US coal exports from the Port of Baltimore rebounded two months after bridge collapse

Baltimore’s Coal Exports Roar Back to Life After Bridge Collapse

Coal exports from the Port of Baltimore have made a remarkable recovery following a complete halt in shipments earlier this year due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Port of Baltimore, ranking as the second-largest coal export hub in the United States, saw an estimated 28.1 million short tons of coal transported through its […]

Hampton Roads coal exports climb in September

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia increased in September by 18pc from a year earlier, partially reflecting the resolution of some operating issues in 2023. Hampton Roads terminals loaded a combined 3.18mn short tons (2.88mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, up from 2.71mn st in September 2023, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. […]

U.S. Dockworkers Strike: Limited Impact on Coal Prices Despite Disruptions

The dockworkers’ strike on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, which began on October 1st, has not significantly raised thermal coal prices, despite logistical disruptions. This situation is mainly due to an existing oversupply and weak global demand. Key importers, such as India, are reducing their dependence on U.S. coal in favor of cheaper domestic […]

US Gulf coal terminals resume loadings after Francine

Some coal terminals on the US Gulf Coast have resumed operations this week after power was restored following Hurricane Francine. SunCoke Energy said today that the Convent Marine Terminal in Louisiana returned to full operations on 15 September. The company said last week that the terminal was not damaged but did lose electricity after the […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rise again in August

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, rose to their highest level in three months in August, reflecting slightly more robust international thermal coal markets and possibly more consistent operations at one of the coal terminals in the region. Terminals in Hampton Roads loaded 3.37mn short tons (3.06mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, up […]

Hampton Roads coal exports climb in July

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia climbed by 15pc in July from a year earlier, despite slight declines in some seaborne coal markets. Terminals in Hampton Roads loaded 3.24mn short tons (2.94mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, up from 2.81mn st in July 2023, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. In addition, the […]

CSX maintains coal export growth forecast

Eastern US railroad CSX still expects growth in its export coal volumes this year even after the disruptions that resulted from the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. Steady demand and strong operational flexibility will boost seaborne coal shipments this year, CSX said on 5 August. Intermodal and merchandise traffic are also expected […]

US thermal coal exports resume gains in May

US thermal coal exports in May rose by 16pc from year earlier as congestion eased from the Port of Baltimore’s temporary closing. Volumes rose to 4.53mn short tons (4.11mn metric tonnes) in May from a revised 3.91mn st a year earlier, according to data released Wednesday by the US Commerce Department. May was the first […]