Asia Airfreight Terminal launches autonomous electric tractor
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has made significant strides in cargo handling by introducing Autonomous Electric Tractors (AET) at its terminal in Hong Kong. This innovative move positions AAT as the pioneer cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to deploy AETs, revolutionizing cargo handling processes and enhancing overall efficiency. READ: School […]
TIACA Cargo Service Quality tool launched
TIACA’s new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool has officially launched, following its successful trial involving nearly 200 air cargo supply chain companies. Oman Aviation Services, SATS at Singapore Changi Airport, and Asia Airfreight Terminal in Hong Kong are the most recent Cargo Terminal Operators to enlist in the programme, which aims to improve visibility […]
CSQ concludes pilot phase before launch
TIACA has now concluded the one-month pilot stage of its new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool. Cargo operators at eighteen airports, including Asia Airfreight Terminal in Hong Kong, Celebi Cargo Terminal and Delhi Cargo Service Centre in Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Celebi Cargo Terminal in Istanbul, Menzies Bobba and Air India SATS […]
TIACA launches pilot for Cargo Service Quality Tool
The International Air Transport Association (TIACA) has launched the pilot for its online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) Tool with 15 cargo terminals trialling the scheme. The tool allows forwarders to rate and review service quality they receive at participating hubs, based on factors including processes, technology, facilities, regulators and general airport infrastructure. The initiative aims […]
IATA recognises Hong Kong as CEIV Pharma partner airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been recognised as a partner airport of the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) programme. The globally recognised standard for pharmaceutical airfreight shipments is designed to help the industry develop a network of pharmaceutical trade lanes that meet consistent cold chain management standards […]
Air Seoul appoints AAT in Hong Kong
Air Seoul, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asiana Airlines, has appointed Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) as its cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong. AAT currently also serves the parent and sister companies, Asiana Airlines and Air Busan, respectively. “AAT has a long and successful history with Asiana Airlines, and we are thrilled to welcome the latest […]
AAT starts handling cargo for Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines and cargo subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier have moved cargo handling operations to Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). It was announced in March 2017 that the airline would make the move and this was completed on 8 November 2017. Hong Kong Airlines was established in 2006, serving more than 40 destinations across […]
SATS partners with Hong Kong Airlines at HKIA
Hong Kong Airlines has chosen Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) for cargo services and SATS HK for ramp services at Hong Kong International Airport. SATS has also entered into sales and purchase agreements with the airline through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Voltaire Capital Investment (VCIL) and Holistic Capital Investment (HCIL) in relation to the sale of issued […]
Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards announced in Shanghai
Ecstatic winners raising their trophies aloft brought the glittering Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards to a successful end last night, which celebrated excellence in the airfreight industry. The luxurious Kerry Hotel’s Shanghai Ballroom was the venue, seeing nine rounds of a crescendo of cheering and applause for the prestigious accolades up for grabs. […]