Ethiopian Airlines receives IATA CEIV Pharma recertification

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the successful recertification of its IATA CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) accreditation as an Airline and ground handling agent.

This milestone underscores the airline’s unwavering commitment in providing world-class air cargo services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers & 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.”

The IATA CEIV Pharma certification is a globally recognized standard ensuring the safe and efficient handling of pharmaceutical products. Ethiopian Airlines, the first in Africa to achieve this accreditation in 2022, continues to uphold high standards of operational excellence.

With this recertification, the airline reaffirms its commitment to modernising cold chain infrastructure, specialized 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, aligning with international standards and simplifying compliance.

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics services is the largest cargo network operator in Africa. With 10 – Boeing 777-200F, 3 – Boeing 767-300F and 4 – Boeing 737-800F dedicated freighters and 150+ passenger aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines serves 70 dedicated cargo and 140+ passenger destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas with an average daily uplift of over 2000 tons.

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