The CEO of the SMET Group, Domenico De Rosa, appeared on Rai News 24 during an interview with journalist Luca Gaballo focused on the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and its consequences for the international energy system, as well as for European mobility and logistics.

In his remarks, De Rosa highlighted how the situation has now taken on structural characteristics that are bound to have a long-term impact on energy markets and the operating costs of transport companies.

“The problem isn’t just about the reduction in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The real issue is what will remain after this crisis. Affected refineries, damaged facilities, reduced production capacity, and the long time required for the full restoration of the Gulf’s energy infrastructure will have effects that will shape the market for years to come,” De Rosa stated during the interview.

The analysis by the CEO of the SMET Group focuses in particular on the direct impact that the energy crisis is already having on the European logistics sector, with repercussions on mobility costs, industrial fleets, and the entire supply chain.

“Against a backdrop of prolonged geopolitical instability, logistics is once again emerging as one of the first real indicators of the state of the global economy. When energy costs rise structurally, the impact is quickly felt in transportation, the distribution of goods, and the economic decisions made by households and businesses,” added De Rosa.

During the interview, it was also emphasized that, in such a complex phase, intermodality, operational efficiency, and the ability of companies to rapidly adapt their logistics networks to new international scenarios are taking on an increasingly strategic role.

The SMET Group continues to closely monitor the evolution of the international crisis and its effects on energy markets and European logistics flows.