Dresden’s version of Silicon Valley, Silicon Saxony (a term first appearing in Time magazine back in 1998, but apparently not quite reaching the same level of visibility as its namesake despite being Europe’s largest cluster of IT and microelectronics companies – over 600 in total), recently welcomed its first airline to the fold. A long-term German expert in the international transport of semiconductor equipment and goods (from wafers to microchips), it comes as no surprise that this is should be Lufthansa Cargo. The move to become a Silicon Saxony member brings the airline in closer contact with the many players in the high-tech industry and enables knowledge exchange to ensure that these sensitive and valuable shipments are carried safely and reliably to their end destinations.
Carolin Gerstenmaier, Head of Industry Development at Lufthansa Cargo, explained: “The semiconductor industry is characterized by highly sensitive, time-critical supply chains. Our customers expect reliable, flexible logistics solutions – and this is precisely where we want to continuously develop through active exchange. With our expertise in international air freight, we want to help make logistics processes along the value chain even more resilient and efficient. In doing so, we are supporting our mission: Enabling Global Business.”
Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director of Silicon Saxony, enthused: “We are delighted to welcome Lufthansa Cargo, one of the world’s leading companies in the air freight sector, as a new member of the Silicon Saxony high-tech network. This partnership will enable us to strengthen our focus on transport and logistics. Reliable and efficient logistics are a decisive competitive factor for the globally interconnected semiconductor industry. The exchange with Lufthansa Cargo opens up new perspectives on intelligent supply chains and resilient infrastructures. Together, we want to work on further improving Saxony’s international position as a technology location and further improving the conditions for research, development, and production.”
