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\ncarefully planned temperature-controlled multimodal journey of Kaavan started
\nfrom Islamabad and ended in a sanctuary in Cambodia <\/li>\n - The logistics leader worked with global animal
\nwelfare organization FOUR PAWS and veterinary specialists to ensure a safe and
\ncomfortable ride for the elephant<\/li>\n - First-ever adult elephant that was flown out of
\nPakistan is now safe and sound in his new home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSINGAPORE\u00a0–\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a07
\nDecember 2020\u00a0–\u00a0<\/b>Kaavan, a 36-year old Asian elephant, is settling
\nin his new home in Cambodia after his flight from Islamabad, Pakistan. \u00a0The “long-haul” flight took months of careful
\nand extensive planning by FOUR PAWS, a global animal welfare organization,
\nveterinary specialists and DHL Global Forwarding. The international freight
\nspecialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group took care of the logistics, including
\nsecuring the necessary customs authorization, for the transportation of Kaavan from
\nhis previous home at the Marghazar Zoo.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/109949\/DHL-Kaavan-the-elephant-s-move.jpg#image-109949\")
<\/p>\nKaavan boarded the
\nplane on 30 November in a customized crate for his long-awaited journey,
\nplanned by DHL Global Forwarding and FOUR PAWS.<\/h5>\n\u00a0
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<\/p>\nDHL Global Forwarding
\ntook care of the logistics, including securing the necessary customs
\nauthorization, for the relocation of Kaavan to his new home at Cambodia
\nWildlife Sanctuary.<\/h5>\n\u00a0
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<\/p>\nWeighing over four tons and at more than three meters in
\nheight, Kaavan boarded the plane on 30 November after a medical check for his
\nlong-awaited journey to his new home at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. The Asian
\nelephant had taken a truck ride, from the zoo to the Islamabad International
\nAirport. A customized crate, in full compliance with the International Air
\nTransport Association’s regulations, was specially built for the trips.<\/p>\n“Shipping live animals is especially complex as each animal
\nhas its unique requirements and Kaavan, who belongs to the largest land mammal species
\non the Asian continent, is the first adult elephant to board an airplane in
\nPakistan. We had to make special arrangements for him and are delighted to have
\nbeen able to leverage our logistics know-how and global network of temperature
\ncontrolled facilities, in addition to FOUR PAWS’ animal expertise, to safely
\nbring Kaavan to his new home in Cambodia,” said Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global
\nForwarding Asia Pacific.<\/p>\nKaavan, also known as the world’s loneliest elephant,
\nreceived global attention for his living conditions in the Marghazar Zoo. To prepare
\nfor the journey<\/a>, the elephant received special training for several weeks
\nto securely enter his crate. Kaavan was accompanied by a team of wildlife
\nveterinarians who watched over him and kept him calm.<\/p>\n“The highly-anticipated voyage is the result of months of
\nplanning and coordination with DHL and various animal specialists, such as the
\nteam from EKIPA, with the support of local Pakistan officials, American businessman
\nEric S. Margolis and Cher’s non-governmental organization Free The Wild. Kaavan
\nhas been relocated to provide him with a species-appropriate environment and
\nfor the care that they require, and every possible effort has been made to
\nensure that the trip, which is his \u00a0passageway to a better life, was safe and
\ncomfortable for him,” said Dr. Amir Khalil,\u00a0 FOUR PAWS veterinarian and leader
\nof the rescue mission.<\/p>\nIn 2018, DHL successfully helped four
\ngrown endangered Ussuri brown bears<\/a> travel across continents from Japan to
\nEngland, and sent two
\ngiant pandas<\/a> on a climate-neutral journey from China to Finland.<\/p>\nNote to editors:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Even the most seasoned of travelers would be prone to
\nfeeling cranky after spending 20 hours on a 9,000km trip. But four Ussuri bears
\nwere little fazed by such an experience when they made the journey from Japan
\nto England in August 2018. <\/i>Read about<\/i><\/a> the first-class experience of the
\nfour grown brown bears who successfully traveled across continents to their new
\nhome.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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