AAT announces tonnage throughput for May 2010

Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that its tonnage throughput in May 2010 was 64,041 tonnes, recording a growth of 73% compared with the same period last year.

Export cargo registered 45,994 tonnes, a growth of 95% when compared with the same month last year. Import cargo volume for May was 17,486 tonnes, up 36%. Trans-shipment cargo volume was 561 tonnes, a growth of 2% when compared against corresponding period in 2009.

Cumulative export tonnage from January to May 2010 was 191,190 tones, representing a 66% year on year growth. Total import tonnage for first five months increased by 23% compared against same period last year, to 77,749 tones. Transshipment cargo volume since the beginning of the year was 1,939 tones, up 3% against same period last year.

AAT General Manager for Corporate Development, Mr. Nelson Lee said, “The continuous growth in these five months reaffirms sustainable recovery. Nevertheless, it may be prudent to watch at the same time the ripple effect of financial problems in some EU countries.”

Fact Sheet - AAT
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co., Ltd. (AAT) is a cargo terminal operator based in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Operating on a franchise awarded by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong (AAHK), AAT combines a well-designed terminal with state-of-the-art material handling systems and innovative use of IT (for cargo management and truck control) to provide a comprehensive range of services from physical cargo handling to documentation processing for airlines operating at HKIA. It started its business in July 1998 with only 12 customer airlines and since then, it has grown its business to providing services to more than 30 customer airlines today.

At the heart of its operations is an advanced and user-friendly IT system. The 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, its team of well-trained professionals serves the airfreight industry with great efficiency and has consistently exceeded the service standards set by the AA and its customers.

AAT has also put in place internationally recognized management systems, including ISO9001:2000 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.

For further information, please visit: www.aat.com.hk