Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has been awarded IATA\u2019s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV)for Live Animals. The UAE national carrier is the first airline in theMiddle East and third globally to hold IATA\u2019s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Pharma certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The certification was awarded following an IATA-led assessment of Etihad Cargo\u2019s dedicated LiveAnimals, for animal transportation, and SkyStables, for equine transportation, products, as well as its logistics\u2019 audit checklist to ensure compliance with standards, requirements, and Live Animals Regulations (LAR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IATA certification endorses and accredits Etihad\u2019sexpertise for the transportation of live animals, reinforcing its position as the region\u2019s leading international air cargo carrier and reaffirming its commitment to animal welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Sales &Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said: \u201cThe transportation of live animals requires specific conditions and the CEIV certification further underlines Etihad Cargo\u2019s experience and commitment to animal welfare and safe transportation. Etihad Cargo is proud to have secured certification for its LiveAnimals and SkyStablesproducts.This recognition further endorses the industry-leading service we provide global customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key benefits of CEIV Live Animals certification include improving animal welfare and safety through appropriate quality and risk management, and enhancing standardisation and professionalism in the handling and transportation of live animals in a multimodal environment. The certification also enforces compliance with the IATA LAR, elevating staff competency through efficient and robust training programmes, and enabling increased collaboration among stakeholders and certified trade lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brendan Sullivan, IATA\u2019s Global Head of Cargo, said: \u201cHandling and transporting live animals is challenging. Each type of animal has its own specific requirements. Achieving CEIV Live Animals certification means Etihad Cargo\u2019s customers can benefit from extra assurance that their precious cargo is in safe hands. We congratulate the airline on becoming the first in the Middle East to complete the suite of CEIV certifications \u2013 Pharma, Fresh and Live Animals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Etihad Cargo\u2019s dedicated LiveAnimals and SkyStables products offer tailored solutions for transporting live animals, ranging from horses and household pets to global conservation projects. The carrier ensures the safest treatment of all species entrusted to its care with trained staff to guarantee all implemented processes are in line with global regulatory requirements. Etihad Cargo is also a signatory of the Buckingham Palace Declaration against the illegal trade of wildlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has been awarded IATA\u2019s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV)for Live Animals. The UAE national carrier is the first airline in theMiddle East and third globally to hold IATA\u2019s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Pharma certifications. The certification was awarded following an IATA-led assessment of Etihad Cargo\u2019s dedicated LiveAnimals, for animal transportation, and SkyStables, for equine transportation, products, as well as its logistics\u2019 audit checklist to ensure compliance with standards, requirements, and Live Animals Regulations (LAR). The IATA certification endorses and accredits Etihad\u2019sexpertise for the […]<\/p>\n