Ethiopian Airlines recertified with IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation, allowing it to continue serving as an Airline and ground handling agent.

The airlines announced its successful recertification as the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) on Friday.

The recertification enables Ethiopian to continue providing air cargo services tailored to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare and pharmaceutical manufacturers and shippers.

“This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare logistics,” said Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group.

The IATA CEIV Pharma certification is a globally recognized standard ensuring the safe and efficient handling of pharmaceutical products.

It offers a globally acknowledged stamp of quality, reassuring customers, partners, and regulators of consistent and reliable operations.

Ethiopian Airlines, the first in Africa to achieve this accreditation in 2022, continues to uphold high standards of operational excellence.

“With a global network spanning key healthcare logistics hubs, Ethiopian Airlines positions itself as a trusted partner in Pharma and life science logistics,” Group CEO Mesfin said.

The recertification, the airline says, reaffirms its commitment to modernizing cold chain infrastructure, specialized training, and innovative technologies to meet pharmaceutical logistics needs.

“Our goal is to make Addis Ababa the premier Pharma corridor in the global south, leveraging its strategic geographical location to address the logistical challenges of healthcare air transportation,” Mesfin added.

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics services is the largest cargo network operator in Africa.

With 17 dedicated freighters and over 15 passenger aircraft, Ethiopian serves 70 dedicated cargo and more than 140 passenger destinations across five continents with an average daily uplift of over 2000 tons.

Ethiopian Cargo offers a dedicated service for general and special cargo including horticulture, pharmaceuticals, valuables, live animals, e-commerce, mail, and couriers through its cutting-edge, fully automated cargo facility which has a capacity of 1 million tons per annum.

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