Coolport@Changi (Coolport), Asia's newest airport perishable handling centre, officially opened in Singapore today (Friday) at a ceremony attended by government ministers.
Built at a cost of S$16.5m, Coolport is the first dedicated on-airport facility in Singapore for handling import, export and transit perishable cargo. Located within the Free Trade Zone at Changi Airport, the new facility has an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes, with scope for expansion from its current 8,000m2 to 14,000m2.
With multi-tiered temperature zones ranging from -28C to 19C, Coolport is designed to handle a wide range of fresh produce.
Clement Woon, president and CEO of SATS - the company behind Coolport - said his firm was proud to be the pioneer in the development of this significant milestone in Singapore's air cargo industry. 'With Coolport we are able to provide our airline customers with end-to-end perishable storage and handling, thus enabling them to access new sources of revenue,' he said.
'SATS' launch of Coolport will strengthen Singapore's capabilities to serve the perishable logistics needs in Asia,' said Kelvin Wong, director logistics of Singapore Economic Development Board.
Changi Airport Group CEO Lee Seow Hiang said: 'Coolport and the mobile ramp solution on the airport tarmac are excellent examples of the focus on continous innovation which has enabled Changi to stay ahead. Coolport, complemented by Changi's global air connectivity and operational excellence, enhances Changi's logistics offerings, presenting new market opportunities for global shippers, airlines and cargo partners in the global perishables trade.'
SATS is Singapore's leading provider of gateway services and food solutions, encompassing airfreight handling, passenger services, ramp handling, baggage handling, aviation security, inflight catering, food distribution and logistics.
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