AI Data Center Logistics & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions: AI Data Center Logistics

• What makes AI data center logistics different from traditional freight?

  AI data centers involve high-value, sensitive equipment, oversized infrastructure, and tightly sequenced construction schedules. Freight often requires secure handling, flexible delivery windows, extended on-site dwell times, and coordination across multiple service types—far beyond standard LTL or construction delivery.

• Can Averitt support both construction-phase and operational freight?

  Yes. Averitt supports AI data center projects across the full lifecycle—from construction materials and core infrastructure to ongoing technology refresh cycles, spare parts, and decommissioning logistics. Our integrated services allow shippers to work with one partner as needs evolve.

• How does Averitt handle high-value or sensitive equipment?

  High-value freight is handled with controlled processes designed around security, accountability, and visibility. This includes careful load planning, secure transport protocols, documented chain of custody, and flexible delivery coordination to meet site-specific requirements.

• Do you offer flexible delivery models for active construction sites?

  Yes. Many AI data center sites require hourly-based or flexible delivery models due to security checks, limited dock access, crane coordination, or unpredictable unload times. Averitt is experienced in operating within these environments and adapting to on-site conditions.

• Can Averitt support oversized or specialized equipment?

  Absolutely. Averitt supports the transport of oversized and overweight freight such as generators, cooling systems, racking, and power infrastructure using appropriate equipment and specialized handling strategies coordinated with site teams.

• How do you manage delays or long dwell times at secure facilities?

  Delays and extended dwell times are common at data center sites due to security protocols and construction sequencing. Averitt builds flexibility into planning and pricing models to account for these realities, helping reduce friction and surprises for shippers.

• Can Averitt support technology refresh cycles and phased deployments?

  Yes. AI data centers often operate on accelerated refresh cycles for servers, GPUs, and networking equipment. Averitt supports phased rollouts, staged inventory, and coordinated delivery schedules to help minimize disruption and maintain uptime.

• Do you offer warehousing or staging for data center freight?

  Averitt provides warehousing, distribution, and staging services that can support data center projects—allowing freight to be positioned near job sites, consolidated, or released in phases based on construction or deployment schedules.

• Who typically works with Averitt on AI data center projects?

  Averitt supports a wide range of shippers across the data center ecosystem, including construction firms, equipment manufacturers, power and cooling suppliers, technology vendors, and operators managing ongoing operations.

• How do I get started or discuss a specific project?

  The best first step is a conversation. Our team works directly with shippers to understand project requirements, site constraints, security needs, and timing—then designs a logistics approach that fits the realities of AI data center environments.