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Turkish Cargo joins Li-batt programme

[ April 25, 2023   //   ]

Turkish Cargo has joined IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certification schememe. The program is designed to improve the safety during the handling and shipment of the lithium batteries throughout the supply chain.

The carrier’s chief executive Bilal Ekşi said: “We are strongly committed to maintaining the supply chain for the lithium battery products and diligently fulfilling our responsibilities in this regard.”
IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan added: “Having Turkish Airlines, one of Europe’s largest cargo carriers achieve CEIV Li-batt certification is a significant boost for meeting shippers’ expectations in terms of the safe transport of goods containing lithium batteries.”

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