With air cargo markets the world over reeling in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, many geopolitical crises, animal epidemics and labour shortages, The STAT Trade Times decided to turn the lens on a topic less discussed — the live animal transport sector.
In light of this, we reached out to an airline that was awarded the IATA CEIV certification in February this year. Etihad Cargo became the first airline in the Middle East and only the third globally to hold IATA’s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications.
John O’Grady, Manager Authorisations and Standards, Operations & Delivery — Etihad Cargo said this was the toughest cargo to transport. “Live animals are among the most difficult cargo to transport, presenting a number of unique challenges as each type of animal has its own specific requirements.”
He added that as a result of the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical conflict, Etihad Cargo had taken a hit in its live animal transport business. However, the airline soon made a recovery. “As a result of the Russia-Ukraine situation, Etihad Cargo has witnessed a decrease in the transportation of live animals to and from certain countries. However, Etihad Cargo achieved a 52 per cent increase in the transportation of live animals across its global operations in H1 2022 and remains committed to offering transportation solutions that meet ongoing challenges and provide safe and efficient transportation for live animals.”
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