AAT announces tonnage throughput for June 2012

Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that its tonnage throughput in June 2012 was 57,029 tonnes, recording a drop of 1% compared with the same period last year.

Export cargo registered 38,647 tonnes, a slight drop of 0.04% when compared with the same month last year. Import cargo volume for June was 17,832 tonnes, a rise of 1% year on year. Trans-shipment cargo volume was 551 tonnes, a reduction of 63% when compared against the corresponding period in 2011.

Cumulative export tonnage for the first half of 2012 was 233,194 tonnes, a slight increase of 0.1% against same period last year. Total import tonnage for the first six months was 105,344 tones, representing a 2% year-on-year growth. Trans-shipment cargo volume since the beginning of the year was 3,020 tones, a reduction of 47% against same period last year.

AAT General Manager for Corporate Development, Mr. Kenneth Yeung said, “ Despite the volatile economy, AAT will remain committed to providing more value-added services for our customers such as the new integrated platform Airlines Corner..”

Fact Sheet - AAT
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co., Ltd. (AAT) is a cargo terminal operator that provides total airfreight solutions in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). As a key link in the supply chain, we understand our dual role of raising the industry standards, and increasing customer satisfaction. We are focused to invest in state-of-the-art facilities and establish stringent service standards. Ultimately, it is building strong lasting affinity with our customers that matters at AAT.

AAT had invested in state-of-the-art facilities, established stringent service standards and developed a user-friendly IT system to meet the high demands of the air logistics industry. AAT’s web-based Cargo Management System (CMS) opens up a suite of e-cargo solutions to customers and users by fully integrating with government, airlines and other air cargo community systems. With over 400 employees, AAT’s team of well-trained professionals has consistently exceeded the service standards set by the Airport Authority Hong Kong and its customers.

AAT has also put in place internationally recognized management systems, including ISO9001:2008 to ensure proper documentation of its procedures and continuous improvements in its processes. It has also implemented AHM804 and AHS1000 to set up a proper platform for its airline customers to feedback on its performance and to continuously improve its products and service delivery. It has also achieved Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 and the Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Class A Certification in recognition of its continuous effort to improve its management systems for employees’ health and safety, and cargo security respectively.

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