DHL-Turkish Cargo deal could see significant jump in Istanbul-bound air freight

DHL Global Forwarding has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Cargo, the freight division of flag carrier Turkish Airlines The deal “will not only further improve each other’s operational efficiency, but also enhance Istanbul’s potential to become a leading logistics hub for the world,” according to DHL. The MoU means DHL will use SMARTIST, “the mega cargo facility of Turkish Cargo at Istanbul Airport”, in turn meaning  significant jump in the volume of the air cargo going through the former Constantinople. “The combination of Turkish Cargo’s intercontinental air cargo network with Türkiye’s unique geographical advantages, enables