Swissport Tanzania has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for its air cargo logistics at Dar es Salaam (DAR) International Airport.

The new certification, Swisspirt said, complements the CEIV Fresh certification of Swissport Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, and underscores Swissport's dedication to excellence in handling perishable goods.

"Swissport Tanzania received CEIV Fresh certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a significant milestone for its air cargo handling operations at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR)," the announcement said.

It noted that Dar es Salaam is the second Swissport location on the continent to achieve CEIV Fresh certification and positions Swissport as the only air cargo handler to meet this standard at Julius Nyerere International Airport.

This also complements Swissport's CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications in Nairobi, Kenya, and underscores Swissport's commitment to excellence in the handling of perishable goods. 

"As the demand for perishable goods from Tanzania to various parts of the world continues to grow, Swissport Tanzania is enhancing its perishables handling capabilities, solidifying its pivotal role in supporting the growth of aviation in Africa," said Mrisho Yassin, CEO of Swissport Tanzania.

"With the addition of CEIV Fresh in Dar es Salaam, Swissport offers airlines an extended, secure, and certified cool-chain process," Yassin added.

Swissport currently has 21 its warehouses, including four in Africa, certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA's CEIV Pharma, the UK's MHRA or other recognized industry associations.

"Our state-of-the-art perishable handling facilities in Kenya and Tanzania underline Swissport’s commitment to East Africa," said Dirk Goovaerts, head of continental Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and Global Cargo Chair at Swissport International AG.

"As we continue to expand our global presence, diversify our service portfolio, and invest in advanced infrastructure and technologies, African markets are a central focus for us. It is our objective to serve passengers, airlines and cargo customers and to contribute to the economic development of Africa," he added.

Julius Nyerere International Airport, located just 12 kilometres from Dar es Salaam, is a key hub for Swissport.

The company has been providing ramp handling, passenger services, and executive aviation services and managed three modern air cargo centres at the airport since 1985.

These warehouses can handle a wide variety of cargo, including general, special and temperature-controlled cargo and offer hub, express and forwarder handling.