LATAM Cargo es recertificada por IATA en CEIV Lithium Battery
LATAM Cargo anunció que ha alcanzado la recertificación por parte de IATA para el transporte de baterías de litio. La compañía fue la primera aerolínea del mundo en obtener esta certificación del Centro de Experiencia para Validadores Independientes de Baterías de Litio. Además, LATAM Cargo fue certificada como aerolínea y también por su bodega de […]
ICAO Council revises international guidelines relating to small lithium battery powered electronic devices in checked baggage
The ICAO Council has approved a new amendment addressing international instructions on the carriage of active small lithium battery powered electronic devices in checked baggage. Based on the revised requirement, devices powered by small lithium batteries in checked baggage can stay turned on during the flight, provided their lithium metal battery’s lithium content is less […]
Qatar Cargo continues lithium battery safety focus with CEIV standard
Qatar Cargo and handler Qatar Aviation Services have gained IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-batt) certification in a bid to continue countering the risk posed by lithium battery shipments. The CEIV Li-batt certification programme aims to ensure the various elements of the supply chain involved in the shipment of these batteries are able to meet […]
IATA Launches CEIV Lithium Battery Certification Program
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification program— Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Battery – to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries across the supply chain. “Lithium batteries are critical power sources for many consumer goods on which we all rely. And it is vital […]
Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also renewing calls for governments to crack down on manufacturers […]
Change is in the Air – IATA DGR 2019
Significant Changes and Amendments to the 60th Edition Published In keeping with past practice, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has released the summary of significant changes to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) that will appear in the upcoming 60th Edition effective in January 2019. This useful summary appears in the “Introduction” section of the […]
