SYSTEM ACTIVE · CRATE_COMMAND v4.1 · 2026 IATA LAR COMPLIANT

4,217 Species.

Zero Transit Losses

Climate-controlled crates · IATA-compliant containers · Cross-border packaging systems for living animals. Every degree measured. Every variable logged. Every animal delivered.

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CRATES BUILT18,442

COUNTRIES CLEARED94

AMBIENT TEMP VARIANCE±0.3°F

TRANSIT SURVIVAL RATE100.0%

IATA CONTAINER TYPES312

SPECIES ON RECORD4,217

AVG HOLD DURATION72 HRS

REGULATORY BODIES COVERED6

CITES PERMITS PROCESSED3,109

ACTIVE SHIPMENTS47

CRATES BUILT18,442

COUNTRIES CLEARED94

AMBIENT TEMP VARIANCE±0.3°F

TRANSIT SURVIVAL RATE100.0%

IATA CONTAINER TYPES312

SPECIES ON RECORD4,217

AVG HOLD DURATION72 HRS

REGULATORY BODIES COVERED6

CITES PERMITS PROCESSED3,109

ACTIVE SHIPMENTS47

SECTION_01 / CONTAINER CATALOG

312 IATA Container Types

Engineered for every taxonomic class. Every tile below represents a fabrication program — not a catalog item.

AVIAN

Birds & Raptors

CR20A / CR19

TEMP RANGE

65–75°F

VENTILATION

18–42 CFM

MAX HOLD

96 HRS

Hyacinth MacawHarpy EagleBarn OwlFlamingo

New CR20A for hooded raptors. Triple-side ventilation. Plywood-approved construction.

PRIMATE

Non-Human Primates

CR19 / USDA 9CFR

TEMP RANGE

68–78°F

VENTILATION

24–60 CFM

MAX HOLD

72 HRS

Rhesus MacaqueChimpanzeeMarmosetBaboon

USDA AWA Subpart D compliant. Double-lock mechanisms. APHIS documentation included.

HERPETOLOGICAL

Reptiles & Amphibians

CR1 / CR2 / CR4

TEMP RANGE

72–88°F

VENTILATION

8–20 CFM

MAX HOLD

48 HRS

Ball PythonMonitor LizardTortoiseChameleon

Double-packed for venomous species. "THIS ANIMAL BITES" labeling per IATA 4.1.3.

AQUATIC

Marine & Aquatic

CR13 / CR14

TEMP RANGE

55–68°F

VENTILATION

40–80 CFM

MAX HOLD

36 HRS

Bottlenose DolphinSea TurtleShark PupSturgeon

Sealed water containment. O₂ supplementation ports. Salinity-stable liner systems.

UNGULATE

Livestock & Large Mammals

CR18 / CR17

TEMP RANGE

55–70°F

VENTILATION

60–120 CFM

MAX HOLD

24 HRS

Giraffe CalfZebraBongo AntelopeOkapi

Custom-engineered structural frames. Anti-sway padding. EU Council 1/2005 certified.

Species not listed? We engineer custom solutions for any taxonomic class. 48-hour spec turnaround.

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SECTION_02 / REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MATRIX

Every Regulatory Body. Fully Mapped.

6 international frameworks. 10 service capabilities. Cells fill as compliance is confirmed — in real time.

REGULATORY BODY	Container Design & Fabrication	Temperature Monitoring Systems	Ventilation Engineering (CFM)	Documentation & Permitting	Species Classification	Double-Pack Venomous Protocol	Health Cert Coordination	Chain of Custody Logging	CITES Permit Processing	Transit Welfare Reporting
IATA LAR IATA Live Animals Regulations 2026 Ed.
USDA AWA Animal Welfare Act / APHIS 9 CFR Current
CITES Convention on International Trade Art. III–VIII
EU 1/2005 EU Council Regulation Transport 2005/1/EC
ESA Endangered Species Act USFWS
LACEY Lacey Act Wildlife Trafficking 16 USC 3371

COMPLIANT / COVERED

NOT APPLICABLE

LAST VERIFIED: OCT 2025 · IATA LAR 2026

SECTION_03 / TECHNICAL PRECISION

The Numbers That Keep Animals Alive.

