KOREAN Air has achieved the prestigious Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), reports London's Air Cargo News.
In order to obtain this certification, korean Air collaborated with various stakeholders, including forwarders and operators in the domestic air cargo sector, under the leadership of the Incheon International Airport Corporation.
The collaboration began in December of the previous year with the goal of preparing for the certification.
All members of the working group successfully obtained their certifications in the first half of 2023.
Korean Air adheres to specific handling standards and procedures tailored to the type and capacity of lithium batteries.
In some cases, the airline may also implement its own more rigorous proprietary procedures.
Lithium batteries constitute over 10 per cent of Korean Air's total air cargo volume, and this percentage is expected to increase due to the growing consumer demand for smartphones, handheld electronic devices, and electric vehicles.
The certification, introduced in 2021, establishes and validates fundamental standards by subjecting the transportation process and procedures to a comprehensive evaluation conducted by experts.
This evaluation is based on more than 240 standard audit criteria to ensure compliance with the program's standards.
The primary objective of this certification is to enhance competency and quality management in the handling and transportation of lithium battery shipments throughout the supply chain.
Although lithium batteries have become the preferred energy source for consumer goods, many people are unaware that they are classified as dangerous goods and can pose safety risks.
IATA is concerned about the rising number of intentionally mis-declared and non-compliant lithium batteries in cargo shipments.
Therefore, the CEIV certification was devised to ensure the security of the supply chain.
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In order to obtain this certification, korean Air collaborated with various stakeholders, including forwarders and operators in the domestic air cargo sector, under the leadership of the Incheon International Airport Corporation.
The collaboration began in December of the previous year with the goal of preparing for the certification.
All members of the working group successfully obtained their certifications in the first half of 2023.
Korean Air adheres to specific handling standards and procedures tailored to the type and capacity of lithium batteries.
In some cases, the airline may also implement its own more rigorous proprietary procedures.
Lithium batteries constitute over 10 per cent of Korean Air's total air cargo volume, and this percentage is expected to increase due to the growing consumer demand for smartphones, handheld electronic devices, and electric vehicles.
The certification, introduced in 2021, establishes and validates fundamental standards by subjecting the transportation process and procedures to a comprehensive evaluation conducted by experts.
This evaluation is based on more than 240 standard audit criteria to ensure compliance with the program's standards.
The primary objective of this certification is to enhance competency and quality management in the handling and transportation of lithium battery shipments throughout the supply chain.
Although lithium batteries have become the preferred energy source for consumer goods, many people are unaware that they are classified as dangerous goods and can pose safety risks.
IATA is concerned about the rising number of intentionally mis-declared and non-compliant lithium batteries in cargo shipments.
Therefore, the CEIV certification was devised to ensure the security of the supply chain.
SeaNews Turkey