Emirates SkyCargo has launched AI Tech, a dedicated logistics product designed to transport critical artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including server racks, semiconductors, GPUs and specialist manufacturing equipment.
The new offering combines priority loading, specialised handling and proactive shipment monitoring through the airline’s command centre in Dubai, providing customers with greater control over the transportation of high-value and time-sensitive technology equipment.
As global investment in AI accelerates, demand for transporting increasingly sophisticated computing infrastructure is growing. Large-scale technology deployments often involve high-value shipments, compressed delivery schedules and specific handling requirements, creating additional complexity for logistics providers.
AI Tech aims to address these challenges through globally standardised operating procedures, enhanced shipment oversight and proactive customer coordination throughout the transportation process.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President at Emirates SkyCargo, said: “Behind every AI breakthrough is physical infrastructure that needs to arrive safely and on time. AI Tech is designed to give customers confidence that their critical equipment will move seamlessly across our network, supported by operational oversight and proactive communication.
“In July alone, we transported more than 700 tonnes of AI infrastructure across our global network, and demand has continued to grow. As this sector expands, our ambition is to become the carrier of choice for companies operating across the AI ecosystem.”
The product includes dedicated handling procedures to maintain equipment orientation and minimise damage risks, priority loading and scheduling for time-critical shipments, and airport-to-airport visibility through milestone monitoring at the Dubai command centre.
Additional services include proactive customer communication, coordination throughout the shipment journey and specialist project cargo support for oversized and heavy equipment.
Developed using Emirates SkyCargo’s experience transporting AI-related hardware between manufacturing centres and major technology markets, AI Tech is available across its global network for most AI-related cargo, including chips, semiconductors and server racks. More specialised manufacturing equipment will be subject to advance assessments of station capabilities to ensure handling requirements can be accommodated.
The launch is supported by the airline’s expanding freighter fleet and wider network. By March 2027, Emirates SkyCargo expects to operate 23 dedicated freighters, providing additional main-deck capacity for tall and dense server racks, some weighing more than 3.5 tonnes.
