ‘best-in-class’, and now the Pig Lift can join that list too.

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Intradco Global Transports 1,030 Purebred Breeding Pigs from the UK to China on Behalf of Genetics Company, Genesus

On Tuesday 27th April 2021, 1,030 purebred breeding pigs made the approx. 7,000-mile journey from Stansted Airport (STN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in a Boeing 747-8F aircraft.

China is in need of imported pigs due to losing half of its native population to African swine fever since 2018, which accounts for approximately 30% of the global pig population.

The pigs were transported on behalf of Genesus, the largest independent producer of purebred swine globally, with registered populations of Landrace, Yorkshire, and Duroc pigs. Their focus is on non-GMO genetic improvement, which Genesus’ first UK partner, Bridge House Farm in Northamptonshire, is utilizing the highest of technology to achieve.

Pigs are weighed and electronically ID-tagged at birth, enabling extremely detailed data to be collected about the pigs from the start. A custom-made software package records the pigs’ performance, which informs what and how much they are fed based on their gender and breed.

Award-winning farmer Charlie Thompson, who is the sixth generation to run Bridge House Farm, tapped into the Chinese market during the past year when opportunities to transport livestock to Europe have been sparse.

The transport, conducted by Intradco Global, saw their new Pig Lift in action for the first time. The Intradco Global Pig Lift is a truck that has been custom converted to enable the pigs to safely and comfortably move from their transport lorry to their crates. Both the front and back of the Pig Lift are adjustable in height, meaning it can be tailored to suit the varying levels of both the lorry and the crates. This allows the pigs to walk from one to the other without having to navigate steep ramps.

The fourteen-hour journey from the UK to China was split up with a stopover in Kazakhstan, during which the pigs had their food and water supplies freshened.

Intradco Global is the world’s leading equine, livestock and exotics transportation air charter specialist. They utilize decades of experience and innovative practical solutions to transport animals safely and efficiently, creating and monitoring controlled environmental conditions including air circulation, humidity, and temperature.

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On the 12th Day of Christmas Intradco Global Gave to Me… 3,000 Pigs.

It has been a busy week for Intradco Global, the world’s leading equine, livestock and exotics transportation air charter specialist. The continuous growth of the company’s global operations allowed Intradco Global to transport over 3000 animals around the world in just six days.

Even though the holiday season is upon us, Intradco Global has no time to rest.

In less than a week, the Intradco Global team transported live animals from the United Kingdom to China, from the United States of America to Qatar and China, and from Denmark to Russia – a truly global operation. The team ensured safe and timely transportation with a total of 3146 pigs and 199 cattle on five separate charter flights for different clients over six days.

Livestock transportation poses a set of unique challenges as the cargo requires exceptional care, safety, and attention. With over 30 years of experience, the Intradco Global team has the knowledge and means to ensure the best conditions for live animal transportation.

“As we grow our global footprint, the focus is on developing our expert teams in key import and export markets. It is exciting to see really collaborative relationships with airlines and shippers in new markets. Live animal shipments require close and accurate communication between all stakeholders involved. Our experienced teams have got the right mix of local and global knowledge, allowing for competitive pricing, with a precise service,” commented Charlie McMullen, Intradco Global Director.

The company is constantly expanding its global coverage and is currently rapidly growing in Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.

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About Intradco Global

Intradco Global is the world’s leading equine, livestock and exotics transportation air charter specialist. The company’s experience in arranging the air transportation of horses includes coordinating flights for Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Breeders’ Cup, and Dubai World Cup winners. Intradco Global’s bespoke service and global coverage have seen them become a trusted partner of shippers, owners, and trainers.

Intradco Global’s knowledge in accommodating unusual species also makes the company popular with game reserves and animal welfare organizations.

Intradco Global is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe with 83 offices and production sites providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 7000 professionals, providing state-of-the-art solutions to the aviation industry and beyond.

For more information about Avia Solutions Group, please visit https://intradco-global.com/ and www.aviasg.com