dnata obtains IATA CEIV lithium battery accreditation for global stations

DNA, a leading global provider of air and travel services, has received accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries.

This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to meeting rigorous safety standards and regulatory requirements in the handling of potentially hazardous materials.

DNA travel with IATA The CEIV lithium battery program began in April 2023. Less than 12 months later, it has become the first ground service provider to certify 11 of its stations worldwide, all of which participated in a comprehensive audit process . The company’s stations in Australia and Pakistan were the first to complete the evaluation phase, followed by Singapore, Belgium, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The IATA certification ceremony for these stations took place at the recent World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong.

DNA Obtaining full accreditation provides your clients with a guarantee of quality and safety, ensuring consistency in all your operations.

Guillaume Crozier, dnata Senior Vice President, UAE Cargo and Global Cargo Strategysaying:

“We are pleased to achieve CEIV lithium battery accreditation from IATA, a testament to our commitment to safety and compliance. “This recognition underlines our continued efforts to maintain the highest standards in the handling of dangerous goods, ensuring the safety of our operations and the satisfaction of our customers.”

Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Director of Cargo, saying:

“The volume of air shipments containing lithium batteries is increasing. Ensuring these items are transported safely and efficiently is a top priority for the industry. The key to this is compliance with regulatory changes and the integration of best practices in lithium battery management throughout the supply chain. That is why CEIV Lithium Batteries was created.

“We congratulate dnata for being the first ground handling agent to achieve CEIV lithium battery certification in its network of 11 centers. This achievement not only benefits dnata customers by ensuring their shipments are handled with maximum efficiency and safety, but also sets a quality benchmark for the industry.”

In recent years, dnata has invested significantly in training and process improvement to further improve safety and efficiency in the handling of dangerous goods. In 2021, it became the first global air service provider to adopt IATA Dangerous Goods Autocheck (DG Autocheck) platform for the acceptance of shipments of dangerous goods. In December 2023, dnata also obtained accreditation with IATA Corporate Certification for competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) in Dangerous Goods.

DNA is a leading global provider of air and travel services. Founded in 1959, the company provides safe, quality ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in more than 30 countries on six continents. In fiscal year 2022-23, dnata’s customer-facing teams handled more than 710,000 aircraft turns, moved more than 2.7 million tons of cargo, transported 111.4 million meals, and recorded total transaction value ( TTV) of travel services of 1.9 billion dollars.

News source: Dubai Press Office