VIENNA Airport has achieved IATA CEIV lithium battery certification in response to the growing demand for the transport of the devices.
The airport said the certification underlines its commitment to meet the growing demand for 'high-quality handling services for these product groups reliably, quickly and safely'.
The certification is designed to ensure that companies transporting lithium batteries meet standards for safety and quality through training, process controls and regular audits, writes London's Air Cargo News.
Michael Zach, senior vice president ground handling & cargo operations at Flughafen Wien, said: 'The new certification shows once again that we are very successful in implementing the highest standards.
'This is an important step for vienna Airport and a strong signal to the market. At a time when the demand for lithium batteries is growing rapidly, it is crucial that we as a cargo hub ensure that these products are handled safely and efficiently.'
The airport added that it handles the battery type in a variety of forms, from laptops to mobile phones.
'As part of an audit, Vienna Airport has demonstrated that it fulfils all requirements for carrying out these demanding tasks safely and in compliance with regulations,' the airport said.
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The airport said the certification underlines its commitment to meet the growing demand for 'high-quality handling services for these product groups reliably, quickly and safely'.
The certification is designed to ensure that companies transporting lithium batteries meet standards for safety and quality through training, process controls and regular audits, writes London's Air Cargo News.
Michael Zach, senior vice president ground handling & cargo operations at Flughafen Wien, said: 'The new certification shows once again that we are very successful in implementing the highest standards.
'This is an important step for vienna Airport and a strong signal to the market. At a time when the demand for lithium batteries is growing rapidly, it is crucial that we as a cargo hub ensure that these products are handled safely and efficiently.'
The airport added that it handles the battery type in a variety of forms, from laptops to mobile phones.
'As part of an audit, Vienna Airport has demonstrated that it fulfils all requirements for carrying out these demanding tasks safely and in compliance with regulations,' the airport said.
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