TK FRESH

With over 30 years of expertise in perishable cargo transportation, we carry flowers, vegetables and fruits, fresh or frozen meat/fish, chocolate, eggs, dairy products, and all other perishable shipments while preserving their original freshness.

Customized products

Temperature-controlled center

CEIV Fresh Certification

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Fast booking

A fast, practical, and user-friendly booking experience is provided for your perishable shipments via the TK GO platform.

350+ destinations

With the advantage of being the airline flying to the most countries worldwide, your perishable cargo is safely delivered to more than 350 destinations.

Dedicated TK Fresh facility

All operational processes are carried out in our 6,277 m² temperature-controlled facility in Istanbul, ensuring full cold-chain integrity.

Apron priority

In line with the LIFO (Last In First Out) principle, prioritized apron operations minimize exposure to external conditions.

IATA certified team

Perishable cargo operations are managed by expert, certified teams trained to handle products with maximum sensitivity.

Temperature controlled container

Upon customer request, active or advanced passive/hybrid temperature-controlled container options are offered between origin and destination.

Temperature controlled apron

In Istanbul, temperature-controlled apron vehicles can be provided upon request during transfers between aircraft and the TK Fresh facility.

Priority loading

Perishable shipments are prioritized during loading due to their sensitive nature.

Geographical advantage

Istanbul’s year-round moderate climate naturally reduces the risks during connecting flights for perishable cargo.

24/7 customer line

A dedicated customer service team provides uninterrupted support for all perishable cargo shipments.

Segregated storage

Perishable cargo items are separated by product type and stored at optimal temperatures in the TK Fresh facility.

Temperature controlled storage

Perishable cargo is kept within required temperature ranges in controlled rooms, ensuring cold-chain continuity.

Our advantages

Turkish Cargo ensures the high-sensitivity and time-critical transportation of perishables with industry-leading standards.

Fast booking

350+ destinations

Dedicated TK Fresh facility

Apron priority

IATA certified team

Temperature controlled container

Temperature controlled apron

Priority loading

Geographical advantage

24/7 customer line

Segregated storage

Temperature controlled storage

Available speed options

Your TK Fresh shipments can be combined with TK Premium or TK Urgent for the fastest possible delivery to the destination.

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temperature controlled center

TK Fresh facility

6,277 m² dedicated temperature-controlled storage and operational area

Automated storage

Temperature-controlled system with a capacity of over 200 ULDs

Product-specific segregated storage

Dedicated rooms for flowers, fruits-vegetables, fish, and meat

Dedicated acceptance gate

Specially designed acceptance gate and waiting area controlled between

Temperature-controlled preparation processes

Dedicated temperature-controlled operational handling

Specialized team

Certified and trained operational teams

Secure facility

One of the world’s most secure facilities with TAPA FSR A Certification

Charging stations

Dedicated stations for active containers

Cargo forward base

A facility located next to passenger aircraft parking positions, providing fast transfers via temperature-controlled rooms

TK Fresh facility

6,277 m² dedicated temperature-controlled storage and operational area

Automated storage

Temperature-controlled system with a capacity of over 200 ULDs

Product-specific segregated storage

Dedicated rooms for flowers, fruits-vegetables, fish, and meat

Dedicated acceptance gate

Specially designed acceptance gate and waiting area controlled between

Temperature-controlled preparation processes

Dedicated temperature-controlled operational handling

Specialized team

Certified and trained operational teams

Secure facility

One of the world’s most secure facilities with TAPA FSR A Certification

Charging stations

Dedicated stations for active containers

Cargo forward base

A facility located next to passenger aircraft parking positions, providing fast transfers via temperature-controlled rooms

Thermal Dolly

Temperature-controlled apron transport vehicle

Active temperature-controlled apron vehicles are used during transfers between the TK Fresh facility and aircraft to protect perishable products from external environmental conditions.

Temperature range

-20°C / +25°C

Loadability

1 PMC / PAG / PLA

Maximum load capacity

7.000 kg

Maximum pallet height

For LD* vehicles 160 cm, for MD* vehicles 250 cm

Temperature-controlled apron transport vehicle

TK Fresh network

As the airline flying to the most countries worldwide, we deliver your perishable cargo with its original freshness intact. You can access the capability map of our network stations here.