Etihad cargo attains IATA CEIV lithium battery certification

Etihad Cargo, the freight and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has been awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. This globally recognised endorsement, signifying an airline’s capability to handle and transport lithium batteries safely, was achieved by Etihad Cargo following an extensive independent audit. Etihad describe the certification as testament to its ‘sophisticated safety management systems, specialised equipment, and a team proficient in the specific logistics of lithium battery shipments’. “According to IATA, lithium batteries represent one-third of the dangerous goods transported by air and have become the preferred