Hong Kong, 23 October 2024 – Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, received the Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year – Asia Pacific award for the second year at the 11th Payload Asia Awards alongside SATS Ltd’s awards, including the Global Ground Handler of the Year for the third year, the Asia Pacific Ground Handler of the Year for multiple years. These accolades highlight our steadfast dedication to delivering exceptional service and reaffirm our status as a frontrunner in the ground handling and cold chain logistics sectors.

Mr. Mike Chew, CEO of AAT, said, “We are privileged to receive this award once again and extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, whose ongoing support inspires us to excel and deliver outstanding solutions. By addressing the increasing demands for temperature-sensitive goods, we reaffirm our dedication to providing superior cold chain services that meet market needs. We will continue to innovate and expand our offerings to fulfil the evolving requirements of our customers.” 

Since its launch in July 2022, COOLPORT has been met with widespread acclaim from customers, partners, and the industry. AAT works closely with airline customers and logistic partners to identify and develop cold chain corridors to optimise the transport routes of temperature-sensitive goods including pharmaceuticals, seafood, meat products and flowers.  The facility's strategic location at AAT in Hong Kong International Airport and compliance with international standards and certifications has made it a preferred choice for businesses looking to expand in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fully certified with IATA CEIV Pharma, IATA CEIV Fresh, WHO GDP Pharma, ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP accreditations, COOLPORT offers a dedicated temperature-controlled zone, encompassing all aspects of the cargo handling process, from acceptance and delivery to build-up and breakdown, security screening, and storage.

To learn more about AAT award-winning services and COOLPORT facility, please view the COOLPORT video here.

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Mr. Kuah Boon Kiam, Director of AAT received the award from Ms. Jaisey Yip, Vice President of Cargo Business Division of Changi Airport Group at the 11th Payload Asia Awards in Singapore on 17 October 2024

From left: 1. COOLPORT Multi-tier Cold Rooms. 2 & 3. COOLPORT In Operation.

ABOUT ASIA AIRFREIGHT TERMINAL (AAT)

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd and affiliate of Eastern Option Ltd, is an air cargo terminal based at Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s largest international air cargo hub. Operating on a franchise awarded by the Airport Authority Hong Kong since 1998, AAT serves the world's leading airlines, offering a comprehensive range of services from physical cargo handling to documentation processing, to the highest standards of quality, safety and security. To ensure our customers experience the highest levels of service from AAT, our people are skilled cargo professionals committed to operational excellence, harnessing technology and innovation to achieve cost competitiveness and efficiency.

AAT also features state-of-the-art facilities such as the environmentally sustainable AAT COOLPORT facility <Press Release> that is fully certified with IATA CEIV Pharma, IATA CEIV Fresh, and WHO GDP Pharma accreditations. For more information, please visit http://www.aat.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn.

ABOUT SATS

SATS Ltd. (SATS) is a global air cargo and ground handler empowering end-to-end network solutions, and a leading Asian aviation food solutions provider delivering quality at scale and being the preferred brand in food solutions with authentic taste and nutrition. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, food service chains, retailers, and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses, and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for our customers. Fulfilling our purpose to feed and connect communities, SATS delights customers in over 215 locations and 27 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg.

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