Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been recognized for its strong expertise, stringent training and excellent facilities in handling perishable cargo with IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification in September 2021.

With increasing demand for the safe transportation of high-end perishables and pharmaceuticals by air, AAT said it further enhancing its handling capabilities as part of Airport Authority Hong Kong’s initiative to develop HKIA into the world’s perishables hub.

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AAT added that it is investing in new cold chain facilities that will tie in well with certifications such as CEIV Fresh, CEIV Pharma and WHO GDP.

“These new facilities are specifically designed to ensure unbroken temperature control for cargo, from export acceptance to ramp release, and from the receipt of imports at the ramp to cargo delivery. These new facility upgrades will be ready to serve the industry by 2022,” the company said in a statement.