Turkish Cargo records 8.8% overall tonnage increase, Africa records 5.3% surge

November 19, 2019: According to World Air Cargo Data’s (WACD) September data, Turkish Cargo grew significantly with a tonnage increase of 8.8 percent in a sector wherein the global air cargo market shrank by -5.4 percent. The cumulative contraction in the global air cargo market was -5.0 percent.

On the basis of the tonnage sold, the carrier has grown by 11.1 percent in America, 9.7 percent in the Far East Region, 8.7 percent in Europe, 7.9 percent in the Middle East, and 5.3 percent in Africa.   

In addition to the flag-carrier Turkish Airlines' cargo-carrying capacity, Turkish Cargo performs direct cargo flights to 88 destinations with its cargo aircraft fleet. It has achieved sustainable growth through its current infrastructure and newly made investment that has continued to increase its capacity through successful operations in over 300 destinations constituting its current flight network. 

Turkish Cargo serves 126 countries keeps raising its success bar by combining its broad range of services and operational capabilities with Turkey's unique geographical advantages.