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WPI Transportation Report

Dry-Bulk Ocean Freight Dry bulk markets remain essentially flat with cargo demand remaining “elusive”. Increased demand from China remains the key for markets going forward, but the Middle Kingdom has not seen any surge in bookings yet.  The Baltic Dry indices were mixed this week with the Capesize and Handysize sectors seeing support while Panamax and Supramax rates lagged. Capesize FFA forward curves saw selling pressure last week with Aussie miners having wrapped up June export programs to China, leaving the market with less purchase interest. Panamax FFA rates were lower as the sector continues to face a tonnage oversupply situation with coal flows “remaining limited”. The Panamax sector did see an uptick in...

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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.

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