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Strait of Hormuz reopened — oil prices fall, rush expected in Rotterdam
The reopening eases acute pressure on energy and tanker flows. An expected cargo peak in Rotterdam may temporarily cause congestion, delays and higher handling costs.
Procurement impact
Buyers with energy or ocean-freight contracts benefit from falling oil, but should account for volatile rates while transit conditions remain unsettled.
Recommended action
Recalibrate ocean-freight and energy budgets to the lower oil price and build buffers for temporary congestion around Rotterdam.