DP World’s Without Logistics: Technology Edition report reveals a critical inflection point for data center operators: logistics disruptions are no longer rare anomalies – they are recurring, high-impact threats that erode uptime, customer trust, and competitiveness. According to the report, the average logistics incident costs technology companies nearly US$1 million and contributes to more than US$16 billion in annual sector-wide losses.
For data center environments – where thousands of unique components, spare parts, and high-value assets must move flawlessly across global networks – these vulnerabilities translate directly into operational downtime. Our research into disruptions between 2022 and 2025 highlights the challenge:
- 87% of companies report more customer complaints after logistics disruptions
- 66% have lost contracts or business due to supply chain failures
- 50% lose more than a month of operations in disrupted years
- 59% lose more than a month of operations in disrupted years
But the report also makes one thing clear: resilience is achievable. Companies that integrate logistics across six or more areas – from inbound parts management to warehousing, last-mile delivery, and ESG-aligned practices – see 40% lower disruption costs and 38% faster recovery times.
For data center operators racing to scale capacity and support the next generation of AI infrastructure, treating logistics as core infrastructure – not an afterthought – is now essential.
Call to Action
Download Without Logistics: Technology Edition now to understand the hidden risks facing data center supply chain – and learn how integrated logistics can accelerate deployments, reduce downtime, and build long-term resilience.
This is the playbook for data center leaders preparing for the next era of AI-driven, always-on infrastructure.
