Cathay Cargo and its terminal operator have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries or CEIV Li-batt certification. Both now hold the full set of CEIV certifications, joining CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh and CEIV Live Animals. The airline-specific accreditation joins Cathay Cargo’s existing mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments, which include a full range of fire containment bags and fire-resistant containers. Cathay also has a Cargo … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo gets Li-batt certification for ground, air
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Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial
Cainiao Network has added a remarkable milestone on IATA’s One Record standard as it successfully tested the full-chain cargo data exchange on the air route between China’s Hangzhou and Liege airport. IATA confirmed that the Alibaba logistics unit’s Cainiao Liege eHub is the first air cargo hub in Belgium to have successfully applied the standard. Cainiao said it achieved several breakthroughs, including the first application and integration of radio frequency identification technology (RFID) … [Read more...] about Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial
Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
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
Etihad Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma recertification
Etihad Cargo has been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Etihad Cargo achieved IATA CEIV Pharma recertification following an audit by independent validators that assessed the carrier's capacity to control and enhance its processes. The audit focused on the carrier’s quality management system that incorporates supplier management, training programmes, processes and procedures, audit … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma recertification
Asia’s handlers suit up for Li-batt shipments
Asia’s cargo handlers are preparing themselves to ensure the safe transport of lithium-battery shipments with Singapore’s SATS Group and Hong Kong’s Hactl recently securing their certifications from IATA. Named ‘Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries’ (CEIV Li-batt), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification programme establishes baseline standards to improve competency and quality management in the handling and carriage of lithium batteries, … [Read more...] about Asia’s handlers suit up for Li-batt shipments
Meet IATA’s main guy for cargo in Asia Pacific
In an interview, Payload Asia talks to David Wee, IATA’s regional manager for operations, safety and security (cargo) in Asia Pacific, as he discusses the trade body’s strategy when it comes to developing air freight in the region. Can you tell us about your role and responsibilities with IATA? My role is to develop and execute IATA’s Cargo strategy and priorities for the Asia Pacific region. This includes engaging the air cargo community on sustainability, digitalization, safe carriage of … [Read more...] about Meet IATA’s main guy for cargo in Asia Pacific