Air Canada Cargo becomes first to achieve CEIV Live Animals classification

August 09 2018 Print This Article

Air Canada Cargo has become the first airline to receive a new global certification for the safe transport of live animals. IATA awarded Air Canada Cargo with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animal Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) Certification following the successful completion of the verification process.

This certification reinforces that Air Canada Cargo is operating to the highest standards in the transport of live animals, be it exotic species or household pet.

"Air Canada Cargo is a trusted carrier for thousands of animal shippers worldwide," said Tim Strauss, Vice President, Cargo. "We are honoured to have been selected to participate in the CEIV Live Certification program and are proud of the team at Air Canada Cargo for achieving the industry's first ever certification, which reinforces our position as an industry leader."

"I want to congratulate Air Canada for their great leadership in achieving the first CEIV Live Animals certification in the world," said Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security. "Proper handling and transporting of live animals is a very important aspect of the cargo supply chain, with many unique complexities. Global standards and expertise are key to the safe and humane transportation by air of this precious cargo."