| The Dutch cargo hub at Maastricht Aachen Airport has confirmed the return of a twice weekly Quito-Miami-Maastricht-Istanbul route operated by Turkish Cargo |
| Turkish Cargo has returned to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) with two weekly flights citing MST’s excellent ground handling and efficiency as key reasons why it has returned. The flights will transport flowers, other perishable goods and general cargo as MST’s certification as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) allows for goods to move faster through its customs, due to the strict security procedures and requirements in place. “Our specialized in-house cargo hub was chosen for its fast and efficient service, a one-stop shop model that bolsters our handling capacity and customized provisions,” said Dean Boljuncic, Head of Commercial Development, MST. “We are proud of our team’s efforts to earn this reputation for excellent handling that is seeing Turkish cargo return to Maastricht; to be competitive we rely on our dedicated team of cargo specialists to offer flexibility and high-quality service.” The Royal Schiphol Group invested in 40 percent of MST in 2023, as the cargo hub has historically been known to get shipments to the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer, as quick as Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Due to MST’s location directly next to the highway, and minimal dwell times, flowers are being trucked within two hours after landing at the airport. “Our customer-orientated approach along with our cooperation and operational excellence are qualities that we pride ourselves in and we are proud that these qualities have encouraged Turkish Cargo to rejoin,” said Boljuncic. “Two years ago, we received the excellence award from Turkish Airlines and its amazing to see the airline return because of our operational excellence.” MST has no slot restrictions, and the airport looks to use its well-connected location to maintain steady cargo volume growth this year. |
