Turkish Cargo, a solution partner in the global air cargo industry, is setting new benchmarks for quality in pharmaceutical and medical logistics. The introduction of its innovative products—TK Pharma Standard, TK Pharma Extra, and TK Pharma Advanced—aims to meet customer expectations by offering flexible solutions for pharmaceutical and medical consignments across various categories.

Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer of Turkish Airlines said, “We are proud to be a trusted solution partner, which has helped us achieve a market share of 7 percent in the global air transportation of pharmaceuticals and medical products. We, as Turkish Cargo, are making innovative investments for the purpose of not only solidifying such trust but also adapting to the dynamics of the ever-growing healthcare industry. With the new offers, Turkish Cargo is committed to providing its business partners with more assurance, transparency, and better visibility for an enhanced quality and widened range of services." 

Turkish Cargo's TK Pharma Standard ensures the shipment of temperature-sensitive cargo in compliance with industry requirements. The product features expert handling, high loading priority, dedicated temperature-controlled storage, a trained operations team, and 24/7 customer services, available throughout the entire TK Pharma Network.

Designed for pharmaceuticals and medical products with higher sensitivity to temperature and time, TK Pharma Extra utilizes passive packaging methods. It provides extra protection during apron transportation through the use of temperature-controlled dollies. Consignments are monitored from departure to destination by the 24/7 Pharma Control Tower. TK Pharma Extra is exclusively available at 'TK Pharma High-Quality Stations' audited and approved by the TK Cargo Pharma quality team.

Turkish Cargo's TK Pharma Advanced offers advanced solutions for protecting the cold chain. It allows consignments to be carried with near-zero risk against temperature deviation using active temperature-controlled or hybrid/advanced passive containers. The cargo is transported at a fixed temperature between -70°C / +30°C, based on customer requests. The expert team dedicated to TK Pharma Advanced manages transportation processes and provides consultancy service for container leasing.

Turkish Cargo provides optimal conditions for pharmaceuticals and medical products. SMARTIST TCC, fully dedicated to TK Pharma, holds an IATA CEIV Pharma certificate and operates at GDP standards. The carrier diligently transports all pharmaceuticals and medical consignments in compliance with industry requirements. Turkish Cargo further offers temperature-controlled build-up and breakdown, as well as automated ULD storage for pharmaceutical and healthcare shipments in TCC. 

SMARTIST, equipped with smart technologies such as Automatic Storage Systems and Robotic Process Automation, takes the unique service quality of Turkish Cargo to a higher level in terms of operational speed and quality.

Temperature-controlled dollies play a crucial role in protecting pharmaceuticals and medical products during the apron handling process between the TCC and the aircraft.