We are
the aaa group
Competence center for air freight logistics
Our mission is to provide our customers with first-class logistics solutions in all aspects of air freight transportation – efficiently, reliably and with minimal environmental impact in order to promote their success in the long term.
Our logistics site is located in the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg border triangle, directly at EuroAirport. We specialize in goods handling and the transport of chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare products. Our ultra-modern infrastructure with first-class equipment sets us apart. It is the basis for meeting the highest quality standards and providing excellent service.
Our group of companies offers the full range of air freight services – directly on site and with personal contact.
Independent, personal, sustainable and appreciative. Our short decision-making processes are your advantage.
Your concerns are our motivation.
Our corporate values form the basis of our actions
personally
We personally support our customers with their challenges and help them to succeed. With passion and expertise, we work every day to create real added value for our customers.
independent
Thanks to our entrepreneurial independence, we can develop customized solutions and pursue them without compromise. Fast decision-making processes enable us to reach our goal efficiently.
appreciative
The appreciation of our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners is very important to us. We maintain an open dialog with them. We are committed to sticking together in both good and difficult times.
sustainable
We strive for sustainable success and treat our company and its resources with care. We continuously improve our processes and invest in the future.
The history of the family-run group of companies
1986
Foundation of att Air Truck Transport AG. A pioneer and trailblazer for today's LEV airfreight replacement services.
1989
Foundation of acs Air Cargo Service AG. The entry into ground handling.
2015
Relocation to the new cargo terminal in Zone 4 in the south-east of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. With a continuously temperature-controlled warehouse (+15°C to +25°C), we are equipped to meet the high demands of the industry.
2020
Acquisition of Cargologic Basel AG and its renaming as afh Air Freight Handling AG. Strengthening of the location by expanding our range of services for airline handling and dangerous goods full checks.
2023
New standards in goods handling in the +2°C to +8°C range. With the construction of a cold storage cell the size of a swimming pool, we now offer the option of storing complete air freight pallets in refrigerated conditions before they are loaded onto the cargo plane or transported onwards by LEV/Camion.
2024
Successful Swissmedic recertification. We are proud to be the only ground dealer at EuroAirport Basel with a complete infrastructure that meets the high certification requirements. We can guarantee the storage of highly sensitive goods under ideal conditions for more than 72 hours.
Three strong companies united under one roof
att Air Truck Transport AG
Infrastructure and equipment
- Semi-trailer with rollerbed
- Air-suspended semi-trailer and trailer vehicles
- Refrigerated and deep-freeze vehicles
- Temperature monitoring and recording of the temperature curve
- GPS tracking with communication system
- Equipment for the transportation of dangerous goods (Dangerous Goods)
Quality management
- Quality assurance system
- Security concept (Sécurité and Sûreté)
- Authorized freight forwarder with the DGAC
- Authorized customs consignee and consignor at EuroAirport Basel (ZEV)
- Authorized customs consignee and consignor at Zurich Airport
- Our employees are trained and qualified in accordance with IATA regulations and work according to GDP standards
Field of activity
- Courier and express trips
- Daily scheduled services in collective transport NATIONAL
- Daily scheduled INTERNATIONAL groupage services
- Regular departures throughout EUROPA
- ZE/ZV-certified consignee/shipper at the EuroAirport Basel customs domicile with own ZAZ account
- Import and export customs clearance of any kind
- Import, export, national and international transit processing
- Free pass and ATA carnet clearance
- Individual and general export licenses for dual-use goods on request
acs Air Cargo Service AG
Infrastructure and equipment
- Offices at EuroAirport
Quality management
- Quality assurance system
- Security concept (Sécurité and Sûreté)
- Authorized freight forwarder with the DGAC
- IATA Cass Air Freight Agent License
- SUVA recognized forklift truck driver’s license training
- Our employees are trained and qualified in accordance with IATA regulations and work according to GDP standards
Field of activity
- Representation of air freight forwarders, forwarders
- Air freight forwarding, consulting and concepts of any kind
- Ground Handling Specialization in General Cargo
afh Air Freight Handling AG
Infrastructure and equipment
- Offices at EuroAirport
- Handling and storage space in the freight building
- Fully CCTV-monitored storage area incl. healthcare cooling center
- Fitting ramps
- Truck Docks
- Lifting platforms
- Forklift trucks up to 5 tons
- Cold storage rooms
- Freezer
- Safe cabinet VUN Cargo
Quality management
- Quality assurance system
- Security concept (Sécurité and Sûreté)
- Authorized freight forwarder with the DGAC
- SUVA recognized forklift truck driver’s license training
- Our employees are trained and qualified in accordance with IATA regulations and work according to GDP standards
- Our employees are specially trained in the handling of dangerous goods.
Field of activity
- Ground handling with specialization in the chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare sectors
- Airline Handling
Further details in the factsheet.
The aaa group is swissmedic certified
We work strictly in accordance with the latest version of the General Terms and Conditions of SPEDLOGSWISS
(Association of Swiss Freight Forwarding and Logistics Companies)
