Turkish Cargo is taking the next major step in expanding SMARTIST, its cutting-edge cargo hub at Istanbul Airport. With this strategic investment, annual handling capacity will more than double from 2.0 million tons to 4.5 million tons, allowing Turkish Cargo to meet growing global demand while ensuring fast, efficient, and high-quality cargo handling for its customers. The expansion consolidates Istanbul’s position as a leading global air cargo gateway. Lödige Industries, which already equipped … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo selects Lödige Industries for SMARTIST 2.0 automation
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A cargo makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER special freighter
A6-EBK is one of the latest aircraft to join Emirates SkyCargo’s growing fleet of dedicated freighters, facilitating global trade and supporting businesses across the world in transporting goods to international customers. With increasing demand for air cargo capacity underlined by the rise in cross-border flow of goods such as e-commerce, the aircraft has already entered commercial service, moving goods across multiple geographies through and to Dubai. However, unlike other dedicated … [Read more...] about A cargo makeover: Introducing Emirates SkyCargo’s Boeing 777-300 ER special freighter
MASkargo expands strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s position as a regional cargo gateway
MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo by jointly launching dedicated twice-weekly freighter operations, connecting Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru and Doha. This new launch reaffirms Kuala Lumpur's role as a premier cargo gateway connecting Asia with global trade lanes. Operated by Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighters, the new twice-weekly service on the KUL-BLR-DOH-KUL route provides an additional 200 tonnes of weekly cargo … [Read more...] about MASkargo expands strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s position as a regional cargo gateway
Emirates becomes first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF
Emirates is marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its cargo fleet by becoming the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers 100 tonnes of payload capacity and 811 m³ of cargo volume, representing a 25% increase in cargo volume over the Boeing … [Read more...] about Emirates becomes first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF
SolitAir launches inaugural flight to Sofia, Bulgaria, marking the cargo carrier’s first route into Europe
SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline, today announced the launch of cargo services to the Vasil Levski Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria – its first destination in the European Union and a milestone route made possible by the carrier’s ACC3 (Air Cargo and Mail Carrier from a Third Country) designation, granted by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority. The new service connects SolitAir’s hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) directly to South-Eastern Europe, opening a … [Read more...] about SolitAir launches inaugural flight to Sofia, Bulgaria, marking the cargo carrier’s first route into Europe
Turkish Cargo has renewed its three IATA CEIV Certifications in special cargo operations
The global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo, has once again confirmed its expertise in transporting pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, perishable cargo, and live animals, as well as its compliance with international quality standards. The carrier has successfully completed an assessment conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and extended the validity of its IATA CEIV Pharma, IATA CEIV Fresh, and IATA CEIV Live Animals certifications until … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo has renewed its three IATA CEIV Certifications in special cargo operations
