I think over the past few years many people have stated not to ship via UPS or FedEx under any circumstances. I remember one post asked how many times you package is handled buy FedEx? I believe the answer was 16 or so. But they also use many belts with drops chutes and auto sorting levers. Like a pin ball machine flipper with the same result!!!
I have had the privilege while on an jet that happened to be in Memphis and we taxied past the "sorting facility" of a well know overnight shipper.................
With the doors open and was able to watch the highly skilled
personal handle (well not really more like toss............uh KO throw) its precious packages.
Now is that how you really want your precious Koi handled???
Air freight is the only way to go......................airport to airport NOT door to door.
Yes I know some of you have got lucky with some recent shipments, but why save a few bucks and subject your pets to such abuse???
JMO............................................... .................................................. ..........