Data Center Relocation Services
Nationwide Transport Services is a leading data center transport company. With over 17 years of experience, we possess the professionalism and resources required to move valuable data center equipment. We ship key data center components, including but not limited to servers, storage, networking equipment, power and backup systems, cooling systems, and more.
Whether you’re shipping individual components or seeking data center relocation services, we’re the right company for you. We have helped various companies safely transport data center equipment across multiple states.
We transport all types of data centers, including:
- Cloud data center transport: These are large-scale facilities that deliver cloud computing services.
- Enterprise data center shipping: Owned and operated by a company for their internal use.
- Edge data center moving: Smaller facilities located near users to reduce latency.
- Hyperscale data center shipping: These data centers support large-scale cloud computing and storage services.
- Modular data center relocation: These are built in prefabricated modules that can be transported and assembled.
- Containerized data center relocation: They are housed and transported in a container.
- Colocation data center transport: Businesses rent spaces to install their own servers and hardware.
- Managed services data center shipping: Providers manage infrastructure for the customers.
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How Do We Protect Data Centers During Transport?
Nationwide Transport Services carries high-value cargo insurance for every data center relocation and transport project. We understand that data centers are valuable, and we don’t take risks. Our team of experts handling the project ensures your data center equipment gets fully insured for its value before it’s handled. In the event of an unforeseen mishap, our claims department handles the insurance process to ensure you’re fully compensated.
We’re an experienced data center moving company that understands the requirements and demands of these moves. As demonstrated by the images of our previous moves, we don’t take any risks. We use the right equipment, and our handling team has the knowledge to handle different data center equipment.
Here are additional measures we take to ensure your data center is delivered safely:
- Plan around the equipment: Our team must come to the site before the transport date to confirm dimensions, weight, center of gravity, lifting points, and the manufacturer’s transport requirements. That helps us plan accordingly and come with the right loading equipment and trailers during dispatch.
- Suitable packaging: We use antistatic materials, cushioning, moisture barriers, and custom crates where needed to protect components such as servers and electronics.
- Secure racks and components: We remove or brace components according to manufacturer instructions. Anchor the load at the approved points without applying pressure to sensitive equipment.
- Choose appropriate transport: We use enclosed, air-ride trailers to help protect sensitive electronics. For modular and overweight data center transport, we use specialized trailers based on the load's size and weight, along with tarps to protect them from the elements.
- Control loading and unloading: We use properly rated lifting equipment, approved lifting points, and trained crews to prevent tipping, drops, and frame damage.
- Monitor conditions and security: We have shock, tilt, temperature, and humidity sensors that document transport conditions. Tracking, tamper-evident seals, and chain-of-custody records help protect the equipment.
- Inspect before and after delivery: Our team must complete a bill of lading (BOL) form to document the equipment's condition. Upon delivery, they use the said form to check for damage and have qualified technicians verify its operation before returning the equipment to service.
Why Choose Us For Data Center Transport
Nationwide Transport Services has helped many companies safely transport and relocate data centers across different states. When you choose us for data center moving, you’re assigned a dedicated team of experts who will handle your shipment from booking to delivery. They coordinate the transport plan while keeping you updated through every step. We offer free consultation where you get to speak with one of our experts before booking. For oversize and overweight loads, we obtain permits and arrange for pilot cars to escort the shipment during transport.
We also conduct route surveys where needed to ensure your valuable shipment isn’t stuck on the road. We understand that data center timelines must be met to avoid inconveniencing you and the users. Therefore, as soon as the transport booking is confirmed, your dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure the shipment is dispatched and delivered at the provided location within the given timelines.
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To answer your questions and provide you with an accurate data center shipping quote, we require the following information:
- Equipment being shipped: A complete modular/containerized data center, server racks, cooling equipment, generators, transformers, or other components. Include the manufacturer and model.
- Dimensions and weight: Length, width, height, and weight of each item, including packaging.
- Quantity and photos: Number of units, current photos, and any equipment drawings or handling instructions.
- Pickup and delivery locations: Full addresses, site contacts, and access restrictions, such as narrow entrances, loading dock limitations, or overhead clearance constraints.
- Shipping schedule: Preferred pickup date, required delivery date, and any appointment or installation windows.
- Loading and unloading needs: Whether cranes, forklifts, rigging crews, or other assistance are available or need to be arranged.
- Transport preparation: Whether equipment is disconnected, drained where required, packaged, and ready to move. For racks, confirm whether they are empty or populated.
- Special handling requirements: Manufacturer instructions, approved lifting points, center of gravity, and any shock, vibration, temperature, or humidity limits.
- Equipment value and insurance needs: Declare the shipment value and requested cargo coverage.
- Security and regulated components: Any chain-of-custody requirements, batteries, fuel, refrigerants, or other materials requiring special arrangements.
Contact us now to get started on a free data center relocation quote.
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FAQs
What is a data center?
A data center is a physical facility that houses computers and equipment used to process, manage, store, and transmit digital information. It supports things such as online banking, websites, apps, cloud storage, and email.
How much water does a data center use?
The amount of water used by data centers depends on the size, cooling system, and local climate. A small or air-cooled facility can use 0 gallons on-site for cooling if it relies on electricity and fans; medium-sized facilities can consume between 320,000 and 550,000 gallons per day, while large hyperscale and AI facilities consume 1.2 to 5.5 million gallons per day.
What is an AI data center?
AI data center facilities are designed to train, run, and deploy artificial intelligence models, as well as heavy machines and workloads. The difference from traditional data centers includes hardware, cooling systems, power density, and networking.
What does a data center do?
Data centers are used for storing, processing, and transmitting information. They store data, process and run applications, move network traffic, and train and run artificial intelligence (AI).