Coal out in the cold

ZPMC’s new continuous screw-type ship unloader, with a capacity of 600-2,000 tonnes per hour, advances eco-friendly bulk cargo handling.

APM Terminals Callao will introduce a new grain unloading system in 2025, with 12 silos boosting storage by 60,000t as part of a US$ 95m upgrade.

The Balaka-Lilongwe railway now enables coal imports from Mozambique’s Tete Province, where Indian companies have bought mines to supply coal to India.

The Grain Workers Union in BC has issued a 72-hour strike notice, citing stalled contract negotiations and disputed holiday policies.

Liquified natural gas is unlikely to displace coal in China’s energy transition, as the country prioritises domestic energy sources over imported LNG.

Drewry forecasts a 3.3% rise in Capesize shipping demand in 2024, driven by increased coal exports from Colombia to Asia, offsetting reduced European demand.