AMBIENT TEMP VARIANCE

±0.3°F

Measured across 72-hour hold duration at 35,000 ft.

TRANSIT SURVIVAL RATE

100%

18,442 crates shipped. Zero in-transit losses on record.

MAX CERTIFIED HOLD

96HRS

Avian containers. Climate-maintained without ground support.

MAX VENTILATION RATE

120CFM

Large ungulate containers. Triple-side ventilation per IATA §4.1.

IATA CONTAINER TYPES

312

Custom-engineered variants beyond the 60 IATA standard types.

COUNTRIES CLEARED

Active import/export documentation on file for 94 jurisdictions.

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION TABLEMIL-SPEC GRADE

PRIMARY MATERIAL

Marine-grade Baltic birch plywood (IATA approved)

FASTENER SPEC

Grade 316 stainless steel · corrosion-resistant

INSULATION LAYER

1.5" closed-cell polyurethane foam panel

VENTILATION MESH

Powder-coated 14-gauge galvanized steel

TEMP SENSOR

Dual-redundant NTC thermistor · ±0.1°F accuracy

DATA LOGGER

Onboard USB-C · 10-sec interval · 30-day memory

LABELING

IATA Live Animal + This Way Up + species-specific

LOCK SYSTEM

Dual-bolt stainless · tamper-evident seal

SECTION_04 / RESOURCES & COMPLIANCE

Documentation. Ungated.

The compliance checklist is free. No contact required. The species spec sheet is one email away.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST · INTERACTIVE · NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED

All containers must be adequately ventilated on three sides, with majority ventilation in the upper portion (§4.1.2).
New CR20A container type required for hooded raptors and birds of prey (effective Oct 2025).
CR19 update: maximum ventilation openings and density per bird; plywood approved as construction material.
Poisonous/venomous animals must be double-packed and boldly marked "THIS ANIMAL BITES".
Each container must display a Live Animal label without blocking ventilation openings.
Container must not be accepted for travel if minimum IATA standards are not met.

Subpart D covers nonhuman primate transport specifically — all primate shipments require APHIS documentation.
Primary enclosures must prevent escape and protect the animal from injury during normal transport conditions.
Food and water requirements: animals must be offered food and water within 4 hours before transport.
Businesses conducting regulated activities must register with APHIS prior to any interstate transport.
AWA regulates all warm-blooded animals intended for research, teaching, or testing (excluding specific rodents and birds).
Terminal facilities must maintain temperature between 45°F and 85°F for regulated animals.

All CITES-listed species must be packed and shipped per IATA LAR — non-compliance invalidates CITES permit.
Management Authority of export country must confirm humane preparation and shipping before granting permits.
Import permits require Scientific Authority confirmation that recipient is suitably equipped to house the animal.
Article VIII: Parties must ensure all living specimens pass through formalities with minimum delay.
Any specimen in CITES Appendix I, II, or III must be accompanied by a valid CITES document.
CITES pre-requisite: permits may only be issued when applicant demonstrates humane shipping capability.

Governs protection of animals during transport within EU member states and related operations.
IATA LAR adopted as minimum standards for containers, pens, and stalls under EU framework.
Enforced by Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General for research animals.
Covers food safety, animal health, animal welfare, and plant health in transport context.
All large ungulate transport to/from EU requires EU 1/2005 compliant container certification.
Temperature maintenance requirements align with IATA LAR thermal specifications.

☑ Import Permit — issued by destination country management authority.
☑ Health Certification — issued by accredited veterinarian within 10 days of transport.
☑ CITES Export Permit — required for all Appendix I, II, III listed species.
☑ USDA APHIS Form 7001 — required for all regulated species entering/exiting USA.
☑ Shipper's Certificate for Live Animals — IATA standard form completed by shipper.
☑ Chain of Custody Log — Crate Command provides onboard data logger download.

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Species Crating Spec Sheet

Complete container specifications for 4,217 species. IATA container codes, ventilation CFM ratings, temperature ranges, hold durations, and construction requirements. Updated for 2026 IATA LAR including CR20A raptor standard.

All 5 taxonomic categories

IATA container codes

CFM ventilation tables

Temp range charts

2026 CR20A update

CITES species flags

Documentation checklist

Emergency protocols