Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
"New certification shows once again that we are very successful in implementing the highest standards."
Vienna International Airport has now received the CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its processes, infrastructure and trained staff.
The step underlines Vienna Airport's commitment to meet the growing demand for high-quality handling services for these product groups reliably, quickly and safely, says an official release.
"The IATA certification once again confirms our position as a reliable and secure cargo hub in Europe," says Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO. Flughafen Wien. "Vienna Airport is an important cargo hub with shipments from all over the world – we want to further expand this position. To this end, we are continuously expanding our range of services and at the same time contributing to minimise risks in air cargo traffic."
Michael Zach, Senior Vice President, Ground Handling & Cargo Operations, Flughafen Wien adds: "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."