coal exports
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American Shipper
California city votes to phase out coal, petcoke handling
The mayor and city council of Richmond, California, have voted phase out and prohibit the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke in the…
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Asia-Pacific
Competition watchdog growls at world’s biggest coal port
Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has barked at the many monopolists inhabiting Australia, including the world’s biggest coal export…
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Rail
Commentary: Is the death of rail-hauled coal true, or premature?
Market expert Jim Blaze writes about the movement of coal by rail. He explores the history of rail-coal; more importantly, he writes about what the…
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Energy
Slumping coal exports threaten rail and ocean shipping demand
U.S. coal export volumes are down 12.7 percent in the first four months of this year and the outlook looks even worse for 2020.
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Legal issues
U.S. seizes North Korean cargo ship
One of North Korea’s largest coal-hauling vessels has been taken out of service by U.S. authorities in the first-ever cargo ship seizure related to sanctions…
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Maritime
Relaxing Chinese coal policies seen as very supportive of freight rates
A surge in hydro-power, cleaner air in the Capital and a need to further stimulate the economy will see increased demand for seaborne coal supplies…
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Economics
Stifel: U.S. dry bulk exports up as global demand for coal and grain rise
For the first half of the year thus far, coal exports are up nearly 24% over the same period last year.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Rhode Island joins roster of anti-trucking states
Rhode Island begins tolling trucks today; SCOTUS rejects review request by JB Hunt on California case; Rolls-Royce engine problems spread; transportation companies fret over tariffs;…
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News
Today’s Pickup: new truck orders explode, but what about capacity?
New truck orders in May have doubled YOY; Navistar takes $50M in profits in Q2; the Permian Basin is out of workers; coal export volumes…
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