LATAM Cargo has obtained the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics certification from the International Air Transport Association.

“This certification demonstrates the quality and consistency of our PHARMA product,” said Andres Bianchi [fifth from right], CEO of LATAM Cargo. “As the first airline in the Americas to obtain this certification, we reaffirm our aim of becoming the preferred choice for cargo transport to, from and inside Latin America. It also reflects our commitment to deliver excellent service to our customers.”

The carrier carried out an internal assessment of its capabilities and processes in March 2016, and underwent a final audit in January 2017.

“We are very pleased that LATAM Cargo has achieved CEIV Pharma certification,” said Peter Cerda [fourth from right], regional vice president for the Americas at IATA. “This globally recognized standard is a guarantee of safety, security, compliance and efficiency for the high-value shipment of pharmaceuticals. IATA is striving to support the modernization of the air cargo industry and CEIV Pharma is an example of how by partnering for mutual benefit we can generate value for stakeholders across the air cargo value chain and most importantly, our customers.”

The certification is valid for three years.

LATAM Cargo is the ninth carrier in the world to obtain the CEIV Pharma certification, joining AirBridgeCargo, Air France, CAL Cargo Airlines, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines Cargo and Turkish Airlines.