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Cathay Cargo has been recertified for IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries accreditation.
The certification offers reassurance for customers using the Cathay Dangerous Goods service, which provides customers with precise handling and segregated storage across all nine classes of dangerous goods, including flammable, radioactive and other types of hazardous materials, along with the safe carriage of lithium-ion batteries.
Cathay Cargo first achieved IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation in 2023.
“Safety is the cornerstone for all our operations, and particularly when it comes to the transport of dangerous goods,” said Tim Wong, Cathay Cargo general manager, cargo service delivery.
“The safe carriage of lithium-ion batteries is a core focus of our cargo business and we have introduced a series of safety protocols with our customers and operational teams to mitigate any risks. This CEIV reaccreditation will give further reassurance to our customers that we adhere to the highest standards of handling in the industry.
“This milestone reflects our continued commitment to safety and operational excellence in handling dangerous goods, especially lithium battery shipments. This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of our teams across the business and reinforces our position as a trusted leader in air cargo service delivery.”
With the growth of e-commerce, the shipment of lithium-ion batteries or goods containing them has become a potential safety concern, said Cathay Cargo.
Cathay Cargo said it has continued its work to prevent the transport of misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods as general cargo. Initiatives include new screening processes at the Cathay Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong, which use AI technology to identify possible misdeclared or undeclared shipments and hidden dangerous goods.
Additionally, the Cargo Agent Operation Programme, which offers comprehensive training workshops and handling advice to forwarders, has been extended to more outports worldwide.
In March, Cathay Cargo Terminal became the first ground handler in Asia to achieve IATA’s Security Management System (SeMS) certification.
