FRA Connect · Istanbul
Istanbul (IST) Logistics — linked to Frankfurt
Istanbul (IST) — bridge between Europe and Asia, Turkish Airlines mega-hub with strong cargo growth. FRA Connect coordinates IST ↔ FRA import/export, on-board courier and multimodal special runs.
- FRA ↔ IST express & special runs
- Eurasia hub, TK & cross-trade
- Import & export pickup across Europe
- On-board courier from FRA or hub
IST · Terminal flow
01 Import
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02 Customs
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03 Release
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04 On-carriage
Istanbul (IST): pre-carriage, on-carriage and special runs aligned with local processes.
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24-Hour Service
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Clients
Import at IST cargo
Pickup at new IST freight terminal with links to German industrial sites.
On-board courier via IST
Handcarry routing via Istanbul for Middle East and Central Asia.
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Typical deployments
Import on-carriage IST
Terminal Cargo Terminal — dedicated transport after release.
Export pre-carriage IST
Shipper pickup, delivery before cut-off.
AOG IST
Spare part express from terminal to workshop.
Terminal transfer
Transfer between terminal, ramp and forwarder warehouse at Istanbul.
Vehicle overview
Sprinter special runup to 1.2 t · 8 EP
Urgent parts IST
3.5 t / 7.49 tup to 3 t · 15 EP
Pallets & KLT
Truck solo 7.5–12 tup to 10 t · 33 EP
Industry & air freight
CurtainsiderOversized cargo
Machinery & plants
Transit times
| Route | Express | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal → 50 km | 45–60 min | 60–90 min |
| Terminal → DE | On request | By route |
| FRA ↔ IST | Corridor-dependent | Plannable |
Popular routes
Airport context
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Istanbul (IST)
Istanbul (IST): pre-carriage, on-carriage and special runs aligned with local processes.
Cargo TerminalIndustry solutions
Forwarders
Istanbul (IST): pre-carriage, on-carriage and special runs aligned with local processes.
Airline & handling
Terminal feeder and ramp transfers.
Industrial importers
On-carriage from terminal to plants.
Documents & processes
- CMR / consignment noteInternational road transport — EU and third countries.
- MAWB / HAWBAir freight docs — aligned with forwarder.
- Customs documentsImport/export — broker coordination.
- POD / proof of deliveryDigital delivery confirmation on completion.
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Client feedback
★★★★★"On-carriage from IST — MAWB release and vehicle in sync."
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Service metrics
24/7
Dispatch
Dispatch around the clock — including weekends and public holidays
FRA
Location
Operational base at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
< 15 Min.
Response
Dispatch feedback on urgent jobs within minutes
LBA-trained
LBA
Processes aligned with aviation security requirements
Service coverage
Rhine-MainKelsterbach, Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Mainz
GermanyNationwide special runs from FRA
EuropeEU corridors from Germany
ChinaImport on-carriage after FRA arrival
SLA overview
| Service | Response | Pickup | Updates |
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| Express / AOG | < 15 min | After release | Live dispatch |
| Same-day | < 30 min | Same day | ETA notification |
| Standard special run | < 2 hrs | After planning | Digital POD |
| Air freight feeder | MAWB-synced | Cut-off-oriented | Terminal status |
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Network FRA ↔ Istanbul
- FRA
- Kelsterbach
- Mainz
- Darmstadt
- Hamburg
- München
- Berlin
- +8 more locations
24/7
Emergency logistics
Production stop, AOG or machine failure in IST — our emergency dispatch prioritizes your job.
- Hotline / inquiry — shipment data, urgency, destination
- Immediate dispatch — next available vehicle
- Priority route — direct run without detour
- POD & escalation — completion to your contacts
Airport trucking IST
Feeder at Istanbul — terminal, warehouse, distribution.
- MAWB-synced
- Cut-off pre-carriage
- On-carriage after customs
LBA & X-ray information
Security-relevant shipments in IST — transportable chains under aviation security regulations.
- Coordination with RA / KC
- X-ray screening and documented handover
- No undocumented chain break
FAQ — digital & process
DigitalHow do I track my shipment IST?
Dispatch reports ETA and status — active monitoring for express and AOG.
SLACan I agree fixed SLAs?
Yes — for recurring volumes with defined response and pickup times.
ForwarderDo you work with our forwarder?
Coordination via MAWB/HAWB and pre-alert — process-dependent.
Local FAQ
Pre-carriage at IST?
Istanbul (IST): pre-carriage, on-carriage and special runs aligned with local processes.
On-carriage from IST?
Terminal pickup after release — direct delivery.
X-ray cargo?
Yes — LBA-compliant with RA/KC.
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Hub Air Freight
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Hub LBA, X-Ray & Security Transport
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Hub Special Transport Germany
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Topic Airport Transport
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Destination Amsterdam
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Destination Berlin Brandenburg Flughafen (BER)
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Destination Bremen Flughafen (BRE)
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Destination Brussels
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Destination Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL)
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Destination Paris
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Service Airport trucking
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Service Air freight
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Service Special DE
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FAQ
Pickup at IST — how fast?
Same-day and express — 24/7 dispatch from FRA.
Customs and cargo X-ray?
Coordination via FRA Connect at FRA home base and partners at destination hub.
Airport transfers?
Yes — between terminal, forwarder and ramp at each hub.
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