Turkish Cargo, the fastest growing and thriving air cargo carrier of the world, attended the IFTEX (International Flower Trade Expo), held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, one of the prominent flower producers of the world.
Having attended the said exhibition, which is attended by more than 120 flower producers and international flower buyers on yearly basis, with its comprehensive and impressive booth therein, Turkish Cargo held momentous meetings with various producers and buyers, and hosted Mr. Ahmet Cemil Miroglu, the Ambassador of Turkey in Kenya. Some conversations were held with the Esteemed Ambassador in respect of performance of effectual logistic activities for the floriculture industry during the course of progress of the path, originating from Turkey, to the world.
Kenya, which has a tropical climate due to its geographical location, shines out with its flower production that is not only cost-effective and but also of good quality, and it exports flowers to all around the world by Turkish Cargo. Turkish Cargo operates direct air cargo shipments for 7 days a week to Nairobi, to which flights (pax) are operated also by Turkish Airlines on 7 days basis.
The flowers, arriving at the cargo terminal by air-conditioned vehicles, are shipped at 2°C + 8°C. If and when vegetables and fruits are also transported within the same shipment, then the flowers are loaded in different compartments in order for avoiding the flowers become affected by the ethylene gas, generated by such fruits and vegetables, during the flight, and thereby, any and all actions and measures are taken as required.
Assuming a key role in exportation of the values of the region to the world thanks to the special cargo service, it offers to its customers at the 53 destinations where it operates flights, Turkish Cargo creates unique logistics solutions by virtue of its extensive flight network and fleet.
