We control the entire value chain from our reserve base to the end customer
The point of vertical integration in Russia is about managing the business efficiently and controlling the costs of logistics
The vertical integration differentiates us from other Russian fertilizer companies
On the logistic side owning a fleet of railcars and a port facility in St.Petersburg (BBT) allows us to keep our costs under control and be a reliable supplier to our customers
In addition, having our own warehouses allows us to store product when needed
On the distribution side, BPC has direct access to our customers and to be fully in control of our selling prices. In opposition to the other fertilizers there are no major independent traders in our industry who have the ability to move potash prices up or down
