Turkish Cargo, the global airfreight division of Turkish Airlines, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Cargo Airline of the Year – Global” at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards, one of the most respected recognitions in the air cargo industry.
The ceremony took place on June 3 in Munich, Germany, as part of Air Cargo Europe, the industry’s largest global gathering of logistics and air freight professionals. Organised by Air Cargo Week, the awards are widely regarded as the “Oscars” of the sector.
The accolade was determined through a combination of votes from industry professionals and evaluation by an independent panel of judges. It reflects Turkish Cargo’s excellence in areas such as operational performance, customer satisfaction, digital innovation, global network expansion, and adherence to international safety standards.
Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines, commented:
“We are truly honoured to be recognised 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 this latest recognition reinforcing its leadership vision, Turkish Cargo continues to set benchmarks in the global airfreight industry. Supported by its state-of-the-art cargo hub SMARTIST, advanced digital systems, a modern freighter fleet, and an expanding global network, the airline remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in air cargo logistics.