On 25 May, Korean Air graced an event hosted by Incheon International Airport Corporation at the Grand Hyatt Incheon to reveal its IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification, which it earlier received in April. Lithium batteries comprise 10 percent of the airline’s overall cargo volume and it expects the certification to further enhance its reputation in safe and reliable air cargo services. In December 2022, Korean Airline joined a working … [Read more...] about Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
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DFW Airport partners awarded CEIV certifications
Key strategic logistics service providers within the community at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport have been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification from the International Airport Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines. The distinction recognizes companies that successfully complete a rigorous process and meet global standards set by IATA for handing pharmaceuticals at airports. DFW is one of … [Read more...] about DFW Airport partners awarded CEIV certifications
American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
Aiming to capture a larger market share in the transport of high-yield, temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, Emirates SkyCargo has upped its game with the official launch of the only EU Good Distribution Practice-certified facility in the region and the only GDP-cerftified multi-airport hub in the world. The global pharmaceutical industry is forcast to grow at a pace of 22-23 per cent between 2014 and 2018. “As a leader in the global air cargo industry we decided that it was not … [Read more...] about Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have today established a secure temperature-controlled, quality corridor between Singapore and Zurich. The carrier and two ground handlers have synchronised their cargo handling facilities and procedures between Singapore and Zurich, to deliver the most accurate, reliable handling on the ground and in the air, with full paperless cargo acceptance processes that enhance visibility and transparency for shippers. The primary target for this initiative is the … [Read more...] about Swiss, Cargologic, SATS synchronise cold chain on SIN-ZRH
PACTL obtains CEIV Pharma certification
The new cool chain infrastructure at Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) has successfully completed the validation process to obtain the International Air Transport Association's (IATA’s) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in Pharmaceutical Logistics. As a result, PACTL now operates the first Chinese air cargo terminal that has obtained the CEIV certification. “Having satisfied the IATA CEIV Pharma regulations, our new cool centre now fully … [Read more...] about PACTL obtains CEIV Pharma certification