Ethiopian Airlines Achieves IATA CEIV Pharma Recertification, Setting New Standards for Pharma Transport

Ethiopian Airlines proudly announces the successful recertification of its IATA CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) accreditation as both an airline and ground handling agent. This achievement highlights the airline's steadfast dedication to delivering top-tier air cargo services, specifically designed to meet the stringent demands of healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers and shippers.

The IATA CEIV Pharma certification is a globally recognized benchmark for the safe and efficient transportation of pharmaceutical products. As the first airline in Africa to secure this accreditation in 2022, Ethiopian Airlines continues to set the standard for operational excellence. This recertification reinforces its commitment to advancing cold chain infrastructure, specialized training programs, and innovative technologies to address the unique challenges of pharmaceutical logistics. The certification serves as a global seal of quality, offering assurance to customers, partners, and regulators while ensuring compliance with international standards.

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, Africa's largest cargo network operator, operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 777-200F, 3 Boeing 767-300F, and 4 Boeing 737-800F freighters, complemented by over 150 passenger aircraft. Serving 70 dedicated cargo destinations and over 140 passenger routes across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, the airline handles an average daily uplift of over 2,000 tons. Its state-of-the-art cargo facility, equipped with cutting-edge automation and advanced technologies, boasts an impressive annual capacity of 1 million tons. Ethiopian Cargo specializes in the transportation of general and specialized goods, including horticulture, pharmaceuticals, valuables, live animals, e-commerce, mail, and couriers.