Asia Airfreight Terminal Company Limited

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Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) Company Limited, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd and an affiliate of Eastern Option Ltd, is an air cargo terminal based at Hong Kong International Airport, the world's largest international air cargo hub.

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Operating on a franchise awarded by the Airport Authority Hong Kong since 1998, AAT’s 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 customers experience the highest levels of service, AAT’s people are skilled cargo professionals committed to operational excellence, harnessing technology and innovation to achieve cost competitiveness and efficiency.

AAT firmly believes that sustainable practices and growth go hand in hand. AAT’s commitment to minimising its carbon footprint drives the businessto integrate environmentally-friendly measures into itsoperations. AATfocuses on balancing growth with greener initiatives by investing in advanced technologies and infrastructure, adopting and promoting sustainable practices, and implementing waste reduction and recycling programs to enhance employee awareness and foster a sustainable environment across all facets of its business.

Carbon Emission Reduction Measures and Strategies

Introduced new cargo plastic cover sheets made from recycled materials in all AAT terminals. This initiative highlights AAT’s ongoing efforts to promote eco-friendly practices and sustainability initiatives.
AAT is the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to introduce Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) at its terminal in early 2024. The introduction of AETs enhances cargo handling efficiency by boasting extended operating hours and the ability to work in inclement weather conditions, improving overall operational resilience and efficiency. They also represent a win for the environment by substantially reducing carbon emissions up to 35% compared to traditional diesel tractors.
In response to the growing market demand for temperature sensitive cargoes, AAT launched the first on-airport cold chain facilities with a complete temperature-controlled environment covering entire cargo handling processes, AAT COOLPORT, in late 2022. AAT COOLPORT is built with sustainability in mind. It utilises an environmentally sustainable, non-ozone depleting refrigerant to ensure the safe transport and storage of temperature-sensitive goods. It also features double doors, air conditioning, speed doors, thermal insulation panels and real-time temperature and humidity monitoring. All are purposely-built to minimise heat lost to achieve energy savings.

Sustainability has long been a cornerstone of AAT's vision. We have achieved a 50% reduction in carbon footprint since 2008, and have signed the HKIA 2050 Net Zero Carbon Pledge with a midpoint target of 55% absolute emissions reduction by 2035 from a 2018 baseline. We will continue to integrate sustainability principles throughout our operations to create long-term value for our stakeholders.

Mike Chew, Chief Executive Officer