Can you transport frozen embryos and sperm to and from Scotland?

Yes. Greenplace Healthcare provides safe, temperature-controlled transport for frozen embryos and sperm to and from Scotland. We service all major IVF hubs including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness.

What is the difference between hand-carry and medical cargo for IVF shipments?

Hand-carry transport means a trained courier personally accompanies your embryos or sperm on the flight, maintaining full control and temperature stability. Medical cargo shipments are sent as freight and can face delays or multiple handling steps, making hand-carry the safer option for sensitive IVF materials.

Do you offer embryo and sperm transport across the UK and internationally?

Yes. Greenplace Healthcare provides UK-wide and international transport for embryos, sperm, eggs, and stem cells. We handle shipments between Scotland, England, Europe, and Africa with full insurance, tracking, and compliance.

Are your couriers medically trained?

Yes. All Greenplace Healthcare couriers are trained emergency responders experienced in handling medical and bio-logical materials, ensuring safe and compliant transport every time.

Is Greenplace Healthcare CQC registered?

Yes. Greenplace Healthcare is fully CQC-registered and ISO-compliant, providing professional, regulated cryogenic transport services across the UK.

Frozen Embryo and Sperm Cryo Shipping in Scotland | A Guide by Greenplace Healthcare

Greenplace Healthcare
Oct 26, 2025
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Frozen Embryo and Sperm Cryo Shipping in Scotland | A Guide by Greenplace Healthcare

Safe, Reliable Fertility Transport Across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness

When it comes to moving frozen embryos, sperm, or eggs between clinics, precision and timing are everything. Greenplace Healthcare provides trusted, fully insured cryogenic transport services across Scotland’s main IVF hubs — Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness — and beyond.

Whether you’re a patient moving samples to a new clinic or a fertility centre coordinating international transfers, our team ensures each shipment remains temperature-stable, secure, and compliant from start to finish.

Why Choose Greenplace Healthcare

As a CQC-registered UK medical logistics company, we specialise in transporting delicate reproductive materials such as frozen embryos, sperm, eggs, and stem cells.

Our couriers are trained emergency responders experienced in bio-medical handling, chain-of-custody procedures, and IATA regulations. We work directly with IVF clinics, laboratories, and fertility specialists to provide seamless, compliant, and fully traceable logistics.

Each shipment includes:

Continuous temperature monitoring (cryogenic or incubated at 37°C)
GPS tracking and delivery confirmation
Full insurance coverage for peace of mind
24/7 logistics coordination across the UK and internationally

Hand-Carry Transport vs. Medical Cargo — What’s Best for IVF Shipments?

When transporting embryos or sperm, there are two main methods — hand-carry (onboard courier) and medical cargo. The choice can make a critical difference in safety and timing.

Hand-Carry Transport

With our hand-carry service, a trained Greenplace courier personally accompanies your embryos or sperm on the flight, carrying them as hand luggage in a validated cryogenic or temperature-controlled container.

✅ Shorter transit times

✅ Direct chain of custody (no third-party handling)

✅ Reduced risk of delays or temperature fluctuations

✅NO - X-RAY

✅ Ideal for IVF transfers between UK clinics or to/from Scotland

Medical Cargo Transport

Some companies use medical cargo — where samples are shipped as freight. While this option can suit bulk or non-urgent transfers, it involves airport handling, customs procedures, and potential exposure to external conditions.

⚠️ Higher delay risk

⚠️ Multiple handlers

⚠️Samples pass through x-ray

⚠️ Limited visibility and tracking

For time-critical IVF materials like fresh or frozen embryos, hand-carry transport offers the safest, fastest, and most controlled solution.

UK-Wide and International Coverage

Greenplace Healthcare regularly coordinates cryo shipments to and from Scotland for clinics in England, Ireland, USA, Europe, and Africa. Whether you’re:

Moving embryos from Edinburgh to London,
Sending sperm samples from Glasgow to a European fertility centre, or
Receiving embryos from abroad into Aberdeen or Dundee,

we ensure compliance, customs clearance, and delivery without compromise.

Why Scotland Trusts Greenplace Healthcare

CQC-registered and ISO-compliant
Experienced in fertility logistics and patient transport
Servicing all major Scottish IVF hubs — Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness
24/7 monitoring, global reach, and UK-wide coverage

Our commitment is simple: to protect your most precious biological materials with medical precision, professionalism, and compassion.