Challenge Group has successfully renewed its IATA CEIV Live Animals Certification, reaffirming its global leadership and long-standing commitment to the safe and professional transportation of live animals.
With decades of expertise, Challenge Group is widely recognised as one of the world’s most trusted carriers for equine logistics, transporting around 8,000 horses annually, including over 5,000 flown on its own Boeing 747 fleet.
World-Class Horse Inn Facility
At the heart of operations lies the state-of-the-art Horse Inn in Liège, regarded as one of the finest equine transit hubs globally. Purpose-built to ensure animal welfare and logistics efficiency, the facility provides seamless, stress-free transfers for horses and livestock.
Commitment to Excellence
The renewed certification reflects Challenge Group’s ongoing investment in:
- Specialised teams trained to IATA standards.
- Tailored equipment, including ULDs, custom stalls, and a prototype horse trailer.
- Aircraft enhancements, such as pre-cooling systems, full temperature control, and seating for professional grooms.
Raising Industry Standards
Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer of Challenge Group, said:
“Thanks to the commitment of our vertical and operational teams, and the support of the IATA Certification Auditors, we are glad to be recertified.
This achievement reaffirms our dedication to operational excellence and raising standards in this highly specialised vertical. We are proud to offer customers a top-notch service, complemented by a wide range of ancillary logistics solutions, making our end-to-end value proposition the best answer to their global logistics needs.”
Challenge Group’s recertification underscores its role as a trusted partner in equine and live animal transport, combining operational precision with compassion to ensure the highest standards of care across every journey.