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NewsTurkish Cargo receives IATA Smart Facility certificate
Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has received IATA's Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification for its SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport.This certification confirms that Turkish Cargo’s operational procedures comply with IATA regulations (IATA Cargo Handling Manual, Dangerous Goods Regulations, ULD Regulations, Temperature Control Regulations, Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations).The certification ...
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Turkish Cargo continues freighter fleet expansion with 777 order
Turkish Airlines Cargo is looking to further expand its freighter capacity through the addition of extra Boeing 777 freighters.The fast-growing airline today announced the order of four 777Fs to add to its existing fleet of eight of the aircraft.Air Cargo News has asked Boeing when the aircraft are due to ...
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NewsStricter air cargo monitoring "not a concern"
From left to right: Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried; cargo.one chief executive Moritz Claussen; Turkish Cargo cargo vice president Americas Salih Kamil Salihoğlu; UPS vice president Susana Pereira; and Southwest Airlines managing director of strategy & business services Michelle Williams. Photo: IATAAir cargo stakeholders are not concerned about the ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo adds three pharma service levels
Source: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has expanded its pharma offering with three new standards to meet varying demands from customers.The three pharma products are named TK Pharma Standard, TK Pharma Extra and TK Pharma Advanced and include various levels of service.TK Pharma Standard shipments are moved in compliance with industry standards ...
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NewsGlobalLink Logistics partners with Turkish Cargo
Photo: Turkish Cargo/ Globalink LogisticsGlobalLink Logistics has been appointed as the sales agent for Turkish Cargo in Turkmenistan."This partnership will bolster our comprehensive range of services, including Road Feeder Service, Dangerous Goods Management, and Express Freight Service. We continue to provide real-time shipment tracking for reliability and transparency," said GlobalLink ...
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NewsÖzen leaves top cargo role at Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has appointed Ali Türk as chief cargo officer.He replaces Turhan Özen, who has served as the chief cargo officer since October 7, 2016.Türk was previously senior vice president of Turkish Cargo from July 2011 until Apr 2016.Most recently he was chief supply chain officer at telecommunication and technology ...
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Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines consider cargo joint venture
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate on air cargo with the possibility of forming a joint venture (JV) in the future.Following the agreement, the two airlines said they would examine the potential launch of an air cargo JV providing customers with the "benefits of a ...
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NewsAir cargo outlook: Subdued demand expected in 2024
Source: Air Cargo NewsAir cargo executives are expecting air cargo demand in 2024 to be flat or at best slightly above this year's levels, according to speakers at the Tiaca Executive Summit event.Adopting probably the most positive outlook for air cargo demand in 2024 at the event was data provider ...
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Turkish Cargo eyes a fleet of 40 freighters
Turkish Airlines has given more details on its plans to expand its freighter fleet over the coming five- to 10-year period.Speaking at the Tiaca Executive Summit hosted by Brussels Airport, Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Turhan Özen said the carrier had ambitious plans for its passenger fleet and in line ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo relocates koala to leafy green UK home
Yani in her new home. Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has relocated an endangered koala from Hong Kong to a new home in the UK equipped with green space and companions.The carrier, which holds IATA CEIV Live Animals certification, took on the role of sponsor carrier, in accordance with IATA LAR ...
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NewsESG reporting grows in importance for air cargo
Source: Air Cargo NewsEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting will become increasingly important for the air cargo industry as investors, customers and regulators demand increased visibility on companies’ sustainability performance.Speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) on a sustainability panel chaired by Frederic Chapelle of PwC, speakers said that ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo sign cooperation MoU
Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential cooperation opportunities and to strengthen air cargo connections.The agreement will serve as a guide to enable both carriers to combine cargo resources and expertise.Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo will consider potential collaboration initiatives such ...
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NewsTechnology key to meeting end customers' increasing expectations
Source: Air Cargo NewsDigitalisation is key to meeting ever-increasing demands from the end customer, according to one panel discussion at the IATA World Cargo Symposium.Speaking on the topic of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Turhan Ozen said that the air cargo industry found itself in ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo joins CEIV Li-Batt programme
Turkish Airlines’ Bilal Ekşi (seated centre) signs up for CEIV Li-BattTurkish Cargo has become the latest airline to join the IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-Batt) certification programme, which includes training, assessment and validation of competence to carry lithium battery products safely.The airfreight brand of Turkish Airlines signed up during ...
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NewsAir cargo industry provides Turkey-Syria earthquake aid
B777F Lufthansa Cargo aid flight. Photo: Lufthansa CargoThe air cargo industry has stepped up to transport humanitarian aid and supplies to victims of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake that hit on February 6.The 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck close to the Turkish city of Gaziantep near the Syrian border, causing extensive casualties ...
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Turkish Cargo the latest carrier to join cargo.one booking portal
Turkish Cargo has become the latest airline to place its capacity on the online booking portal cargo.one as the industry continues to digitalise the sales process.The portal said that within the next few weeks freight forwarder users would be able to book capacities across Turkish Cargo’s network of more than ...
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NewsHas air cargo's digital drive accelerated fast enough?
Source: IATAThe adoption of digitalisation has accelerated during the past two years, but this isn't too much of a surprise given the slow progress prior to the pandemic.Speaking on an IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) digitalisation panel chaired by Deloitte Canada global air cargo and logistics leader Dejan Markovic, panelists ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo offers three new shipment services
Turkish Cargo has unveiled three new shipment services to offer cost savings and flexibility to its customers.TK SMART has been developed for general cargo transportation and offers cost-effective advantages for shipments without weight or size limitations.TK PREMIUM has been designed for critical shipments; shipments requiring a short journey time; shipments ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo Covid vaccine transport feat
Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has reported it carried 335m Covid-19 vaccine doses to 61 countries during 2021.Carrying pharmaceutical products such as vaccines to 132 countries around the world with its TK Pharma service, the carrier said it reached 8% market share in the air cargo medical products category during 2021.The ...
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NewsLödige completes equipment deployment at new Turkish Cargo hub
Source: Lödige IndustriesLogistics equipment firm Lödige Industries has completed the fit out of Turkish Cargo's new fully automated terminal at Istanbul Airport.The new 300,000 sq m terminal - named SMARTIST - offers special cargo areas for product groups such as temperature-controlled storage (6,000 sq m), express cargo (2,000 sq m) ...