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AI Infrastructure Boom Reshaping Global Freight Networks

Growth in artificial intelligence data center buildouts is fundamentally altering freight patterns worldwide. Major logistics providers report accelerating demand for specialized handling and premium air capacity. DHL expanded its dedicated data-center operations in North America this year, targeting hyperscaler requirements for servers, racks, cooling systems, and related equipment. The German carrier noted strongest demand in the US, with expansion accelerating across Europe, India, Australia, Indonesia, and the Middle East. Expeditors reported similar trends globally, shipping AI-related products across the US, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Both carriers highlighted growing requirements for white-glove logistics services including secure handling, rack positioning, and installation support. Time-critical shipments increasingly depend on charter aircraft, with operators managing pricing requests within two-to-four hour windows for urgent moves.