Chinese January Coal Imports Jump 56 Percent
Coal – Bloomberg reported that Chinese coal imports have skyrocketed by 56 percent in January, year-over-year.
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December Indian Coal Imports Jump 45 Percent
Coal – Bloomberg reported that Indian Coal imports rose by 45 percent in December, year-over-year.
Colombian Government Expects New Coal Port to be Ready in a Few Months
Coal – Reuters reported that the Colombian government has said that a new 22-million-tonne-capacity coal port supported by Glencore International PLC's Prodeco unit will be operable in a few month's time.
Coal Export Prices Hit Two-Month Low at Richards Bay
Coal – Bloomberg reported that coal export prices at South African terminal Richards Bay have plummeted to a two-month low.
80 Percent of Pacific National’s Coal Train Drivers Vote to Strike
Coal – Platts reported that 80 percent of the coal train drivers for Austrailia's Pacific National have voted in favour of a strike.
Increased European Coal Use Likely to Push Shipping Rates up
Coal – Reuters reported that increased use of less costly coal for energy in Europe is likely to support a spike in demand, which will likely push shipping rates up.
Great Lakes Coal Shipments Drop by 8.2 Percent in 2012
Coal – Platts reported that Great Lakes coal shipments fell sharply in 2012 by 8.2 percent, apparently due to falling water levels and a lack of adequate dredging. As quoted in the market report:
Coal Shipments from Dalrymple Bay Set Record in December
Coal – Platts reported that the Dalrymple Bay coal terminal located on Australia's eastern seaboard set a new record for coal shipments in December.
India Cuts November Coal Imports by 13 Percent
Coal – Bloomberg reported that India cut its coal imports by 13 percent in November.
Alaskan Coal Exports to Fall in 2012
Coal – Platts reported that coal exports from Alaska's only coal miner, Usibelli Mine Inc, will dip in 2012.
