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Suara.com - PT Gapura Angkasa and Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, have officially signed a cooperation agreement for Section 5 – Cargo Handling Services at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). The agreement marks a further strengthening of the partnership between the two companies in supporting international air cargo operations in Indonesia.
Under the agreement, PT Gapura Angkasa will provide cargo handling services for Turkish Cargo in accordance with the scope of services, procedures, and operational standards agreed upon by both parties.
The provision of services at CGK and DPS carries strategic importance, as both airports serve as major international aviation gateways in Indonesia. The Cargo services at the two locations are expected to support Turkish Cargo’s operational requirements while contributing to stronger international air cargo connectivity and logistics networks.
The partnership with Turkish Cargo also further expands PT Gapura Angkasa’s international Cargo Terminal Operator (CTO) services portfolio. To support these operations, the company leverages its operational network, experienced workforce, and capabilities in ground handling and cargo handling, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, security, service quality, and compliance with applicable aviation operational standards.
Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk said: "Indonesia is an important part of our global air cargo network. Our partnership with Gapura Angkasa supports our operations at Soekarno-Hatta and Denpasar, helping us deliver consistent, seamless service to customers across the region. At Turkish Cargo, strong cargo handling partnerships are essential to that commitment, and we look forward to building on our collaboration with Gapura Angkasa going forward."
“This partnership with Turkish Cargo represents an important milestone for PT Gapura Angkasa as we continue to strengthen our position as a strategic partner for international airlines in Indonesia, particularly in cargo handling services. We see the continued development of the aviation and logistics industries as an opportunity to further enhance our capabilities, operational readiness, and service quality, enabling PT Gapura Angkasa to provide increasingly reliable support while contributing to stronger domestic and international air cargo connectivity,” said Ichwan F. Agus, Chief Executive Officer of PT Gapura Angkasa.
“The signing of this agreement forms part of Gapura Angkasa’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with international airlines while further developing its cargo handling business. In line with the evolving aviation and logistics landscape, the company continues to enhance its operational readiness and service quality to address increasingly dynamic customer requirements,” said Denny Perdana Wirawan, Chief Commercial Officer of PT Gapura Angkasa.
The agreement, signed in Istanbul, is also expected to provide a strong foundation for a long-term business relationship between PT Gapura Angkasa and Turkish Cargo and to open further opportunities for broader collaboration in the future.
About PT Gapura Angkasa
PT Gapura Angkasa is a provider of ground handling, cargo & warehousing, and other aviation support services, including Learning Centre, logistics, and Airport VIP Services (JOUMPA). Serving various domestic and international airlines across its operational network, Gapura Angkasa is committed to upholding safety, security, service quality, professionalism, and compliance with applicable standards.
About Turkish Cargo
Operating with the fleet of Turkish Airlines, including 566 aircraft (passenger aircraft and 28 freighters), Turkish Cargo provides air cargo service to more than 370 destinations, 113 of which are cargo destinations in 134 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.turkishcargo.com/en or our 24/7 Call Center: +90 850 333 0 77. ***
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