--- title: "Data Center Logistics" description: "Flexport's Center of Excellence for Data Center Logistics provides white glove handling, TAPA Level A security, dangerous goods certification, and AI-audited customs filing for hyperscale and enterprise data center construction." language: en canonical: https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/industry/data-center-logistics/ lifecycle: live --- # Data Center Logistics ## Data center logistics built for the AI era The AI build-out is a $3 trillion investment cycle, and one late component can stall an entire data center. Flexport's Center of Excellence for Data Center Logistics moves those shipments with white glove handling and global reach. [Ship with Us](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/get-started/) ## Mission-critical freight requires a mission-critical partner Data center logistics isn't general freight. You're moving extreme-value components and hazardous materials against construction schedules where one missed delivery costs weeks. Flexport built a team of experts, and a solution for exactly that. **White glove handling for high-value cargo** — AI clusters are incredibly sensitive to vibration, and a single road bump can unseat expensive GPUs. Flexport provides white glove handling, shock and tilt monitoring, and certified asset-based carriers vetted to the standards hyperscalers require. **Dangerous goods and safety compliance** — Single racks can weigh 3,500 to 4,000 pounds and need dock-height assets, while high-power backup systems carry Class 9 lithium-ion batteries and liquid cooling fluids. Flexport holds Dangerous Goods, CTPAT, and TAPA Level A certification, the highest security level the Transportation Asset Protection Association offers. **Precision site sequencing** — Flexport manages highly sequenced deliveries so expensive components arrive exactly when the site is ready for installation, avoiding costly dock-drop bottlenecks and protecting your build timeline. **End-to-end security** — Our warehouse network covers all major hubs with full CCTV protection, with shock, tilt, and temperature monitoring throughout transit and a certified network of trucking carriers moving cargo safely. ## A build cycle with no margin for delay **$3T** — Global investment in the current AI infrastructure build-out cycle. **$1M+** — Cost of a single AI compute rack that must arrive intact. **57%** — Share of data center projects hit by construction delays in 2025. ## Global scale, white glove precision Flexport combines the reach of a global logistics platform with the specialized handling that mission-critical infrastructure demands. Our Center of Excellence for Data Center Logistics delivers end-to-end solutions across ocean, air, and ground. ## 98%+ on-time air performance for high-tech goods Flexport delivers 98%+ on-time performance for the world's most demanding technology supply chains. We achieve this by securing dedicated ground setups at major hubs that pick up directly from the tarmac, bypassing handling terminals. Strong partnerships with ground handling providers ensure prioritized drop-off and pick-up at all major airports. ![Ground crew loads cargo onto an aircraft using an air cargo loader.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/d9e102d4c6bb69acda379819dd95b7daebac1db6-5184x3456.png) ## White glove service and project management We handle complex ocean and air freight deliveries, including critical "line-down" projects that require Next Flight Out (NFO) service, 747-400F charter solutions for oversized pieces and large-scale projects, and highly orchestrated white glove delivery to construction sites. ![Cargo door of a large transport aircraft open against a clear sky.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/85e8859c3fd517fc1406f2b07abda1751a7e677b-3111x2066.jpg) ## Navigate trade complexity with confidence Data center builds involve components sourced from across the globe, with complex tariff classifications, high-value declarations, and time-sensitive customs brokerage. Flexport's customs solutions are built to protect your timeline and your bottom line. ## AI-driven customs and trade compliance Flexport works with customers at every stage of the customs lifecycle: initial classification, accurate and compliant filing, and bespoke duty drawback solutions. Our internal AI auditor checks 100% of customs filings prior to submission, achieving an error rate of 0.2%, estimated as ten times lower than the industry average of 2%. Flexport has saved customers more than $900M in tariff exposure over the last five years. Tools like Tariff Simulator and Audit Your Customs Broker provide real-time insight into tariff impacts and filing accuracy. [Audit Your Customs Broker](https://tariffs.flexport.com/audit) ## 24/7 Control Tower and collaborative platform Flexport's Platform gives you a 24/7 control tower with a dedicated squad working exceptions as they surface. Suppliers, planners, and your receiving warehouses all work in the same place. Track landed cost down to the SKU, follow every milestone, report on Scope 3 emissions, and push it all into your ERP. [REQUEST A DEMO](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/get-started/) ## Attach the services your data center builds need ## Ready to build the future? Whether you are building hyperscale campuses, deploying modular edge infrastructure, or managing complex multi-site rollouts, Flexport's Center of Excellence for Data Center Logistics has the technology, infrastructure, and expertise to keep your build on track. [Ship with Us](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/get-started/) **Air Freight** Reliable air freight forwarding with real-time tracking, charter capacity, and AI-powered planning for time-sensitive cargo. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/air-freight/) **Drayage & FTL Trucking** Move containers from port to warehouse with real-time tracking and nationwide drayage and FTL capacity. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/trucking/) **Cargo Insurance** Protect your cargo with affordable coverage — an umbrella policy or pay-per-shipment insurance. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/cargo-insurance/) **Control Tower** Real-time visibility and analytics in one platform, down to the SKU level, to optimize performance and reduce costs. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/technology/control-tower/) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/industry/data-center-logistics/](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/industry/data-center-logistics/) for AI/LLM consumption.*