Avianca Cargo, first CEIV Fresh certified airline in the Americas
As part of its transformation plan and as one of the most relevant players in the transportation of perishable goods in Latin America, Avianca Cargo met all the necessary requirements to receive the CEIV Fresh certification from IATA. This certification qualifies Avianca Cargo as the first airline in the Americas to meet the highest standards of quality and excellence for the transportation of perishable products.
Latin America has become a global leader in the production and export of perishables. For Avianca, it represents more than 50% of its cargo transported, including the transportation of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador and other perishables such as fruit, fish and meat products from Chile, Peru, Argentina and all of Latin America to the United States and Europe.
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“At Avianca Cargo we are constantly seeking to operate under the highest quality standards in every process we execute, this is a milestone of great relevance and today we are very proud to receive this certification from IATA, the Miami airport and all our allies who are a fundamental part of the supply chain of perishable products,” said Gabriel Oliva, CEO of Avianca Cargo.
CEIV Fresh is based on the IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations, which combine regulatory and operational input from government and industry experts. With this certification, IATA validates that Avianca Cargo meets the highest industry standards with respect to food safety and food waste prevention throughout the supply chain.
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Avianca Cargo has achieved this certification through risk and quality management, trained personnel for the handling of perishable goods, active collaboration, transparent communication and the promotion of a standardized approach to the transportation of perishable goods.
The official presentation of the certificate took place during an event at Avianca Cargo’s facilities in Miami with the participation of Peter Cerdá, VP Regional Americas IATA; Ralph Cutié, Director & CEO MDAD; Laura Pullins, President CNS and Abel Serrano, Assistant Port Director for Agriculture, U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
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