TKPL - Tulsidas Khimji Pvt. Ltd.

Contact our live animal logistics experts to expertly plan the safe, compliant and welfare-focused transportation of your animals.

TKPL is among the few Indian logistics companies with proven expertise in managing the international transportation of a wide spectrum of live animals with complete regulatory compliance, operational precision, and a strong focus on animal welfare. We handle highly sensitive and specialised animal movements across air and multimodal networks, ensuring safe transit, minimal stress, and strict adherence to global transport standards. TKPL provides comprehensive end-to-end live animal logistics solutions for zoos, wildlife conservation programmes, breeders, research institutions, aquariums, equine movements, private animal relocations, and pet transportation, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and specialised handling throughout the journey.

Live Animal Logistics Capabilities

TKPL IATA LAR Compliant Animal Transit
  • Transportation and handling of a wide range of animal species
  • Import/export documentation and specialised permits
  • Coordination with the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS), Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), wildlife authorities, & other regulatory bodies
  • Quarantine coordination and veterinary documentation support
  • Air charter solutions and full freighter aircraft arrangements for live animal movements
  • IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) compliant handling & transport planning
  • Coordination of custom-built transport crates & animal containment solutions
  • Airport handling supervision & priority cargo coordination
  • Temperature-controlled transit arrangements where required
  • Route planning to minimise transit stress & transit time
  • Customs clearance and cross-border regulatory coordination
  • End-to-end movement management from origin to final destination
  • Handling support for zoo exchanges, conservation projects, breeding programmes, and specialised animal relocations
  • Dedicated pet relocation services for domestic & international movements
  • Assistance with pet documentation, vaccination records, health certificates, microchipping, import permits, & airline compliance requirements
TKPL Climate-Controlled Live Animal Air Cargo

Why Choose TKPL for Live Animal Logistics

Proven expertise in managing complex international live animal movements

Strong focus on animal welfare, safety, & regulatory compliance

Real-time coordination with airlines, veterinarians, handlers, & authorities throughout transit

Proactive contingency planning for sensitive animal shipments

Dedicated end-to-end oversight ensuring seamless execution and delivery

TKPL Live Animal Transportation and Handling

Real-Life Case Study

International Movement of Captive-Bred Wildlife

TKPL successfully executed the highly sensitive international transfer of captive-bred wildlife, one of the most compliance-intensive segments in global logistics. Conducted in accordance with IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), the project included imports of Red-Necked Wallabies, African Caracals, Blue-and-Yellow Macaws, Scarlet Macaws, and Green Peafowl into India, alongside the export of Asiatic Lions to Europe as part of a conservation-driven exchange programme. Extensive coordination with wildlife authorities, zoological institutions, veterinary teams, and airline partners ensured safe, humane, and fully compliant transportation.

Industries we serve

Aerospace and Aviation Cargo Logistics

Aerospace

Fine Art, Antiques and High-Value Cargo Logistics

Art and Valuables

Automotive Industry and Vehicle Parts Supply Chain

Automotive

Chemicals and Specialised Industrial Cargo Logistics

Chemicals

Consumer Goods and Retail Distribution Logistics

Consumer and Retailer

Fashion, Apparel and Retail Logistics

Fashion

High-Tech Electronics and Sensitive Components Logistics

Hi-Tech

Hospitality and Hotel Project Logistics

Hotel Logistics

Industrial and Heavy Engineering Machinery Logistics

Industrial and Engineering

Marine Equipment and Maritime Spare Parts Logistics

Marine Logistics

Oil and Gas Energy Equipment Logistics

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Cold Chain Supply Solutions

Pharma

Telecommunications Equipment and Infrastructure Logistics

Telecommunication

FAQ

TKPL has the expertise to manage the international transportation of a wide range of live animals, including zoo animals, wildlife, birds, aquatic species, equines, livestock, research animals, and domestic pets, subject to applicable regulations, permits, and airline acceptance.
Yes. TKPL coordinates import/export permits, veterinary documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory approvals with authorities such as AQCS, DGFT, CZA, wildlife authorities, and other relevant government agencies, ensuring fully compliant international live animal transportation.
Yes. All live animal shipments are planned and coordinated in accordance with IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), with careful attention to animal welfare, specialised handling, approved transport containers, and route optimisation.
Yes. TKPL provides both scheduled airline and dedicated air charter solutions for specialised live animal transportation, ensuring secure, efficient, and time-critical movements for sensitive and specialised animal shipments.
TKPL combines regulatory expertise, experienced project management, global airline partnerships, and end-to-end coordination to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable live animal logistics solutions while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.