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17 August 2026

DATA CENTER BOOM: Why freight demand is stronger than you think

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

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DATA CENTER BOOM: Why freight demand is stronger than you think

Don’t let traditional metrics fool you. Dr. Jason Miller uncovers how an explosion in data center construction is quietly fueling significant freight demand, often going unnoticed by conventional measures. We dive into how this overlooked sector is influencing the market and what it means for capacity and rates in the near future. Plus, what Federal Reserve rate hikes could mean for demand down the road.

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