Turkish Cargo Launches Its New Aviation Industry Solution, TK Aero, in Istanbul

Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, brought together its business partners and agencies operating across Türkiye at the 15th edition of its Agency Awards Ceremony. The traditional event also hosted the launch of Turkish Cargo’s renewed corporate website and the introduction of its digitalization projects. 
The awards ceremony, hosted by Turkish Cargo in Istanbul, was attended by Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk, Turkish Technology CEO Serdar Gürbüz, and industry stakeholders. In the first part of the program, Turkish Cargo officially launched its renewed corporate website. Digital transformation projects developed in cooperation with Turkish Technology, aimed at systemizing operations, planning, and tariff management processes, were presented to the guests by Serdar Gürbüz. Presenting digitalization projects that directly impact field operations to industry stakeholders through first-hand sources not only establishes a shared understanding of operational processes but also creates a strong foundation for implementing solutions in a faster and more efficient manner across the industry. 
During his speech at the ceremony, Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk stated: 
“At a time when global trade and logistics flows are being reshaped, Turkish Cargo continues to position itself at the center of this transformation with its strong infrastructure and extensive flight network. We sustain the performance we deliver not only through our expert workforce and advanced technological infrastructure, but also through the close collaboration model we have established with our stakeholders. In this direction, while planning our infrastructure and digital transformation investments, we focus on strengthening the operational efficiency of our business partners in the field. Our renewed corporate website is also an important step within this approach, bringing planning, reservation, and tracking processes together at a single point to provide a faster and more predictable operational experience. 
As Turkish Cargo, we place great importance on directly sharing and jointly developing the solutions we implement together with our business partners. Therefore, coming together through this awards ceremony is extremely valuable for us. We would like to thank all our agencies for their contributions and hope that our collaboration will continue to grow even stronger in the coming period.” 
In the continuation of the program, plaques were presented to the agencies that collaborated most extensively with Turkish Cargo in 2025 in recognition of their contributions. While 14 awards out of a total of 40 categories were presented on stage, the highest-performing agencies were also specially recognized. 
Transportation agencies awarded across Türkiye, Istanbul, and Anatolia: 
<ul> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Agency of the Year – 1st Place: YEDİTEPE TAŞIMACILIK</li> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Agency of the Year – 2nd Place: DSV HAVA VE DENİZ TAŞIMACILIĞI</li> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Agency of the Year – 3rd Place: KLN ASAV</li> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Digitalization Award: MAURICE WARD LOJISTIK LTD STI</li> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Project Collaboration Award: FEDEX</li> <li>2025 Türkiye Outbound Rising Star Agency Award: BARSAN GLOBAL LOJISTIK A.S.</li> <li>2025 Istanbul Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: KLN ASAV</li> <li>2025 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: DSV HAVA VE DENİZ TAŞIMACILIĞI</li> <li>2025 Ankara Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING</li> <li>2025 Antalya Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: DSV HAVA VE DENİZ TAŞIMACILIĞI</li> <li>2025 Çukurova Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: DSV HAVA VE DENİZ TAŞIMACILIĞI</li> <li>2025 İzmir Regional Directorate Agency of the Year – 1st Place: YEDİTEPE TAŞIMACILIK</li> <li>2025 Domestic Transportation Agency of the Year Award: LOOMIS GÜVENLİK HİZMETLERİ</li> <li>2025 AJet Transportation Agency of the Year Award: KLN ASAV</li> </ul>  
At the event, which brought together nearly 200 IATA agencies and Turkish Cargo executives, six airline tickets were awarded to guests through a raffle draw. The evening concluded following the stage program celebrating the achievements of the award recipients. 

Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, introduced TK Auto, a logistics product specially developed for the sensitive and time-critical transportation needs of the Automotive industry, at a launch event held during the Air Cargo China exhibition. Comprising two segments, TK Auto provides fast and reliable transportation solutions for different operational requirements through its Auto Part and Auto Finished options.  
 
TK Auto Part has been designed for the fast, reliable, and flexible transportation of critical Automotive components required in both manufacturing and aftermarket operations, including engine and transmission components, braking systems, airbags, and electric vehicle equipment. Shipments within this service scope are handled with priority loading procedures compared to general cargo, helping ensure the uninterrupted continuity of production processes.  
TK Auto Finished has been developed for the transportation of motorized passenger cars, electric vehicles, prototype and test vehicles, as well as luxury and premium segment Automobiles, in addition to special vehicles such as motorcycles, ATVs, Sea-Doos, and Ski-Doos. Going beyond standard cargo processes, this service provides expert team support, enhanced operational processes, and tailored vehicle transportation solutions: 
 
Special loading plans and expert team support: Before each shipment, loading scenarios tailored to the specific type of vehicle are prepared. Certified Loadmaster teams manage the loading, securing, and unloading processes of vehicles on-site, ensuring that the operational plan is implemented correctly in the field. All processes are carried out in accordance with sensitive handling techniques and operational control procedures.  
 
Secure storage and priority operation with the LUXE service: Vehicles within the LUXE service developed for high-value Automobiles are stored in specially secured areas at the SMARTIST facility. Critical steps in the operational process are documented through photographic recording. Supported by priority loading applications within its speed-focused services, this solution provides additional assurance and operational visibility in vehicle transportation that requires special care. 
 
Operational control strengthened through digitalized processes: Reservations for Automotive spare Parts shipments can be easily made via the TKGO platform and digital sales channels. For finished vehicle transportation, pre-booking processes are accelerated through customized volume calculations.  
 
Commenting on the launch, Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer, Ali Türk said: “In Automotive logistics, need-specific solutions are as important as speed. Therefore, in developing TK Auto, we aimed to provide an end-to-end structure capable of meeting the diverse operational requirements of the Automotive industry. In this way, we are able to effectively manage sensitive processes ranging from time-critical spare Parts transportation that supports production continuity to high-value vehicle operations. While our reservation processes are supported by digital integration, our on-site operations are carried out by expert teams and defined procedures. With this dedicated structure of TK Auto, we provide not only the speed requirements of the Automotive industry but also production continuity and greater visibility in transportation processes. As Turkish Cargo, we will continue to provide reliable solutions to the evolving needs of our business Partners through our extensive flight network, modern infrastructure, and expertise in special cargo transportation.”  
 
TK Auto, which extends Turkish Cargo’s expertise in value-added air cargo transportation to Automotive logistics, aims to contribute to the Automotive industry by supporting speed, reliability, and operational visibility across all processes from production to delivery, while further advancing Turkish Cargo’s expertise in special cargo operations.