Data center shipping and logistics
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Powering your mission-critical shipments
From first shovel to final deployment, FedEx supports data center developers, owners, and suppliers. We can move your high-stakes shipments with speed, security, and scalability.
Servers
Networking equipment (e.g., cables, switches, routers)
Networking equipment
(e.g., cables, switches, routers)
Storage systems
Support infrastructure (e.g., ventilation and cooling, backup generators)
Support infrastructure
(e.g., ventilation and cooling, backup generators)
Servers
Networking equipment (e.g., cables, switches, routers)
Storage systems
Support infrastructure (e.g., ventilation and cooling, backup generators)
Speed for every data center supply chain
When delays are liabilities, you need fast, time-definite services. FedEx owns its air and ground network, so we can optimize transit times with customized, hybrid solutions.
- Global air freight and charter flights
- Secured space and capacity with FedEx® Customized Freight
- On the next flight, on the same day, or overnight options
- Critical Inventory Logistics to support just-in-time delivery, such as secure warehousing to keep spare parts near key hubs
Security built into your data center logistics
To minimize risk, you need specialized handling and fewer touchpoints. FedEx helps protect your high-value and sensitive shipments with add-on services.
- Get white-glove treatment with strict controls to protect your physical and intellectual property. You'll have a dedicated delivery vehicle with air-ride equipment, plus options for temperature control, hazmat handling, and more.
- Minimize handoffs and business disruptions by choosing delivery to any room in your data center.
- Find a range of temperature-controlled solutions.
- Get white-glove treatment with strict controls to protect your physical and intellectual property. You'll have a dedicated delivery vehicle with air-ride equipment, plus options for temperature control, hazmat handling, and more.
- Get white-glove treatment with strict controls to protect your physical and intellectual property. You'll have a dedicated delivery vehicle with air-ride equipment, plus options for temperature control, hazmat handling, and more.
- Minimize handoffs and business disruptions by choosing delivery to any room in your data center.
- Find a range of temperature-controlled solutions.
- Get white-glove treatment with strict controls to protect your physical and intellectual property. You'll have a dedicated delivery vehicle with air-ride equipment, plus options for temperature control, hazmat handling, and more.
Count on real-time visibility and alerts
Act before your sensitive shipments are compromised.
- Monitor environmental conditions like shock, tilt, and temperature with FedEx SenseAwareSM. You’ll know the exact location of your shipment every step of the way.
- Turn predictive insights into proactive intervention with the FedEx Surround® monitoring and intervention suite. Alerts trigger priority handling and rerouting—inside and outside the FedEx network.
Test your shipment before it travels
Package testing helps protect against the high cost of delays and damage. Our FedEx Packaging Lab engineers can even come to you.
Support that’s built to your specs
Talk to your account executive about customized security options.
A 24/7 control tower team
Get around-the-clock shipment oversight from logistics management experts.
Tailored security coverage
We can also coordinate third-party services, such as armed guards or liability insurance.
Scalable simplicity for data center infrastructure
Non-linear demand spikes. Unpredictable release schedules. Complex customs and requirements. Sound familiar? Keep your business moving with time-saving global tools and support.
Upload paperwork electronically
FedEx® Electronic Trade Documents is an easy-to-use tool that can help you avoid delays at customs.
Compare flexible broker options
Use your own broker, one of ours, or premium Special Brokerage Processing (SBP) services.
Cut compliance complexity
Our experienced trade specialists can help you understand your responsibilities and navigate customs.
Get unmatched access to Asia
FedEx owns and operates its long-haul widebody air network across Asia. That means reliable, time-definite capacity for your critical infrastructure and IT logistics.
Resources
Why data center logistics are a differentiator
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Explore other FedEx® industry solutions
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FAQs
Yes. We can help schedule deliveries to ensure smooth operations by:
- Avoiding conflicts with labor or space.
- Accommodating site constraints, including floor loads and vendor handling requirements.
- Coordinating with external installers and OEMs.
Yes. Talk to your account rep about options that can reduce on-site installation time and handoffs. Don’t have a rep? Schedule a call with an expert.
We help minimize downtime from defective or damaged items through a complete quality process:
- Inbound quality checks upon arrival
- Quarantine and inspection
- Rapid replacement or returns
Yes. FedEx offers multiple integration options—APIs, webhooks, and SFTP—to feed shipment data directly into your systems. You can access information like shipment status, tracking updates, proof of delivery, and delivery exceptions.
Yes. Talk to your account rep about options, including FedEx® Global Returns. Don’t have a rep? Schedule a call with an expert.