Turkish Airlines announces second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal

Turkish Airlines has announced the second phase of its SmartIST air cargo terminal and a new e-commerce facility to further support Turkish Cargo’s business growth. Turkish said the next development stage of SmartIST will enable the terminal to reach an annual capacity of 4.5 m tons. Work is planned to be completed gradually during the 2027-2028 period. Inaugurated in February 2022, SmartIST currently has an annual handling capacity of 2.2 m tonnes. The facility includes specialised facilities such as temperature-controlled cold storage zones, dedicated pharmaceutical areas and designated sections for hazardous and radioactive materials. Turkish is also planning a new e-commerce complex, to enter service this year. The airline said the facility would support its e-commerce door-to-door delivery service, as per a report.