Though all stakeholders are well experienced in equestrian logistics, when it comes to animals, focus and welfare are always the top priorities. That said, CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo have again shown that they have horse transports firmly under control during a recent charter project. The special charter was arranged to transport pedigree competition horses from Europe to Hong Kong for a major show jumping event. Coordinated with Peden Bloodstock, the global expert in sport horse transport, the operation showcased LGG’s advanced infrastructure and animal welfare focus. Central to the mission was the Horse Inn – LGG’s on-airport facility that can house 54 horses in climate-controlled stalls and offers direct airside access for smooth transfers. Temperatures were kept at 15°C in line with shipper requirements, with veterinarians and grooms accompanying the horses to ensure wellbeing throughout the flight. Months of planning and close coordination between European and Hong Kong teams ensured flawless execution. LGG’s 24/7 cargo operations and specialist capabilities once again positioned it as a preferred gateway for complex, high-value logistics within Europe’s expanding CargoLand development. The three companies began preparing for the charter event in Europe and Hong Kong, almost two months in advance, to ensure seamless operations.
Anand Yedery, Regional Head of Cargo Europe at Cathay, stated: “Transporting elite sport horses requires absolute precision and an uncompromising focus on animal welfare. LGG’s dedicated equine infrastructure and seamless stable-to-aircraft process ensured optimal conditions throughout the operation. Close coordination between all stakeholders was key to delivering a smooth and secure journey to Hong Kong.”
Henry Bullen, Director at Peden Bloodstock, commented: “Calmness, efficiency, planning and the shortest possible transit times are essential in elite horse transport. The first-class facility at the Horse Inn and the experienced team managing it provided exactly the environment these horses require. The strong teamwork between airline, handlers and veterinarians ensured stress-free and professionally executed movement.” Frederic Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at Liège Airport and its future Vice President of Sales and Marketing, added: “CargoLand by LGG is built for operations like this. We combine dedicated infrastructure such as the Horse Inn with experienced teams and round-the-clock cargo operations. When transporting elite sport horses, welfare and precision always come first – efficiency follows from meticulous preparation and strong teamwork.”
