Turkish Cargo continues to expand its land-based distribution network in the Middle East with the recent addition of Iraq. With the land transport network built throughout Iraq, Turkish Cargo said it can offer a more efficient distribution to a larger area. Through this network the carrier can offer home-delivery distribution to 18 regions including Zakho, Dohuk, Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul, Baghdad, Al Anbar, Tikrit, Diyala, Ramadi, Najaf, Karbala, Maysan, Hillah, Diwaniyah, Samawah, … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo expands its land network in Iraq
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Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Turkish Cargo has launched weekly freighter services to Senegal's capital, Dakar. The Turkish carrier said the launch marked the 10th freighter service to the continent as part of its expansion plans for Africa, and the 51st freighter destination across the globe. These all-cargo flights will supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the city, according to a press release issued by Turkish Airlines yesterday. Turkish Cargo … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
Turkish Cargo has begun its weekly freighter services to Lahore as its 17th dedicated freighter service in the Far East, and to Bahrain as its 8th dedicated freighter service in the Middle East. These all-cargo flights supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the cities in both the Far East and the Middle East regions. As from the beginning of the summer schedule 2015, Turkish Cargo will be present at more than 265 … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
Turkish Cargo is offering new services to two cities: Chicago and Kuwait City. The all-cargo weekly flight to Chicago O’Hare will supplement the already healthy belly capacity currently available in multiple Turkish passenger flights to cities in both the US and Canada. The flight to Kuwait will also be operated once every week, heading non-stop to Kuwait City on Tuesdays and returning via Dubai World Central on the same day. Both routes will be flown with A330-200Fs. For … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
Turkish Airlines orders four additional A330-200 freighters
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of four A330-200F freighter aircraft. Operated by Turkish Cargo, the additional aircraft will help to further boost the company’s expansion in the cargo market. Turkish Airlines already operates five A330-200F, and the additional order will enable them to quickly meet the growing cargo market demand. “The A330-200F freighter aircraft have demonstrated outstanding operational reliability and performance for our cargo transport … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines orders four additional A330-200 freighters
Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
With the launch of a new cargo terminal at Istanbul, Turkish Cargo’s operational processes have been redesigned and service quality has been maximised. The new facility features bigger floor area to accelerate cargo admission and operational processes; 39 special cargo storage areas in different types and sizes; and higher quality security system. Annual tonnage capacity of the terminal is 1.2 million tonnes. Total floor area used (airside and landside): 71,000m², closed warehouse … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
