Hampton Roads coal exports climb in July

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 […]

Hampton Roads coal exports reach 11-year high

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, rose to the highest in over 11 years in May as shippers redirected volumes from Baltimore, Maryland. Terminals in Hampton Roads handled an estimated 4.62mn short tons (4.19mn metric tonnes) last month, up by 56pc from May 2023, the Virginia Maritime Association said on Tuesday. The last time […]

Baltimore Coal Exports Returning to Normal

CSX this week will return to normal coal export operations at the Port of Baltimore after work crews cleared part of the deep channel serving the second busiest U.S. trade hub for outgoing coal shipments, the railroad’s CEO said on Wednesday.  CSX is scheduled to receive and load the first large ship at its Curtis Bay coal terminal […]

Coal exports out of Baltimore resume

Coal exports from the two main terminals at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, have restarted, nearly two months after a containership crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and shut the port to most commercial traffic. The 81,820dwt Leo Iris arrived at CSX railroad’s Curtis Bay Terminal in Baltimore 15 May and departed on 18 May, according […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rise on rerouted volumes

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia rose in April from year-earlier levels as shippers diverted volumes from Baltimore, Maryland,after a major bridge collapse there partially shut down harbor traffic. Hampton Roads’ terminals handled an estimated 3.56mn short tons (3.23mn metric tonnes) of coal during the month, up by 31pc from April 2023, the Virginia […]

US coal exports to rise, production declines

The U.S. Energy Information Administration revised its coal export forecast upwards, driven by stronger-than-expected February data and progress restoring access to the Port of Baltimore while coal- production declined in April. Metallurgical coal exports, primarily produced in Appalachia, were expected to reach 8 million short tons (MMst)in April and May despite concerns about the Port […]

Hampton Roads coal exports climb in March

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, climbed by 35pc from year-earlier levels in March, despite downward pressure in some coal markets. The port’s terminals handled 3.87mn short tons (3.51mn metric tonnes) of coal during the month, up from 2.94mn st in March 2023, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. March’s volumes were the highest […]

CSX expects coal export growth despite accident

Eastern US railroad CSX expects to haul slightly more coal for export 2024, despite recent disruptions caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. CSX expects “solid momentum” for export coal shipments and for its merchandise and intermodal businesses, the railroad said today. The carrier anticipates low- to mid-single digit […]