Businesses have a crucial logistics problem when they replace hardware, decommission data centres, or transfer offices: How do we move end-of-life IT assets safely, legally, and sustainably?
The majority of ITAD initiatives either succeed or fail in this area. That’s where the key role and responsibility of ITAD logistics exists.
At Sky2C, we don’t just move boxes, we handle the complete transportation of dangerous IT equipment between cities, nations, and continents without sacrificing data security, chain-of-custody regulations, or compliance commitments.
Here's why sustainability leaders, ITAD vendors, and CIOs rely on Sky2C as their logistics backbone for disposing of IT assets in the US and Europe.
The Issue Behind ITAD Logistics
The concept of IT asset disposal, or ITD, is not new. However, a dedicated logistics infrastructure is necessary to implement ITAD at scale, particularly across multi-site organisations with different risk profiles and regional regulatory complexities. In contrast to conventional goods, ITAD logistics must address:
- Security of valuable goods (unwiped drives in transit are a potential vulnerability)
- Auditability and chain-of-custody (required for GDPR, NIST 800-88, ISO 27001, etc.)
- Particularised handling, labelling, and packaging
- Cross-border and international compliance (customs, WEEE, e-waste export regulations)
In short, ITAD is a logistics issue that has implications for compliance, and Sky2C was built to address it.
Where Sky2C Comes In
ITAD logistics is not something that Sky2C does as a general goods company. With the support of more than 20 years of practical expertise and a thorough comprehension of the particular sensitivities involved in managing end-of-life IT assets, we have developed a specialised ITAD logistics vertical.
Our clients depend on us for safe, scalable, and legal logistics solutions that deliver—both physically and figuratively—from large corporations to ITAD vendors and OEMs.
1. Designed for IT hardware that is sensitive
We precisely secure, pack, and maintain IT assets in addition to transporting equipment. We take careful precautions to secure data and reduce danger when transporting hard drives, networking equipment, laptops, and data centre servers.
2. Local Knowledge, National and International Reach
In addition to having a large network of carefully chosen partners spread across Europe's major IT hubs, Sky2C operates across various locations in the United States. Whether you're delivering to numerous locations or consolidating from multiple sites, we streamline complicated international movements.
Our group manages:
- Consolidation and pickups at many locations
- Deliveries straight to recyclers, refurbishers, or ITAD vendors
- Export documents and customs clearance
- Routing that is optimised for sustainability, affordability, or speed
- Always staying ahead of WEEE, GDPR, and international export regulations, we have handled everything from asset recovery in U.S. retail chains to cross-border exports to certified partners in Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands.
3. Logistics That Are Audit-Ready and Compliance-First
The compliance requirements of high-stakes industries like finance, healthcare, education, and defence are the foundation of our logistics strategy. We don't take any short cuts and neither will your regulators.
Sky2C offers:
- Chain-of-custody paperwork
- Delivery Certificates
- Customs paperwork and export compliance
- Assistance for downstream vendors approved by R2 and e-Stewards
- Optional integrations with ITAD providers for audit reporting and data deletion
- Our workflows are designed to provide your legal, IT, and ESG teams with the necessary paperwork without requiring them to circumvent any procedures.
4. Sustainability That Goes Beyond Buzzwords
The transition from linear disposal to circular IT asset management is something that Sky2C actively promotes. We assist customers in reducing e-waste and achieving ESG goals by:
- Making reuse more feasible than recycling
- Offering options for carbon-conscious routing
- Providing insight on carbon reduction and landfill diversion
- Supporting shipment data for ESG-aligned reporting
- Everyone benefits when logistics promote circularity, including the environment.
5. A Track Record of Success in Various Industries
Our results speak for itself:
- On-time deliveries
- No instances of data loss in ITAD shipments
- Every year, more than 50,000 assets are safely transferred.
- Trusted by OEMs, managed service providers, Fortune 500 organisations, and more
Sky2C has the dependability and ITAD know-how you require, whether you're managing reverse logistics for leased IT equipment, moving remote office tech, or decommissioning a data centre.
Conclusion
ITAD is a business-wide duty, not just an IT function. Furthermore, it can quickly veer off course in the absence of a logistics partner who is aware of data sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and circular economy objectives.
Sky2C provides scalable, secure, and compliant ITAD logistics in the US and Europe that are intended to safeguard your data, streamline your processes, and help you meet your sustainability goals.
