Chinese January Coal Imports Jump 56 Percent
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bloomberg reported that India cut its coal imports by 13 percent in November.
Alaskan Coal Exports to Fall in 2012
Platts reported that coal exports from Alaska's only coal miner, Usibelli Mine Inc, will dip in 2012.
