New international certification for Vienna Airport: For safety reasons, the handling of air cargo shipments using lithium batteries is subject to particularly high requirements.
Vienna International Airport has now received CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its operations, infrastructure and trained staff. This step confirms Vienna Airport’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality handling services for these product groups in a reliable, fast and safe manner.
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“High level of security and service in cargo handling at Vienna Airport: IATA certification once again confirms our position as a reliable and safe cargo hub in Europe. Vienna Airport is an important cargo hub where cargo is shipped from all over the world – and we want to expand this To this end, we are constantly expanding our range of services and at the same time contributing to reducing risks in air freight traffic,” explains Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Flughafen Wien AG.
“The new certification shows once again that we are very successful in applying the highest standards. This is an important step for Vienna Airport and a strong signal for the market. At a time when the demand for lithium batteries is increasing, “Quickly, it is important that we as a shipping center ensure that these products are handled safely and efficiently.”
Vienna Airport offers the highest level of expertise and safety in handling lithium batteries. From laptops and mobile phones to electrical appliances of all kinds – lithium batteries are included in many consumer goods, which are distributed by air freight via the Vienna hub to many parts of Europe.
If not handled and transported properly, they pose an increased risk due to their chemical properties. Therefore, handling shipments of lithium batteries, which are dangerous goods that require special care in air freight movement, is linked to high standards of safety and quality. As part of the audit, Vienna Airport demonstrated that it meets all the requirements necessary to carry out these difficult tasks safely and in compliance with regulations.
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