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

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 […]

Hampton Roads has busiest coal export month in 3 years

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, reached their highest level in more than three years in July, driven by strong international demand for US steam and metallurgical coals amid a global shortage of supply. Shipments last month totaled 3.05mn short tons (2.77mn metric tonnes), up by 24pc compared with 2.46mn st handled in July […]

US coal exports climb 10.1% on month in April: Census Bureau

Monthly US thermal and metallurgical coal exports increased 10.1% from the previous month to 7.3 million mt in April, US Census Bureau data showed June 8. Metallurgical coal accounted for 52.5% of total US coal exports at 3.8 million mt. Thermal coal exports at 3.5 million mt accounted for 47.5% of the US total. A […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rose in April

Coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, topped year-earlier levels in April, but continued to recede from the three-year high set in February. Terminals at the port handled a little under 2.5mn short tons (2.27mn metric tonnes) of coal in April, up from 2.47mn st in the same month of 2021, according to data released today […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rose in March

US coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, climbed by 23pc in March on the year amid strong international demand. Terminals at the port handled 2.89mn short tons (2.62mn metric tonnes) last month, compared with 2.35mn st in March 2021, data from the Virginia Maritime Association show. But exports slipped month-over-month from February’s 2.95mn st, which […]

Hampton Roads coal exports reach 3-year high

Coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, rose in February to the highest level in three years, reflecting strong demand for US coal amid tight international supply. The three terminals at the port loaded about 2.95mn short tons (2.68mn metric tonnes) of coal for export during the month, according to data collected by the Virginia Maritime […]

US Hampton Roads coal exports continue ascent

US coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, in November topped volumes from both one and two years earlier. Terminals near the port handled 2.83mn short tons (2.57mn metric tonnes) of coal during November, up from 2.28mn st a year earlier and 2.76mn st in November 2019, according to Virginia Maritime Association data. Loading volumes […]

US Hampton Roads coal exports hit 20-month high in November

A 20-month high 2.83 million st of coal was exported from the terminals in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia in November, Virginia Maritime Association data released Dec. 10 showed. November’s coal exports were the highest since 2.88 million st in March 2020. The volume was 3.3% higher than October and 24.4% higher than the […]