Live Animal Air Transport Procedures for Aves and Mammals at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Internatonal Airport, Pekanbaru

Abstract

The current era of globalization is rapid, driving increased mobility of goods and people. One of the existing goods shipments is the shipment of live animals by air. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and the national regulation, Law No. 18 of 2009 concerning animal husbandry and animal health, have provided clear technical guidelines. Many cases that occur, one of which is the death and stress of animals during the expedition, still occur due to non-compliance with procedures and a lack of supervision. This study aims to analyze the suitability of the document-handling procedures and the operations for live animals (aves and mammals) at Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, Pekanbaru. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, based on field observations, interviews, and document analysis of shipping SOPs. The results of the analysis show that the shipment has followed existing procedures and regulations, from the sender submitting the animal along with personal data, to the preparation of SMU and PTI documents by the agent, to cargo inspection by the Regulated Agent (RA), to re-checking in the warehouse by the warehouse officers. Existing procedures are appropriate, but increased supervision and officer competency, as well as effective system management, are still needed to avoid technical errors and maintain animal welfare.