ISTANBUL
Turkish Cargo has launched freighter services to Senegal's capital, Dakar, according to a press release issued by Turkish Airlines Monday.
"Turkish Cargo strengthens its presence in Africa with the launch of weekly freighter services to Dakar as of May 18," Turkey's flag-carrier said in the statement.
It said that the launch marked the 10th freighter service to the continent as part of its expansion plans for Africa, and the 51st freighter destination across the globe.
"These all-cargo flights will supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the city as well," the statement added.
A brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo currently serves to 268 destinations -- 43 of which are in Africa -- in 109 countries by its 10 freighters and the belly capacities of Turkish Airlines’ 264 passenger aircraft
