Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) has achieved a full suite of IATA CEIV certifications, covering pharmaceuticals, lithium batteries, fresh produce and live animals.
The ground handler said the accreditations reflect its efforts to standardise and strengthen the safe handling of complex and high-value air cargo at one of the world’s busiest freight hubs.
By holding all four Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certifications, PACTL can offer airlines, freight forwarders and shippers greater assurance that sensitive shipments are managed in line with internationally recognised standards and best practice.
The company said it has invested in dedicated facilities, refined operational procedures and specialist training to improve compliance and reliability across multiple cargo segments.
Carsten Hernig, deputy general manager of PACTL, said the achievement was the result of sustained work across infrastructure, processes and workforce development.
“A full suite of IATA CEIV accreditations reflects our focus on operational efficiency and reliability as cargo requirements continue to evolve,” he said.
“We will continue to work closely with airline and logistics partners to further enhance special cargo handling standards and support Shanghai’s role in global air logistics.”
The CEIV programme, run by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), sets global benchmarks for the transport and handling of specialised cargo.
Xie Xingquan, IATA’s regional vice president for North Asia, said the certifications were about more than regulatory compliance.
“The CEIV programme is about building trust, safety and resilience across the air cargo community,” he said.
“As one of the world’s busiest cargo hubs, it is encouraging to see PACTL strengthening quality standards, collaboration and customer confidence in specialised cargo management.”
Shanghai Pudong is a major gateway for global air freight, handling large volumes of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, e-commerce goods and live animal shipments each year.