The AAT has said that the new Radio Frequency Identification ULD tags, attached to shipments, will speed up the cargo acceptance process by 45 seconds per consignment.
Before the implementation of RFID, the acceptance process required two levels of manual data entry (for weight and contour) at the truck dock and identification point. Data was entered into Asia Airfreight Terminal’s cargo management system and supervisory control system.
AAT explained that the new tags condense the data entry process to one level, carried out at the truck dock area. Once attached to the prepacked shipment, data will be automatically captured as it passes through the identification point, ensuring accuracy for the cargo acceptance process and the elimination of human error.
Detailing the specifics, AAT went on to say: “The general practice of handling ULD tag is by hand-writing, where cargo acceptance operator writes the shipment information on the ULD tag, including flight number, weight, contour and destination, at the truck dock area. With this new technology applied, the computerised data entry process can ensure the data accuracy throughout the whole cargo acceptance process.”
Kuah Boon Kiam, General Manager of AAT, said, "We are very pleased to have another innovative product brought to our valuable customers in this year. This RFID technology could definitely bring a new milestone for the air cargo industry in Hong Kong.”
