Ethiopian Airlines receives IATA CEIV Pharma recertification

Ethiopian Airlines has recertified its IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation as an airline and ground handling agent, demonstrating its commitment to providing world-class air cargo services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers and shippers.

 

Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, commented on the recertification, stating, “This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare logistics. With a global network spanning key healthcare logistics hubs, Ethiopian Airlines positions itself as a trusted partner in Pharma and life science logistics. We are dedicated to supporting the healthcare industry by providing reliable and efficient air cargo services that meet the highest international standards. Our goal is to make Addis Ababa the premier Pharma corridor in the global south, leveraging its strategic geographical location to address the logistical challenges of healthcare air transportation.”

 

Ethiopian Airlines, the first African airline to achieve the IATA CEIV Pharma certification in 2022, is committed to modernising its cold chain infrastructure, specialised training, and innovative technologies to meet pharmaceutical logistics needs.

 

This certification provides a globally acknowledged stamp of quality, reassuring customers, partners, and regulators of consistent and reliable operations.

 

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics services is the largest cargo network operator in Africa, serving 70 dedicated cargo and 140+ passenger destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

 

The airline offers a dedicated service for general and special cargo, including horticulture, pharmaceuticals, valuables, live animals, e-commerce, mail, and couriers, through its fully automated, state-of-the-art technologies cargo facility with a capacity of 1 million tons per annum.-TradeArabia News Service