Three Awards at Once for Yeditepe, Powering İzmir’s Wings
Yeditepe Cargo, the leading air cargo company in the Aegean Region, was awarded First Place in the Aegean Region by Turkish Airlines (THY), Pegasus Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Receiving awards simultaneously from three major airlines, Yeditepe Cargo once again proved its leadership based on tonnage and profitability performance.
This achievement further reinforced Yeditepe Cargo’s strong position in the air freight sector across the Aegean Region.
“We are ambitious in the Aegean Region”
Founder and General Manager Alp Tuğhan stated that winning awards from three airlines in İzmir is a great source of pride, emphasizing that Yeditepe rightfully earned first place thanks to its tonnage and profitability figures.
“We are ambitious in the Aegean Region. Air transportation is preferred due to its speed and security,” Tuğhan said.
Services Across All Transport Modes
Tuğhan noted that Yeditepe operates not only in air freight but also in sea, rail and road transportation.
“We have special agreements with customs airports worldwide and operate as an IATA-certified agent. Air cargo stands out for speed, safety and control.”
Critical Shipments with Special Permits
Thanks to special authorizations, Yeditepe carries urgent cargo, weapons, perishable food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The company also handles blood sample transportation for Ege University and Dokuz Eylül University.
Turkey Ranks Second in Air Cargo Profitability
According to 2014 data, Turkey ranks second globally in logistics revenue after the USA, with air cargo export revenues reaching USD 10.5 billion.
30% Growth and New Offices
Yeditepe Cargo planned to close 2015 with 30% growth, open an Ankara office in 2016, and expand internationally with a Miami office.
High Sensitivity in Cold Chain Logistics
Yeditepe transports leading Aegean food producers’ goods worldwide without breaking the cold chain, supported by in-house fisheries and quality engineers.