AIR FREIGHT
NEWS
ETIHAD CARGO NAMED CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 22 DECEMBER 2019
FOR PERISHABLE LOGISTICS FOLLOWING SECOND IATA CEIV CERTIFICATION
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tihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways,
Acquiring our second CEIV certification in a single year is a
has cemented its position as a leading international air
significant achievement for Etihad Cargo and underlines the product-
cargo carrier after becoming only the second carrier to be
specific quality of service we deliver across our global network.
awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV
In-line with our commitment to offer a diverse portfolio of industry-
Fresh) in Abu Dhabi.
leading products to Etihad Cargo’s global customers, FreshForward is destined for further investment and growth.
The new award elevates Etihad Cargo as the first Middle East airline
Abdulla Mohamed Shadid,
to hold both of IATA’s CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications, and
Managing Director Cargo & Logistics, Etihad Aviation Group
one of the two carriers globally to claim this dual honour. The carrier’s dedicated FreshForward product today receives a significant validation
Perishable goods is a growing market for air cargo. Ensuring that
for its end-to-end temperature-controlled solution for fresh fruits,
these delicate and short shelf-life products reach the customer
vegetables, dairy, fish, meat and flowers across its global network.
unspoiled with minimal loss is essential. I want to congratulate both Etihad Cargo and Etihad Airport Services (EAS) in achieving the Center
To secure the twin certifications within a remarkable frame of
of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification.
one calendar year, Etihad Cargo was required to meet global IATA
CEIV Fresh certification provides stakeholders throughout the air
standards, International requirements and best practices, as well
cargo supply chain with the assurance that certified companies are
as pass stringent food safety management protocols within Hazard
operating to the highest quality and standards in the transport of
Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) methodology.
perishable products. Frederic Leger, Director, Airport, Passenger, Cargo & Security Products, IATA
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