China’s coal imports have been robust, but winter crunch looms

​China’s coal imports have grown strongly so far this year, but this may be about to change, assuming Beijing takes steps to ensure that growth for the whole of 2019 is more or less zero.

Strong Indian coal imports bring cheer to panamax owners

Foreseeable strong Indian coal imports is expected to lend continued support to rates in the panama bulk sector in the coming quarters, following already climbing rates so far this year, according to analyst Drewry.

Chinese firms lift Australian coal orders, as curbs tipped to end

Chinese private power companies have started to buy contracts for Australian thermal coal, which could signal an end to China’s import restrictions that have sent prices plummeting.

China’s coal boat diplomacy likely to extend until September

No one should expect an early end to China’s coal boat diplomacy that has resulted in discrimination against Australian imports being embraced at pretty much all the Middle Kingdom’s key import terminals.

China to cap 2019 coal imports to help domestic producers

China’s government will cap coal imports this year at 2018 levels, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, to support domestic producers.

China thermal coal imports to fall 10 million-12 million tonnes in 2019: Noble’s Echeverri

China’s thermal coal imports will decline by between 10 million and 12 million tonnes in 2019, a leading industry analyst said on Tuesday, largely because of rising domestic output in the world’s top producer and consumer.

China’s Feb coking coal imports from Australia fall 21 pct

China’s coking coal imports from Australia in February slumped 21 percent from a year earlier as lengthy customs checks on Australian cargoes at several ports delayed their arrival into the country.