Lab Equipment Transportation Without the Risk

White-glove logistics for sensitive lab and biotech equipment. 

 Handled with precision, control, and care across Boston and New England.

Lab equipment isn’t standard freight.

You’re dealing with sensitive, calibrated instruments that can be thrown off by vibration, temperature shifts, or improper handling. A single mistake can mean downtime, revalidation, or costly repairs.

Whether it’s an LC-MS system, incubator, or -80 freezer, these moves require planning, control, and the right equipment, not just a truck.

We support:
  • Biotech and life science companies
  • Research labs and universities
  • Lab relocation specialists
  • Lab and life science logistics providers
  • Equipment manufacturers and distributors
Whether you’re moving one piece or an entire lab, we can step in where needed.

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Where Most Moves Go Wrong

Lab equipment gets damaged or compromised more often than it should.

  • Equipment arrives out of calibration
  • Improper lifting or loading causes internal damage
  • Temperature-sensitive units are exposed during transit
  • Carriers don’t understand handling requirements
  • Timelines slip, delaying lab operations

Most carriers treat these like standard shipments. They’re not.
How Donovan Handles It Differently

We approach every lab move or equipment shipment as a controlled process.

  • Air-ride trucks to minimize vibration
  • Liftgate service for safe loading and unloading
  • Climate-controlled trailers, when required
  • Experienced drivers who understand sensitive freight
  • Direct communication from pickup to delivery

We’re asset-based, so you’re not relying on a broker or unknown carrier.

What We Move


Analytical / Testing Equipment
  • Analytical / Testing Equipment
  • HPLC Systems (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
  • UHPLC Systems
  • GC Systems (Gas Chromatography)
  • GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry)
  • LC-MS / LC-MS/MS
  • ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spec)
  • FTIR Spectrometers
  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometers

 Bio / Life Sciences Equipment
  • Flow Cytometers
  • PCR Machines (Thermal Cyclers)
  • qPCR Systems
  • DNA Sequencers (Illumina, etc.)
  • Plate Readers (Microplate Readers)
  • Cell Counters
  • Bioreactors / Fermenters
  • Incubators (CO₂ incubators)
  • Biosafety Cabinets (BSC / hoods)
Temperature-Sensitive Equipment
  • Analytical Balances (super sensitive)
  • Microscopes (confocal, electron microscopes)
  • Surface Profilers
  • Particle Size Analyzers
  • Rheometers
  • Viscometers

Cleanroom / Production Equipment
  • Autoclaves
  • Lyophilizers (freeze dryers)
  • Cleanroom Workstations
  • Isolators
  • Filling / Packaging equipment (small batch pharma)
Precision / Physical Instruments
  • Analytical Balances (super sensitive)
  • Microscopes (confocal, electron microscopes)
  • Surface Profilers
  • Particle Size Analyzers
  • Rheometers
  • Viscometers 
Local Advantage
Built for Boston & New England Lab Moves

Lab moves are often tied to strict timelines. Delays can impact research, production, or regulatory schedules. We work with teams to coordinate timing, access, and delivery windows so equipment arrives when it needs to, not when it’s convenient for a carrier.

We regularly support lab moves across Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Lexington, and the broader New England region, including:
  • Facility relocations
  • Equipment transfers between labs
  • Final-mile delivery from manufacturers or distributors
  • Time-sensitive internal moves
Being local means faster response, better communication, and more control.

We can support large-scale projects nationally through our Mayflower network as well. 

Let’s Talk Through Your Next Move

If you have an upcoming lab move or a specific piece of equipment to transport, we’re happy to walk through it with you.