Russia: Grain Export Update According to data provided by the Federal Customs Service of Russia, 26.595 MMT of grain were exported as of 27 December and from the beginning of MY 2017/18 versus 19.734 MMT as of the same date a year ago. This included 20.7 MMT of wheat, 3.382 MMT of barley and 2.227 MMT of corn. Russia: MY 2017/18 Grain Export Forecast Igor Pavenskiy, director of Rusagrotrans’ Analytical Center, forecast on 28 December that Russia’s grain exports in MY 2017/18 will total 49 MMT. The estimate was revised upward from the previous 48.1 MMT following analysis of the latest shipments. Russia: Grain Released from State Intervention Fund Reserve for Export On 23 December, the Russian government relea...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
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