Hormuz Blockade Shifts Global Energy Flow | Amsterdam News

The Strait of Hormuz blockade is reshaping global oil flows, with Rotterdam seeing a 36% surge in oil product exports and a 2% rise in crude handling as European refineries ramp up processing to cope with higher prices. Meanwhile, oil product imports dropped 9%, signaling a shift in energy logistics. Container traffic remained stable despite regional tensions, thanks to rerouted shipping. Chemical exports fell 17% due to industry strain and soaring energy costs. But coal handling jumped nearly 18% as steel production surges and gas prices climb, pushing coal back into the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d15b27c2bee24f10