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Enhancing pharma logistics capabilities
With its 63 TK Pharma High Quality Stations integrated into a global network serving more than 350 destinations, Turkish Cargo continues to enhance its ability to deliver healthcare products safely and reliably, contributing to the continuity of medical supply chains worldwide.
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urkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, continues to strengthen its leadership in the global pharmaceutical logistics market with the expansion of its TK Pharma High Quality Station network. Now covering 63 TK Pharma High Quality Stations worldwide, the network further enhances the carrier’s ability to meet the growing demand for the safe and reliable transportation of temperature- sensitive healthcare products within the scope of the TK Pharma Extra product.
New TK Pharma High Quality Station in Ho Chi Minh City The latest addition to the network is Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam’s largest commercial hub. The station has been classified as a TK Pharma High Quality facility, offering advanced cold chain handling and seamless connectivity with Turkish Cargo’s global operations. This development ensures that pharmaceutical shipments to and from the region are managed in accordance with the highest quality and safety standards.
TK Pharma High Quality Stations are facilities that offer highly specialised pharmaceutical handling services and represent stations where TK Pharma Extra products are available at both origin and destination points. These stations are determined based on strict pharma station capability evaluations in line with IATA CEIV Pharma and GDP guidelines.
Comprehensive solutions with TK Pharma
TK Pharma is a key product family within Turkish Cargo’s special cargo product portfolio. It is designed to address the complex requirements of pharmaceutical shipments through three specialised tiers. TK Pharma Standard: ■
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Supporting the global healthcare supply chain with high-quality stations worldwide. ■
dedicated temperature-controlled storage
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trained special operations team 24/7 customer service
available across the entire TK Pharma network/TK Pharma Stations
TK Pharma Extra: ■
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all features offered for TK Pharma Standard
pharma control tower
cool dolly service for tarmac transportation at HUB
dedicated ramp transfer at HUB
customised pharma SOP/QA (standard operating procedure/quality agreement)
available only between TK Pharma High Quality Stations
TK Pharma Advanced: ■
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■ priority handling and high loading priority
all features offered for TK Pharma Standard
pharma control tower dedicated ramp transfer at HUB
customised pharma SOP/QA (standard operating procedure/quality agreement) specialised container team
battery replacement and re-icing service in IST
consultancy for transportation method and process
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TK active container checklist from departure to destination
All TK Pharma services are performed in full compliance with IATA CEIV Pharma and GDP standards, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence across the designated network.
Infrastructure and technology driving healthcare logistics Turkish Cargo’s pharma operations are supported by SMARTIST, its advanced cargo hub at Istanbul Airport. The Temperature Controlled Centre (TCC) at SMARTIST offers 4,518m² of multi-zone cold storage and is monitored through IoT- based systems to ensure real-time tracking of shipment conditions.
Under the SMARTIST 2.0 expansion project, cold chain capacity will be doubled, supported by AI-powered anomaly detection, dynamic load planning, and increased automation to optimise operational efficiency. These investments underscore Turkish Cargo’s commitment to combining infrastructure, digitalisation and operational expertise to support the global healthcare supply chain. ●
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