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Livestock shipping routes are the sea and air lanes that carry live animals from farms to importers, and the route you choose affects cost, transit time and animal welfare.
This guide explains the main routes behind our exports from the USA and France, how air, sea and ro-ro compare, and what to expect on each lane.
Most livestock shipping routes combine air, sea, ro-ro and specialized livestock trucks. The right mix depends on species, group size, season and destination.
| Mode | Best for | Transit | Cost per animal | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | Small groups, long distances, valuable breeding stock | Hours to a day or two | Highest | Flight availability, crate standards, seasonal restrictions |
| Sea freight | Larger groups and regional lanes | Days to weeks | Lowest | Vessel schedules, time on board, weather |
| Ro-ro ferry | Short crossings with a road leg | Short crossing plus road days | Moderate | Vehicle approval, port inspection, border timing |
| Livestock truck (USA) | Deliveries within the USA, Canada runs, airport and port transfers | Hours to a few days | Low to moderate | Distance, driver rest limits, weather, number of stops |
These are the typical corridors for the destinations we serve. Hubs are examples, not guarantees, and the final route is confirmed with your quote.
| Corridor | Usual mode | Example hubs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within the USA | Specialized livestock truck | Farm to buyer, airport or port | Door-to-door delivery for domestic buyers. |
| USA → Canada | Livestock truck, air for small lots | Land border crossings, major airports | Border inspection and paperwork drive timing. |
| USA → Caribbean | Air, sea for larger groups | Miami and other Florida hubs | Jamaica, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Bermuda. |
| USA → Taiwan | Air | West Coast cargo airports | Long distance, so air is common for small groups. |
| France → North Africa | Sea and ro-ro, air for small lots | Southern French Mediterranean ports | Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco. |
| France → Gulf & Jordan | Air, sea for large groups | Paris and other European cargo airports | Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan. |
| France → Turkey | Road with ro-ro, sea, or air | Mediterranean ports, major airports | Mode depends on group size and rules. |
Many livestock shipping routes start or end on the road. We arrange specialized livestock trucks and experienced livestock haulers for the USA leg of your shipment.
Door-to-door delivery for goats, sheep and miniature livestock to buyers across the country.
Trucks carry animals from the farm to the departure airport or port, timed to the flight or sailing.
Direct road shipments to Canada, with paperwork prepared for border inspection.
A good route is not always the cheapest. We look at how long the animals are in transit and how well each stage is handled.
We confirm what your destination currently allows.
Air, sea or ro-ro, based on group size and timing.
We book with carriers experienced in live animals.
Vet tests and permits are scheduled around departure.
You get updates until the animals are handed over.
Air is faster and gentler on long journeys with small groups. Sea costs less per animal and suits larger groups on regional lanes. We recommend one after you tell us the species, quantity and destination.
Flights take hours to a day or two. Sea and ro-ro take longer. Testing and permit windows often add more time than the transport itself, so we give you a full timeline with your quote.
Yes. We arrange specialized livestock trucks for deliveries within the USA, for runs to the Canadian border, and for transfers to airports and ports. The cost depends on distance and the number of animals.
Yes. We ship from our USA farm and from partner Jollity Farm in France, and we choose the origin that gives the best route for your destination.
Where the route is long, we plan rest, feeding and watering stops with the carrier and the receiving party.
Yes. Send us your destination and we will review it case by case.
Send your destination, species and quantity. We will recommend a route and outline the timing and paperwork.
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