2015 Pegasus First Place Award

EGE BASIN GROUP – Turkish Companies Offer Advantages in the Logistics Sector

editepe Cargo Founder and General Manager Alp Tuğhan stated that Turkish companies hold significant advantages in the logistics sector due to Türkiye’s strong geopolitical position. Emphasizing the speed advantage of air transport over sea freight, Tuğhan highlighted that products which may take months by ship can be delivered within days by air. He noted that speed and traceability are now critical, adding that Yeditepe Cargo has developed its own software system that allows customers to track shipments via mobile notifications, including location updates and delay information with visual support. Tuğhan also underlined that Yeditepe Cargo managed the pandemic successfully by becoming one of the first companies to disinfect export products and certify them as safe. Operating since 2005, Yeditepe Cargo provides services across Türkiye and internationally, specializing in perishable goods, live animal transport, and defense industry logistics, while maintaining strong partnerships with major airlines and supporting local capital and employment.

Dünya Newspaper – Rapidly Growing in the Air, Yeditepe Is on the Hunt for Companies Abroad

Yeditepe Taşımacılık achieved rapid growth in air cargo despite the pandemic with its specialized solutions for perishable goods and defense industry logistics. According to IATA rankings, the company is 1st in the Aegean and Ankara regions and 3rd in Türkiye. Chairman Alp Tuğhan stated that Yeditepe operates with 6 offices and 60 employees across Türkiye and is currently in talks with two companies abroad for potential acquisitions to strengthen its international presence. Tuğhan emphasized their annual 20% growth target, noting strong momentum in 2021 and reaching 2nd place in January IATA data. Key innovations include certified disinfection of cargo offered free of charge, transporting cargo in passenger cabins, PMC-certified armed escort logistics for defense shipments, and the use of advanced tracking devices monitoring temperature, pressure, and location in real time.

THY Aegean Region First Place Award

Yeditepe Taşımacılık was awarded First Place at the award ceremony organized by Turkish Airlines (THY) in 2014 for agencies with the highest transaction volume in the Aegean Region.