KUEHNE+NAGEL, the world's largest third-party logistics provider and air freight intermediary in revenue, revealed that it is expanding its around-the-world air charter service to accommodate the growing demand from the semiconductor industry, reports New York's FreightWaves.
This Swiss freight forwarding behemoth utilises two Boeing 747-8 freighters, operating under a dedicated transport agreement with Atlas Air.
One of these freighters will now be employed for two additional weekly routes, connecting Atlanta and Chicago to Amsterdam, and on to Taipei.
Kuehne+Nagel had previously identified air transport for semiconductors as a new area for growth due to the intricacies of the supply chain, which make it a high-margin business.
In December, the company introduced a specialised product tailored to the unique needs of the semiconductor industry, incorporating security measures and stringent quality standards to ensure reliability.
Taiwan stands as a global hub for semiconductor production, contributing to 20 per cent of all microchips manufactured worldwide.
Moreover, there are numerous companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg that rely on semiconductors in their products.
'Developing and offering logistics solutions for the semiconductor industry is part of our Strategic Roadmap 2026. By introducing these two new connections, we can support our customers better and facilitate future growth in the sector,' said K+N air freight head Yngve Ruud.
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This Swiss freight forwarding behemoth utilises two Boeing 747-8 freighters, operating under a dedicated transport agreement with Atlas Air.
One of these freighters will now be employed for two additional weekly routes, connecting Atlanta and Chicago to Amsterdam, and on to Taipei.
Kuehne+Nagel had previously identified air transport for semiconductors as a new area for growth due to the intricacies of the supply chain, which make it a high-margin business.
In December, the company introduced a specialised product tailored to the unique needs of the semiconductor industry, incorporating security measures and stringent quality standards to ensure reliability.
Taiwan stands as a global hub for semiconductor production, contributing to 20 per cent of all microchips manufactured worldwide.
Moreover, there are numerous companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg that rely on semiconductors in their products.
'Developing and offering logistics solutions for the semiconductor industry is part of our Strategic Roadmap 2026. By introducing these two new connections, we can support our customers better and facilitate future growth in the sector,' said K+N air freight head Yngve Ruud.
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