Based on conversations with our market sources, there are actually two companies involved in the recently reported major soybean smuggling operation in China that was uncovered by the Qingdao City customs unit in 2014. Oilseeds Massive Soybean Smuggling Operation Revealed China's Legal Daily recently disclosed a major soybean smuggling operation uncovered by the Qingdao City customs agency in 2014. According to the report and other media sources, the volume of soybeans smuggled was worth 5.46 billion RMB (approximately $870 million). While the accused parties have not been publicly identified, the investigation revealed that a major trading company was involved. China Customs had become aware of this activity after reviewing soybean impo...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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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.