Narita International Airport has formed a community of five companies aiming to acquire the “CEIV Lithium Batteries” certification, a quality certification program for the air transport of lithium batteries established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
With the expansion of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle battery production and the growth of e-commerce, there is an increasing demand for the transportation of these batteries, especially in Asia where major manufacturers are based.
The community, consisting of Japan Airlines (JAL), West Japan Railway, Nissin, Mitsui Warehouse Express, and Mitsui Warehouse Supply Chain Solutions, aims to acquire the certification. By doing this, they plan to establish a global-level safe and high-quality supply chain, meeting the rising transportation needs.
The certification will be granted after participants undergo IATA training, establish internal systems for quality and risk management necessary for the safe handling of lithium batteries, and have their facilities and equipment inspected by IATA to ensure they meet the required conditions. The aim is to acquire the certification by the end of the fiscal year 2024.
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