Chapman Freeborn has helped move 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi in a 38-hour time window.
The operation involved three back-to-back Boeing 757 freighter charter flights, moving 51 horses outbound, 20 horses home and a further 50 horses outbound as part of a single coordinated rotation.
Chapman Freeborn said the project required detailed planning, bilateral coordination and specialist equine transport expertise to ensure every stage of the movement was managed with animal welfare, timing and
operational precision at its centre.
The broker said that unlike standard cargo, each movement must be planned around the needs of the animals, with careful consideration given to aircraft suitability, loading arrangements, documentation, welfare requirements and coordination between teams at origin, destination and throughout the journey.
“This was a very special movement and a strong example of what can be achieved when specialist teams work closely together across the group,” said Latha Narayan, president Asia Pacific at Chapman Freeborn.
“Projects of this nature require more than aircraft capacity alone. They rely on trust, detailed planning, specialist knowledge and continuous coordination to make sure every stage of the operation is handled with care.
“For our Asia Pacific team, this operation also reflects the importance of combining regional market understanding with global specialist capabilities.”
Charlie McMullen, chief executive of Chapman Freeborn’s animal transport business Intradco Global, added: “Horse movements are among the most sensitive live animal transport projects, and every detail matters.
“From preparation to loading and arrival, our priority is always the welfare of the animals and the smooth delivery of the operation.”
