CCA and IATA have united in their goal to improve the quality of the temperature-controlled supply chain by sharing feedback, experiences, knowledge, and best practice. They also plan to develop common work programmes, including temporary task forces and round tables for initiatives such as the transport of vaccines and life science products.
“Both CCA and IATA have a common interest in ensuring the secure handling and transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals by means of robust standards,” said Nicola Caristo, CCA Secretary General and Airline Partner Manager, SkyCell AG.
“Through this agreement we are establishing a formal basis of collaboration to better assist the global industry to improve, as well as increasing sustainability and reducing waste.
“We will be working together to promote the implementation of methodologies and quality criteria such as the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh and Pharma programs.”
The first instance of collaboration occurred October 21 when the CCA took part in IATA’s webinar on vaccine preparedness, led by Andrea Gruber, IATA Head of Special Cargo. Said Glyn Hughes, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, “Air cargo has been critical throughout this crisis in supporting medical staff on the front line fighting