Local and international tissue transport

Moving eggs, sperm and embryos safely, anywhere in the world.

Sometimes your journey involves moving more than yourself. When your precious samples need to travel, they need a specialist.

EmbryosJohannesburgCape TownYour clinic
SpermLondonSouth AfricaYour clinic
Frozen eggsOne countryAnotherA new clinic
-196°Cinside a liquid nitrogen dry shipper

Not a job for a standard courier

Frozen reproductive material travels in liquid nitrogen dry shippers at minus 196 degrees Celsius. It can never be:

  • X-rayed
  • Delayed
  • Left to airline cargo handling

It needs a specialist who understands exactly what is at stake.

What a proper cryo courier gives you

  • A trained courier who travels with your shipment rather than consigning it to cargo
  • Validated dry shippers with temperature logging and GPS tracking
  • X-ray exemption documentation, because screening can compromise samples
  • Customs clearance, export and import permits plus health certificates
  • Full chain of custody documentation
  • Insurance cover for the shipment
Our recommended partner

Cryo Medical Logistics

Also trading as Embryo Logistics and Greenplace Healthcare

A scientifically led hand-carry specialist operating in more than 80 countries, with offices in London, Lagos, Houston and the UAE.

They move embryos, eggs, sperm and stem cells across Africa regularly, with hubs in West and Southern Africa.

Sarah International Transport Director +44 20 8150 0059
cryomedicallogistics.com

Mention Gift ov Life when you enquire.

Coverage in South AfricaThe whole country, with most activity between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
Lead timeTypically 14 to 17 working days for international shipments once permits are in place.
CountriesMore than 80 worldwide, including across Africa.

How the paperwork works

It sounds complicated. In practice, most of it is handled for you.

  1. You sign a consent form

    That is the only form you need to complete yourself.

  2. Your clinics do the rest

    They supply the export and import paperwork, acceptance letters and licences.

  3. The courier guides it through

    Cryo Medical Logistics walks both clinics through the requirements for your route.