AOT was certified as C-TPAT partner with U.S.-Customs authorities.
In April A.O.T. Japan Ltd established a sales representation in Osaka and Nagoya.
AOT Europe was established as a sales office.
In February AOT Gulf Ltd. commenced operation near Houston, TX airport.
AOT established an affiliate company under the name of A.O.T. Freight Ltd. specializing in Japanese traffics.
AOT established the second branch office in Long Island, NY near JFK airport under the name of A.O.T. Atlantic Ltd. AOT joined FANA (Forwarding Agencies Network Association) a network of small forwarders registered in Hong Kong.
AOT obtained the IATA License under the name of AOT Air Transport.
AOT opens the first branch office in Los Angeles under the name of A.O.T. Pacific Ltd. Later in the same year A.O.T. Japan Ltd. was incorporated and become fully operational.
AOT obtained the customs broker license under the name of AOT Customs Services.
In April American Overseas Transport Ltd. (AOT) was established at Chicago with a sales office in Tokyo/Japan. A NVOCC tariff under the name of WORLD CONSOLIDATORS was filed with the FMC (Federal Maritime Commission). In May AOT commences operation for ocean exports from USA to Japan.