US Hampton Roads coal exports inch higher

US Hampton Roads coal exports inch higher

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, in September were slightly above year-earlier levels as one of the region’s terminals handled more coal. An estimated 2.66mn short tons (2.41mn metric tonnes) of coal were loaded for export at Hampton Roads last month, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. That was 3.6pc more than in the […]

US thermal coal exports rise to 4-month high

US thermal coal exports rose from year-earlier levels for the first time in four months in August, led by a gain in bituminous coal shipments to Europe. A total 3.46mn short tons (3.17mn metric tonnes) of steam coal departed US port districts in August, up from 3.3mn st a year earlier, US Commerce Department data […]

A low Mississippi River is about to deepen Europe’s energy crisis

The Mississippi River is a vital U.S. waterway that ferries key commodities between the heart of America and the Gulf Coast—and drought is putting waterborne trade in jeopardy. Drought depleted river levels so much that in some spots vessels are getting stuck. One shipping company said low water levels are causing severe impacts to navigation not seen […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rose again in August

Coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, reached their third-highest level this year in August as some rail shipments accelerated and coal sellers filled orders made earlier in 2022. Terminals at the port loaded 2.91mn short tons (2.64mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, the Virginia Maritime Association estimates. That was 5pc lower than the 40-month […]