With the increasing need for semiconductors and the growing pressure on manufacturing to deliver a faultless supply chain, Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new air freight service to approach the unique requirements of global semiconductor supply chains.

The integrator noted that the new air freight service will support its customers with improved visibility, security, reduced risks and automated processes. The offering is based on the ‘SemiconChain’ quality standard that guarantees process standardisation, continuous improvement, and service excellence across its network.

“The SemiconChain network is global and built around 25 key industry locations. Each location operates under the integration of the global quality standards ISO 9001-2015 and IATF 16949. The entire network is fully implemented, audited and certified to ensure full compliance of the service offering.”

Kuehne+Nagel believes that, whilst the expanding digital ecosystem continues to drive strong semiconductor growth over the long term, many industries can be severely affected by disruptions and unstable supply chains. As such, the company has placed particular importance on time-defined services for the new air freight offering, especially for time-critical, out-of-hours situations.

“Our new service will help customers navigate the semiconductor market’s volatility and nuances, ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain,” said Barry O’Dowd, global head of hgh-tech at Kuehne+Nagel.

“The key differentiator of the new offering is the SemiconChain quality standard that provides the utmost reliability and security to our customers. I am pleased that the initial feedback out of validation sessions with leading semicon industry stakeholders is very positive.”