Turkish Cargo was recognized as the “Fastest-Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” for its exceptional performance in the air cargo industry. The award was presented at the Air Cargo Africa exhibition and conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya,.
Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer of Turkish Airlines, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “We are honored to once again be acknowledged as the world’s fastest-growing air cargo brand. I extend my thanks to our colleagues, customers, and business partners who contributed to this achievement. Turkish Cargo continues to expand its global network and strengthen its industry position through operational efficiency and innovative logistics solutions at our SMARTIST facility. This award confirms that we are on the right path, and we will continue investing in human resources and technology to provide the best service to our customers.”
The STAT Times International Air Cargo Excellence Awards follow a two-stage evaluation process involving industry stakeholders. Nominees are assessed based on submitted documents, and winners are determined through voting by industry professionals. Turkish Cargo’s recognition highlights its expanding global flight network, advanced SMARTIST cargo facility at Istanbul Airport, innovative logistics solutions, and commitment to sustainable growth.
Turkish Cargo plans to expand its cargo destinations to 150 and its cargo aircraft fleet to 44. By 2033, the company aims to increase the capacity of its SMARTIST facility to 4.5 million tons and its operational volume to 3.9 million tons.