All Nippon Airways (ANA), celebrated as Japan’s leading airline for ten straight years, has received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV) Fresh certification, marking it as the first Japanese airline to attain this international quality accolade. Issued by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) on July 3, 2023, the certification recognizes ANA’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in transporting perishable products.
The CEIV Fresh Certification was established by IATA to acknowledge companies in air transportation that demonstrate superior handling of perishable food items. The certification seeks to reduce product spoilage and damage caused by environmental conditions such as temperature variations during the handling and transport process.
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“Consistent and high-quality delivery across our operations aligns directly with ANA’s core business values,” states Kenichi Wakiya, Executive Vice President, ANA, and President, ANA Cargo. The certification reaffirms ANA’s dedication to maintaining rigorous standards in the handling, training, and quality control of cargo transportation. The airline remains resolved to continually exceed quality expectations and enhance its transportation processes.
Nick Careen, Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security, IATA, extends his congratulations to ANA for achieving the CEIV Fresh certification. According to Careen, the CEIV Fresh certification assures shippers that their cold-chain logistics needs are met with the highest care, aligning with Japan’s objective to increase agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports.
The CEIV Fresh Certification adheres to a range of quality standards, including the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety control list, IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), and ISO international standard for food safety management systems 22000:2018. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries aims to amplify exports of agriculture, forestry, and fishery products, setting a target of 2 trillion yen by 2025 and 5 trillion yen by 2030. This target necessitates the selection of transport operators capable of preserving freshness through superior quality control systems.
In this regard, ANA’s quality control system at Tokyo Haneda Airport, covering personnel training, quality control, and handling protocols for perishable goods, was acknowledged by IATA. By enhancing the quality of food transportation within the supply chain, food loss (waste) can be significantly reduced. In 2017, ANA made strides in pharmaceutical transportation, becoming the first Japanese airline to receive the CEIV Pharma certification from IATA. ANA is resolved to expand its transportation services while elevating its quality commitment to customers.
This news is based on The Straits Times.
