Turkish Cargo has selected Lödige Industries to implement the next stage of automation at its SMARTIST cargo facility located at Istanbul Airport. This strategic expansion is designed to significantly increase the hub's annual cargo handling capacity, moving from its current 2.0 million tonnes to an ambitious 4.5 million tonnes. The primary objective of this upgrade is to address the growing global demand for air cargo services and to strengthen Istanbul's position as a critical international air freight hub.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, this expansion signifies enhanced capacity and potentially improved efficiency for air cargo movements through Istanbul. Increased capacity at a major hub like Istanbul can lead to better slot availability, reduced transit times, and more reliable service for shipments destined for or originating from the region. This development could also support the growth of e-commerce logistics, which heavily relies on efficient air cargo operations.
