World Economy

Data Center Equipment Demand Sustains Through 2027 Despite Trade Headwinds

Strong demand for data-center equipment is expected to persist into 2027, though economists are flagging potential risks to the outlook. Air cargo shipments from China and Hong Kong to Europe faced headwinds in October, with volumes declining. Companies are reporting structural shifts in e-commerce supply chains to the continent as they reassess logistics strategies. Trade tensions between the U.S. and China remain a concern. Analysts question the sustainability of current trade arrangements. The combination of shifting supply chain patterns and geopolitical uncertainty presents a mixed picture for freight markets ahead.