Milling Wheat The Black Sea market remained about unchanged last week. Russia has exported about 31 MMT so far this season, and most analysts are now estimating this year’s total will be 35 MMT (versus 41 MMT last year). Weather conditions in southern Russia and Ukraine have been generally favorable for winter wheat development so far with normal precipitation and minimal losses from winterkill. However, market operators are closely monitoring the weather development in southern Russia as some regions have been very dry during the last month with no significant rains in the forecast. The EU exported 482 KMT last week, bringing the total to 14.1 MMT against 15.1 MMT at the same time last year. That 1 MMT gap between this year’s...
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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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.