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AAT Unveils COOLPORT at Hong Kong Airport

Our Bureau - : Jul 29, 2022 - : 4:28 pm

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Ltd., unveiled its new COOLPORT – Hong Kong’s first on-airport temperature-controlled facility to ensure cold chain integrity for perishable and pharmaceutical airfreight.

“AAT COOLPORT is a prime showcase of our twin growth engine strategy in action. While driving operational excellence, we are replicating our capabilities overseas to harness the power of network effects and deliver innovative value-added services to customers. The pandemic, as well as growth in demand for fresh and frozen food, have placed immense importance on the need for robust cold chain handling,” said SATS President and CEO, Kerry Mok. “Together with our subsidiaries and ecosystem partners, we will continue to advance our network connectivity strategy in cargo by expanding our presence in leading hubs.”

Situated strategically within the world’s busiest air cargo hub, AAT COOLPORT is the second such purpose-built facility in the SATS ecosystem. It replicates the features of Asia’s first cold chain facility SATS COOLPORT at Singapore Changi Airport. Customers will be able to enjoy swift and seamless transportation of temperature-sensitive shipments and gain assurance that their cargo is handled and stored under strict temperature monitoring.

AAT’s newest facility is expected to increase the company’s handling capacity for such cargo by 50%, which will further uphold the status of Hong Kong International Airport as a global hub for perishables and pharmaceuticals.

AAT COOLPORT will offer customers a dedicated temperature-controlled zone, covering the entire cargo handling process including acceptance and delivery, build-up and breakdown, security screening, and storage. New features include temperature-controlled truck docks with dock shelters that prevent potential disruptions to the cold chain during acceptance or delivery. X-ray screening is conducted inside the facility with CCTV surveillance so that cargo can be screened at the correct ambient temperature.

The facility has been designed to meet international safety standards. It is fully certified with IATA CEIV Pharma, IATA CEIV Fresh, and WHO GDP Pharma accreditations.

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