The carrier first obtained IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification in 2016, then in 2020, it became the first airline to simultaneously obtain the CEIV Pharma, Fresh, and Live Animals certifications.
Turkish Cargo conducts specialised operations for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products through its TK Pharma network, which covers more than 200 stations, and its 69 TK Pharma High Quality Pharma Stations within this network.
In perishable cargo transportation, Turkish Cargo provides services through its TK Fresh product at more than 250 origin and destination points, focusing on establishing fast and reliable connections between production sites and global markets.
Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Ali Türk said: “Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, perishable cargo, and live animal shipments are among the cargo types that require the highest level of operational sensitivity.
“For this reason, we continuously invest not only in our transportation processes but also in our infrastructure, technological capabilities, and human resources.
“In this regard, the renewal of our IATA CEIV certifications is of great importance, as it once again confirms at an international level the standards we have achieved in special cargo operations and our expertise in this field.
“As Turkish Cargo, we will continue to be a logistics solution partner that is trusted and preferred by stakeholders in the air cargo ecosystem.”
Turkish Cargo’s SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport includes operational areas specifically designed for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, perishable cargo, and live animal shipments.
Temperature control inside the facility ensures that temperature-sensitive shipments are managed under controlled conditions, while automated ULD storage systems and robotic automation technologies enhance operational efficiency and process safety…
