Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its latest product, TechLift, which it hopes will greatly enhance air cargo transportation for the full spectrum of the semiconductor industry.

Designed to meet specialised handling and logistics requirements, TechLift offers protection including targeted shock absorption for all ground and aircraft equipment while moving all types of semiconductor products.

This includes integrated circuits, chipsets, microchips, urgent semiconductor manufacturing machinery, as well as capital and testing equipment, doped chemicals, cutting, stripping, and etching wafers.

Mark Drusch, chief officer of cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, commented: “Nearly every aspect of modern-day life relies on semiconductors – from smartphones to data centres and cloud computing, to automotive, electric vehicles and industrial applications, and now, to an ever-increasing extent, AI and the Internet of Things.

“For all these applications to function correctly, semiconductors must be delivered in pristine condition. Their transport is best carried out by established cargo professionals, as it demands absolute precision, expertise, and highly trained staff.”

The new TechLift product allows for a higher loading priority, use of approved data loggers, and specialised handling techniques in accordance with commodity-specific operational guidelines.

It also provides protection from adverse weather conditions and can be combined with three AirPlus Solutions. First, Q-Climate, which maintains optimal temperatures and uses refrigerated trucks with extra shock absorption to minimise movement during ground transfers in Doha.

In addition, Q-Plus, for higher loading priority as well as Q-Prime, the highest priority on capacity constrained flights with the benefit of continuous monitoring by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Control Tower.

Drusch added: “Qatar Airways Cargo has invested heavily in the latest high-tech equipment to create the best conditions for semiconductor transportation. We operate shock-absorbing 20-ft and 40-ft transport dollies in Doha, allowing us to offer a 90-minute minimum connection time and quick ramp transfer.

“Our extensive network enables full global reach. Whatever your semiconductor shipping requirements, I am convinced that no one does it better than Qatar Airways Cargo’s TechLift team.”