The carefully planned temperature-controlled multidisciplinary visit to Kawan began in Islamabad and ended in a sanctuary in Cambodia
Logistics leader worked with global animal welfare organization four PAWS and veterinary experts to ensure safe and comfortable ride for elephant
The first adult elephant brought out of Pakistan is now safe and sound in its new home
Singapore 7 December 2020 : The 36-year-old Asian elephant is settling in its new home in Cambodia after a flight from Kawan, Islamabad, Pakistan. The “long haul” flight had four months of careful and comprehensive planning by the global animal welfare organization, veterinary specialists and DHL Global Forwarding. Logistics was taken care of by international freight specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, including securing the necessary customs authority for the transportation of Cawn from its previous home at the Margess Zoo.
Under the plan of DHL Global Forwarding and FAWAWS, Kavan boarded the aircraft on 30 November, adapted for his long-awaited journey.
DHL Global Forwarding took care of logistics, including securing the necessary customs authority to rehabilitate Kawan in its new home at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.
Weighing more than four tons and more than three meters in height, Kwan boarded the plane on 30 November at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary after a medical examination for a long-awaited visit to his new home. The Asian elephant rode the truck, from the zoo to Islamabad International Airport. A customized crate was built specifically for trips, in full compliance with International Air Transport Association regulations.
“Shipping animals is particularly complex because each animal has its own unique requirements and Kawan, which belongs to the largest land mammal species on the Asian continent, is the first adult elephant to climb on an airplane in Pakistan. We had to make special arrangements for that and were happy that our logistics knew how and how the global network of temperature controlled facilities, in addition to the animal expertise of Fau PAWS, to safely bring Kawans to their new home in Cambodia, ” Calvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.
The Kavaan, also known as the loneliest elephant in the world, attracted global attention for its living conditions at the Margazar Zoo. Service Prepare for the trip, The elephant underwent special training for several weeks to safely enter its crate. Kavan was accompanied by a team of wildlife veterinarians who monitored him and kept him calm.
“The highly anticipated visit is the result of months of planning and coordination with local Pakistan officials, American businessman Eric S. Margolis and Cher’s non-governmental organization EKIPA’s team for free, such as DHL and various animal experts. Wild. Kavan Ko Moved to provide a species-appropriate environment and they need that care, and every effort has been made to ensure that travel, which is their path to a better life, is safe and secure for them. Was comfortable, “Dr. Said Amir Khalil, four PAWS vet and rescue mission leader.
In 2018, DHL successfully helped Four large Usury brown bears endangered Traveling continents from Japan to England, and sent Two giant pandas On a climate-neutral trip from China to Finland.
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