Korean Air is strengthening its competitive advantage in the global air cargo market with the recent certification from IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma (CEIV Pharma). Valid for three years, the certification requires a thorough evaluation of the airline’s capabilities, with more than 280 items on the ‘checklist,’ including transportation handling procedure, storage facilities, equipment, and the ability to adhere to regulations. The airline provides … [Read more...] about Korean Air renews CEIV Pharma certification
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Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Whilst the media frenzy surrounding the transport and distribution of vaccines and much needed supplies has simmered down as of late, some air cargo operators are quietly and carefully mapping out their post-pandemic, future-proof strategies with the customer in mind. One operator taking the next step towards transformation is Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, which began its evolution prior to the pandemic and steadfastly continued throughout the past year. Ecommerce and express contribute to its … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Polar Air Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma certification
Polar Air Cargo is set to fly more pharma shipments after the cargo operator and its sibling Atlas Air obtained the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Corporate Pharma credential from IATA. In pursuing the credential, Polar Air Cargo adopted standard operating procedures and completed a multistep process to train ground and warehouse personnel, including its vendors. The certification is valid through 2024, which was granted with an independent audit. Lars Winkelbauer, … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma certification
Dachser Shanghai obtains CEIV Pharma certification
Press release Dachser’s Shanghai team received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from IATA in March, including its branch at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). With this certification, Dachser Shanghai joins a very close circle of few logistics companies in the region to be recognised by IATA for the transport of temperature-controlled and time-sensitive products. The CEIV Pharma certificate ensures that infrastructure, … [Read more...] about Dachser Shanghai obtains CEIV Pharma certification
Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Nippon Express has obtained its CEIV Pharma certification from IATA for its Narita temperature-controlled hub (NTCH), including transport operations between the facility and Narita Airport (NRT), effective 15 March. Nippon said it began seeking certification in March 2019 with the airport community at NRT and with Narita International Airport Corporation's assistance has now obtained certification as a forwarder in the community. This is the second pharmaceutical-related quality … [Read more...] about Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, began certifying its global stations with the IATA CEIV Pharma Standard since 2016 and has recently recertified its air freight station in Singapore for another year. “Singapore is the latest in our Asia Pacific network, along with Japan and China, to receive the IATA CEIV Pharma recertification. This is especially timely as several countries try to secure Covid-19 vaccines to put a halt to the economic and social impact of … [Read more...] about DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma