Coal news
NYK takes delivery of Japan’s first LNG-fuelled capesize carrier
NYK has held a naming ceremony for Japans first LNG-fuelled capsize carrier which will transport iron ore and coal from Australia to Japan.
The AAR reports on US weekly rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads has released its report on US rail traffic for the week ending 3 February 2024, as well as volumes for January 2024.
Dry bulk rail traffic down compared to 2023
According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR) North American rail loads have seen some minor increases alongside some decreases across the dry bulk goods sector.
AAR reports on overall decrease in weekly rail traffic
The AAR has released its data reporting on the state of weekly rail traffic compared against the same week in 2023.
K Line concludes contract for three eco-friendly post-panamax bulkers
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd have entered into a contract for the construction of three post-panamax bulkers which have been developed and designed as next-generation, environmentally friendly ships.
North American rail traffic has decreased compared to 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that total US weekly rail traffic was 457 453 carloads and intermodal units, down 4.1% compared with the same week in 2023.
AAR reports on marginally increased rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads has reported that rail traffic on the whole has seen a small increase when compared to the same period in 2023.
New coal transshipment contract in Indonesia
Bedeschi have secured a new contract for a coal transshipment system for construction at a shipyard in the Guangdong district before being deployed at its final destination in Indonesia.
The AAR closes out on 2023
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported US rail traffic for the week ending 30 December 2023, as well as volumes for December 2023.
Association of American Railroads provides latest update on US rail traffic
The Association of American Railroads reported US rail traffic for the week ending 16 December 2023 which has seen an increased compared to the same time in 2022.