Air Canada has Achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification

Air Canada has today announced that they have achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification for shipments with Air Canada Cargo.

Air Canada Cargo Achieves IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification - Courtesy Air Canada

On Thursday (July 30, 2026), Air Canada announced that Air Canada Cargo has achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, further strengthening their specialized cargo capabilities and reinforcing the carrier’s commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.  The certification validates Air Canada’s adherence to globally recognized standards for the safe handling, storage and transportation of lithium battery shipments, a growing segment of the global air cargo market driven by demand from industries including consumer electronics, medical technology, electric vehicles and energy storage.  CEIV Lithium Batteries certification builds on Air Canada’s existing CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animals certifications.

In Thursday’s announcement, Air Canada’s Managing Director – Cargo Operations and Transformation, Janet Wallace, said,

“Achieving IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification is an important milestone for Air Canada Cargo and reflects the strength of our people, processes and operational discipline.  As customers increasingly rely on air cargo to transport complex and highly regulated shipments, this certification gives them added confidence that their lithium battery shipments are handled safely, efficiently and in accordance with rigorous global standards.”

During the certification process, Air Canada completed a comprehensive review of their cargo operating procedures and undertook an independent IATA audit of its documented processes, procedures and operational activities, including an on-site assessment of its Montréal (YUL) cargo facility.  Key Air Canada team members, including Dangerous Goods specialists from warehouse operations and representatives from Cargo Operations and Transformation Management, also completed specialized IATA lithium battery training required for certification in the proper handling of lithium batteries.  This certification applies only to commercial cargo shipments and does not apply to passengers travelling with lithium batteries.

Air Canada Cargo is an award-winning provider of air cargo services and Canada’s largest air cargo provider as measured by cargo capacity, with a presence in over 50 countries and self-handled hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt.  As the dedicated air freight division of Air Canada, Air Canada Cargo offers reliable air freight lift and connectivity across six continents using Air Canada’s domestic and international passenger and freighter flights, and trucking services.

Source: Air Canada