It is the first airline globally to earn this distinction
Qatar Airways Cargo announced its latest achievement, the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification.
With this certification, the cargo carrier reinforces its position as a reliable partner for customers seeking safe and efficient transportation solutions for perishable cargo.
The IATA CEIV Fresh standard encompasses the entire supply chain, including both operational and technical aspects, ensuring that perishable goods maintain their freshness, quality, and integrity throughout the transportation process.
This remarkable milestone not only sets a new benchmark for excellence in the industry but also establishes the cargo carrier and its ground handler in Doha as the first and only airline worldwide with its GHA to have attained the complete suite of IATA CEIV certifications–CEIV Fresh, CEIV Lithium Batteries, CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Pharma, IEnvA registered and United for Wildlife programme.
“Qatar Airways Cargo and QAS Cargo’s achievement of the IATA CEIV Fresh certification reflects our pursuit for excellence and our unwavering commitment to our customers, keeping them always at the heart of everything we do,” commented Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways.
“This certification is a boost to their service offerings, demonstrating efficient and high-quality handling of perishable goods.,” remarked Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.