Istanbul, Turkey: Turkish Cargo has three pharma services for temperature-controlled transport and storage. TK Pharma Extra is aimed at pharmaceutical and medical products with a higher sensitivity to temperature and time that require passive packaging and extra protection during apron transport.
While they are on the apron, consignments are carried by temperature-controlled dollies and monitored from the point of departure to the destination by the 24/7 Pharma Control Tower. TK Pharma Extra is available only at “TK Pharma High-Quality Stations” that have been audited and approved by the carrier.
TK Pharma Advanced “provides the opportunity to consign with near-zero risk against temperature deviation” by using active temperature-controlled or hybrid/advanced passive containers. The cargo is carried at a fixed temperature between -70°C and +30°C, depending on the requests of the customers. There is also a dedicated team that manages the transportation process and provides the customers with a consultancy service in terms of container leasing.
Ali Türk, chief cargo officer of Turkish Airlines, said that the new product levels had been launched as the company “adapts to the dynamics of the ever-growing healthcare industry. “We are proud to be a trusted solution partner, which has helped us achieve a market share of 7 percent in the global air transportation of pharmaceuticals and medical products,” Türk said.
“We, as Turkish Cargo, are making innovative investments for the purpose of not only solidifying such trust but also adapting to the dynamics of the ever-growing healthcare industry. With the new offers, Turkish Cargo is committed to providing its business partners with more assurance, transparency, and better visibility for an enhanced quality and widened range of services.”
