In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Asia Airfreight Terminal’s Mike Chew, who took the reins at AAT in December last year, as he looks back on the year that was, as well as his prospects on what lies ahead for the Hong Kong-based air cargo terminal operator. Can you give us a background on how the company performed in 2022? Compared to 2021, the cargo performance in 2022 worldwide was weaker. We had a good year in 2021 with many cargo charter operations which we have not seen in 2022. … [Read more...] about Forging the future with AAT’s new chief
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Lödige Industries delivers automated system for AAT
Lödige Industries has completed an automated handling system for pallets and ULDs at Hong Kong International Airport for long-time partner Asia Airfreight Terminal. The system is designed for faster and safer transport of temperature-sensitive goods inside the operator’s cold chain facility. Yammie Sin, chief marketing officer at Asia Airfreight Terminal, said the sector for temperature-sensitive goods is becoming a very important market for the ground handler’s customers. “Seamless … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries delivers automated system for AAT
SATS eyes growth in HK with new cold chain facility
SATS subsidiary Asia Airfreight Terminal Co. Ltd. (AAT) has unveiled its new on-airport temperature-controlled facility, dubbed AAT COOLPORT, at Hong Kong airport, as the company looks to grow its handled volume for perishable and pharmaceutical air freight. Parent company SATS, who increased its controlling stake at the Hong Kong ground handler last year, said the new facility was designed with reference to the COOLPORT facility at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The AAT COOLPORT’s dedicated … [Read more...] about SATS eyes growth in HK with new cold chain facility
TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool
TIACA has launched a pilot of its new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool, allowing forwarders to rate and review the service quality they receive at participating hubs. Fifteen cargo terminals at airports including India’s Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Indonesia’s PT Jasa Angkasa Semestra, Hong Kong’s Asia Airfreight Terminal, and Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Ltd are amongst the first to trial the new scheme. Other airports … [Read more...] about TIACA launches new online Cargo Service Quality tool
AAT welcomes Royal Brunei Airlines
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has announced that it has officially been appointment as the cargo terminal operator serving Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) in Hong Kong. The new appointment too effect from the beginning of July 2017. Royal Brunei Airlines is the national flag carrier of Brunei Darussalam, headquartered in its capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The airline operates daily services between Hong Kong and Bandar Seri Begawan utilizing A320-232 / A320-ceo aircraft. AAT is … [Read more...] about AAT welcomes Royal Brunei Airlines
AAT Obtains IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co. Ltd. (AAT) successfully obtained the CEIV Pharma Certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in late April this year. Receiving the accreditation goes a long way in demonstrating AAT’s commitment to preserving the cold chain during the air transportation of pharmaceutical products, and delivering excellent service quality in the handling of special cargo to their customers. The certification helps the industry establish a … [Read more...] about AAT Obtains IATA CEIV Pharma Certification