Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
Singapore Airlines has become the first airline in Southeast Asia to obtain global certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to transport fresh and perishable cargo through its Singapore hub.
The qualification certificate of The Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics-CEIV Fresh is based on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) perishable cargo handling regulations, combined with management regulations and from the government and industry Experts’ operating recommendations are certified. This means that Singapore Airlines has reached the industry's highest standards in terms of food safety and preventing food waste in the supply chain.
Through quality and risk management, Singapore Airlines trains employees to handle and transport fresh and perishable products, actively cooperates and communicates frankly with relevant departments and supply chain partners, and promotes standardized transportation methods for perishable products to achieve this result.
Nick Careen, Senior Vice President of Airports, Passenger Transport, Cargo and Security of the International Air Transport Association, said: “Congratulations to Singapore Airlines for obtaining the CEIV Fresh certification. The fragile nature of fresh and perishable goods means that this In the process of such goods, the highest standards need to be met to ensure product integrity. Due to the impact of the new crown epidemic crisis, the capacity of air cargo is limited. It is necessary to ensure that such short-life goods can be delivered to customers in a fresh state, and waste and loss Minimization is very important. With Singapore as the main hub for the transportation of perishables, the certification of the transportation of fresh goods can give the perishables shippers the confidence and assurance that they can meet their cold chain logistics requirements."
According to the qualification certification, Singapore Airlines launched the THRUFRESH full-course fresh logistics service on 19 February 2021. This is a fast and highly reliable new service that can deliver fresh and easy-to-use products with strong timeliness and high temperature sensitivity. Rotten goods. THRUFRESH provides fast and high-quality transportation services that meet the strict requirements of fragile and short-life cargo transportation, such as the transportation of fresh seafood, frozen meat, vegetables and fruits by air. Its features include dedicated cold chain services, such as priority loading and handling of goods, rapid transfer of goods on airport ramps, and cold storage facilities to protect the product integrity of fresh and perishable goods.
Mr. Chen Youcheng, Senior Vice President of Singapore Airlines Cargo, said, “We are honoured to be awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh Certification (IATA CEIV Fresh Certification). This certification affirms Singapore Airlines’ commitment to improving the safety and safety of perishable cargo transportation. Quality standards. In addition, our brand-new THRUFRESH full fresh logistics service provides our customers with confidence to ensure that we will handle basic food supplies and fresh and perishable products very carefully throughout the transportation process. Transport them to their destination safely and well."
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