Swissport Tanzania gains IATA CEIV Fresh certification

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Swissport Tanzania has been awarded IATA CEIV Fresh certification for its air cargo logistics operations at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR). 

The new certification positions Swissport as the only air cargo handler to meet this standard at Julius Nyerere International Airport. 

The achievement in Tanzania complements Swissport’s CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications in Nairobi, Kenya.

“As the demand for perishable goods from Tanzania to various parts of the world continues to grow, Swissport Tanzania is enhancing its perishables handling capabilities, solidifying its pivotal role in supporting the growth of aviation in Africa,” said Mrisho Yassin, chief executive of Swissport Tanzania. “With the addition of CEIV Fresh in Dar es Salaam, Swissport offers airlines an extended, secure, and certified cool-chain process.”

Currently, 21 of Swissport’s warehouses, including four in Africa, are certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma, the UK’s MHRA or other recognised industry associations.

“Our state-of-the-art perishable handling facilities in Kenya and Tanzania underline Swissport’s commitment to East Africa,” said Dirk Goovaerts, head of continental Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and global cargo chair at Swissport International.

“As we continue to expand our global presence, diversify our service portfolio, and invest in advanced infrastructure and technologies, African markets are a central focus for us. It is our objective to serve passengers airlines and cargo customers and to contribute to the economic development of Africa.”

Julius Nyerere International Airport, located 12 km from Dar es Salaam, is a key hub for Swissport. Since 1985, the company has been providing ramp handling, passenger services and executive aviation services, and managed three modern air cargo centres at the airport.

These warehouses can handle a wide variety of cargo, including general, special and temperature-controlled cargo and offer hub, express and forwarder handling.

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Rebecca Jeffrey
New to aviation journalism, I joined Air Cargo News in late 2021 as deputy editor. I previously worked for Mercator Media’s six maritime sector magazines as a reporter, heading up news for Port Strategy. Prior to this, I was editor for Recruitment International (now TALiNT International). Contact me on: [email protected]