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WPI Grain Transportation Report

Dry Bulk markets were mixed this week with Capesize markets falling back after their recent rally while Panamax and Supramax values continue to firm. The Atlantic and Pacific markets saw diverging trends with the former seeing generally steady trade (except for spot positions) while the latter saw weakness emerge as traders wait for Chinese demand to appear. China’s lack of new crop soybean bookings from the U.S. is starting to take a bigger toll on Pacific dry bulk rates, especially for Panamax vessels.  Capesize markets saw strong profit-taking this week in the FFA 5TC curve with the continuous decline in the Baltic index driving much of the sentiment. Iron ore prices are working their way lower as China continues its productio...

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On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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