Carrier has become one of only five global airlines to hold this certification
Etihad Cargo has attained the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this certification and has become only the fifth airline globally to achieve CEIV Pharma, Fresh, Live Animals and Li-batt certifications.
CEIV Li-batt certification is a globally recognised endorsement, signifying an airline’s capability to handle and transport lithium batteries in accordance with the highest safety and efficiency standards. Certification involves a comprehensive assessment of an airline’s operational processes, staff training programs, and compliance with global safety regulations, a press communique continued.
Etihad Cargo underwent an extensive audit by independent validators, demonstrating the carrier’s commitment to meeting and surpassing industry standards. This certification is a testament to Etihad Cargo’s sophisticated safety management systems, specialised equipment, and a team proficient in the specific logistics of lithium battery shipments.
Commitment to specialized cargo services
“Rounding out the carrier’s suite of CEIV certifications, CEIV Li-batt underscores Etihad Cargo’s commitment to specialised and quality-driven cargo services,” observed Thomas Schürmann, Head of Cargo Operations & Delivery, Etihad Cargo.
Kamil Al Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, said: “We congratulate the airline on being one of the first airlines in the Middle East to complete the suite of CEIV certifications. Etihad Cargo’s customers can have confidence that their special cargo will be delivered in top condition.”
Attaining CEIV Li-batt certification fortifies Etihad Cargo’s global standing as the air cargo partner of choice and reinforces its role in facilitating vital aspects of global trade and commerce, the press statement concluded.
