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Flexport CEO: Top Iran Supply Chain Risk is Fertilizer

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The conflict in Iran and risks around the Strait of Hormuz are materially disrupting global supply chains and energy flows, according to Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen. These disruptions extend well beyond the Middle East and increase logistical bottlenecks and potential energy price volatility, posing sector-level risk for transportation, commodities, and energy markets.

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The conflict in Iran and risks around the Strait of Hormuz are materially disrupting global supply chains and energy flows, according to Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen. These disruptions extend well beyond the Middle East and increase logistical bottlenecks and potential energy price volatility, posing sector-level risk for transportation, commodities, and energy markets.

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