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Even if Donald Trump ‘frees up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz, global supply chains will face increasing “latency shocks”, which will weigh on the global economy.
That’s the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of Deavere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as oil prices fell in choppy trading following the announcement late Sunday of “Project Freedom”, a US-led effort to guide stranded ships out of the vital waterway.
Brent crude fell while US benchmark prices also edged lower as markets reacted to the prospect of ships moving again after weeks of disruption.
Nearly 1,000 commercial ships and thousands of sailors are stuck in the blockage, bringing flows to a near halt in one of the world’s most vital energy arteries.
Nigel Green says: “Markets are reacting to the idea that ships will start running again, but the system does not reset immediately. There is a real latency shock to consider.
“Convoys have to be coordinated, routes are being changed, and inspections are being increased. It all adds up to time, and time is now the pressure point in global trade.
“The real disruption goes beyond the price of oil. It depends on how long it takes for everything to get from one point to another.”
The strait has historically handled about a fifth of global energy supplies, making any sustained disruption a significant stress point for global markets.
“The introduction of the escort shipping corridor may reduce immediate congestion, but it also introduces new layers of operational complexity.”
Shipping companies are now faced with tighter scheduling constraints, enhanced security procedures and extended turnaround times. Insurance premiums are rising, and logistics planning is becoming more uncertain as companies adjust to a slower, more fragmented operating environment.
Nigel Green adds: “Every extra hour at sea or waiting for clearance impacts the cost structure of industries.
“Producers are dealing with delayed inputs. Retailers are facing longer delivery timelines. Energy buyers are facing uncertainty around supply reliability.
“These are not isolated effects. They ripple through the global economy and reinforce inflationary pressures at multiple levels.”
Despite coordinated efforts to evacuate vessels from the restricted waterway, the backlog of vessels is expected to take time to reduce. Supply chains built on precision and efficiency are now being tested by delays that are difficult to predict and difficult to manage.
Nigel Green says: “Businesses have spent years optimizing speed and cost efficiency. What they are now facing is unpredictability.
“This shift makes sense. It forces companies to hold more inventory, reevaluate sourcing strategies and absorb higher operating costs.
“All of this impacts pricing and ultimately the broader inflation picture.”
The market has taken a relatively measured approach so far, pushing oil prices lower on the assumption that the movement will resume.
However, underlying disruption remains significant, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to impact access to key trade routes.
Nigel Green says: “Focusing on headline oil prices risks missing the wider story.
“The cost of moving goods is rising as the systems themselves become slower. Latency is becoming inherent, and it changes the way global trade functions.
“Investors need to look beyond the immediate price change and consider second-order effects that will play out over time.”
As diplomatic discussions continue and military support underpins efforts to restore shipping flows, the outlook remains uncertain. Immediate release of the vessels may relieve some pressure, but the structural impact of the disruption is unlikely to subside quickly.
Nigel Green concludes: “Global supply chains are under pressure in ways that are not immediately visible in market prices.
“The notion of seamless movement has been challenged, and the consequences will continue to play out across economies and industries.”
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