Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region The Muslim month of Ramadan is expected to end around 19 March with the beginning of the Eid-al-Fitr holiday — the Eid holiday lasts up to five days depending on the country. Businesses, banks, and government offices will be closed during Eid. Egypt has announced public holidays for private and public sector employees from March 19 to 23. Iran has seen grain shipments from Russia on the Caspian Sea begin again after a halt due to the U.S./Israel bombing. Most vessels used are in the 3,000- to 6,000-MT range. Kazakhstan has stopped Caspian Sea barley shipments to Iran due to the war situation. Iran is reported to have cancelled South American soymeal purchases due to the...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
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.