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Turkish Cargo Named 'Cargo Airline of the Year – Global' at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards

Turkish Cargo Named 'Cargo Airline of the Year – Global' at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards

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Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has been honored with the 'Cargo Airline of the Year – Global' award at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the air cargo industry.
The award ceremony, held on June 3 in Munich, Germany, was part of Air Cargo Europe, the industry's largest gathering of logistics and air freight professionals. The recognition, widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the air cargo sector, was organized by Air Cargo Week, a leading global publication.
Turkish Cargo was selected for this honor through a combination of votes from industry professionals and a comprehensive assessment by an independent jury. The award highlights the carrier's excellence in key categories such as operational performance, customer satisfaction, digital innovation, global network strength, and compliance with international safety standards.
Commenting on the achievement, Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines, said: 'We are truly honored to be recognized as the 'Cargo Airline of the Year – Global' by such a respected platform. This award is a powerful testament to the strength of our operations, our technology-driven infrastructure, our people-first culture, and our sustainable approach to service delivery. It is the result of a team that moves in unity, acts with responsibility, and creates value together in every condition. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our customers for their trust, to all our colleagues for their dedication, and to the industry stakeholders who deemed us worthy of this recognition.'
With a leadership vision validated by international recognition, Turkish Cargo continues to set new standards in global air cargo transportation. Backed by its next-generation cargo hub SMARTIST, advanced digital systems, robust freighter fleet, and a growing network of destinations, the carrier plays an instrumental role in shaping the future of the logistics industry through operational excellence and sustainability-driven innovation.

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