Turkey’s Source of Pride

Participating in the IDEF 2019 International Defense Industry Fair, Yeditepe Logistics Chairman Alp Tuğhan expressed his pride in Türkiye’s growing defense capabilities. Tuğhan emphasized that while the Turkish Armed Forces continue their effective fight against terrorism both domestically and across borders, the rapid development of the domestic and national defense industry stands out as a major source of pride. He highlighted that Turkish defense companies are now competing with global industry leaders, with several ranking among the world’s top 100 firms. Tuğhan also underlined Yeditepe Logistics’ commitment to representing Türkiye internationally. With the opening of Ankara and Dubai offices in 2016, the company set its goal to proudly carry the Turkish flag abroad. Operating with 100% Turkish capital, Yeditepe Logistics aims to become a globally recognized logistics company without compromising its core values, aligning its long-term vision with national pride and sustainable growth.

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.

Logistics Support from Yeditepe for SMEs in Europe

Yeditepe Taşımacılık introduced its services at the Logistech Fair held in İzmir in September 2023. Chairman Alp Tuğhan stated that the company ranked first on the Turkish Cargo list and third on the IATA list in the first eight months of the year. With new offices and vehicle investments in Germany and the Netherlands, Yeditepe now offers door-to-door delivery and cash-on-delivery services, aiming to support SMEs in European e-commerce markets.

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