Turkish Cargo obtains the AEO certificate

Sep 17, 2018: In a recent major move, Turkish Cargo has obtained the “Authorized Economic Operator Certificate’’.

The certificate is issued to enable the companies to engage in trade operations more rapidly and reliably in international arena.

The Istanbul-based carrier proved became the first and only air cargo carrier to take advantage of this certificate across Turkey.

The certificate was issued to the carrier following the consultations between the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey and the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

“The entity, entitled to obtain the certificate, fulfills many requirements, prescribed under the applicable customs regulations, by means of the simplified methods. Achieving to add this new competence to the existing ones, Turkish Cargo aims to enhance its successful performance, demonstrated in the recent years, even further,” stated the carrier through a statement.

Among the many benefits that come with this certification, the main benefit is rapid shipment advantage while reducing its costs.

Further, it will ‘eliminate loss of time and labor thanks to on-site customs clearance procedures’; and also help to more rapidly finalise the processes, to be carried out to venture into new markets.