coal exports
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Railroad
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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