Why this matters · Understand why shipping can freeze without the strait being physically blocked.
Put the Hormuz disruption mechanism in the most plausible order.
Arrange the causal chain. Use the arrows; they work well on touch and keyboard.
- 1Tanker attacks raise perceived voyage risk.
- 2Freight, insurance and supply uncertainty rise while cargoes wait or reroute.
- 3Tracked transits fall sharply even though the channel remains open.
- 4Owners, crews and insurers reprice or delay voyages.
No penalty for guessing.