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ith air cargo markets the John O'Grady, Manager Authorisations He added that as a result of the Russia-
world over reeling in the and Standards, Operations & Delivery Ukraine geopolitical conflict, Etihad Cargo
wake of the ongoing pan- – Etihad Cargo said this was the tough- had taken a hit in its live animal transport
Wdemic, many geopolitical est cargo to transport. “Live animals business. However, the airline soon made
crises, animal epidemics and labour short- are among the most difficult cargo to a recovery. “As a result of the Russia-
ages, The STAT Trade Times decided to turn transport, presenting a number of unique Ukraine situation, Etihad Cargo has wit-
the lens on a topic less discussed – the live challenges as each type of animal has its nessed a decrease in the transportation of
animal transport sector. own specific requirements.” live animals to and from certain countries.
In light of this, we reached out to an However, Etihad Cargo achieved a 52
airline that was awarded the IATA CEIV percent increase in the transportation of
certification in February this year. Etihad live animals across its global operations
Cargo became the first airline in the Middle in H1 2022 and remains committed to of-
East and only the third globally to hold fering transportation solutions that meet
IATA’s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh and CEIV ongoing challenges and provide safe and
Pharma certifications. efficient transportation for live animals.”

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