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
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Singapore to host air cargo, logistics events in 2023
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MMI Asia have signed a memorandum of understanding on 15 November to jointly organise the Southeast Asia editions of well-attended exhibition and conference transport logistic and air cargo. The event, which is scheduled to take place at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands on 13 to 15 September 2023, will feature a ‘high-level’ conference that will focus on specific subjects and issues facing the logistics ecosystem under a central theme of “Integrated Logistics … [Read more...] about Singapore to host air cargo, logistics events in 2023
SATS: Connecting cargo, gateways and supply chains
With an experience spanning over 70 years, SATS connects people, businesses and communities seamlessly through comprehensive services for customers like airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and e-commerce companies. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, it creates tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, foodservice chains, retailers and institutions. SATS is delighting customers in 55 locations and 14 countries across the Asia … [Read more...] about SATS: Connecting cargo, gateways and supply chains
SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
SATS is one of the final nominees for the Ground Handler of the Year category at this year's 8th Payload Asia Awards. Here we have Bob Chi, chief operating officer for gateway services, as he shares how the company navigated the unique challenges in 2020, as well as the latest developments for one of Asia Pacific's leading cargo and ground handlers. … [Read more...] about SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
Startup taps Microsoft to push 3D sensing for air cargo
Singapore deeptech startup Speedcargo is set to drive transformation in air cargo and logistics as it partnered with Microsoft to ease the bottlenecks in sizing and stacking shipments for air transport. Using AI software and the latest 3D sending and imaging technologies, Speedcargo enables logistics providers to automate processes and optimise the use of their assets, particularly as the industry deals with the current imbalance between air freight demand and capacity. In Singapore, the … [Read more...] about Startup taps Microsoft to push 3D sensing for air cargo
Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics
News about a taskforce to facilitate the transportation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore is certainly a breath of fresh air and adds a bit more context to the complicated logistics this would entail. The Changi Ready Taskforce, co-led by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), jointly announced on 8 December that the Singapore air cargo hub is ready to ship vaccines, with 18 members pledging support. The taskforce is a … [Read more...] about Changi-led taskforce says Singapore is ready for vaccine logistics