India Meteorological Department: China, the world s biggest coal producer and importer, saw arrivals of seaborne thermal coal of 29.7 million metric tons in March, according to data compiled by commodity analysts Kpler.
Indian refiners are now refusing to take delivery of crude transported by Sovcomflot tankers in an evident bid to steer clear of any secondary sanction risk
Russia: Exports of all grades of coal were assessed by commodity analysts Kpler at 8.48 million metric tons in February, slightly higher than January s 8.37 million.
US LNG Gas Supply To Europe: The United States became the world s largest LNG exporter last year, and its exports are expected to double by the end of the decade. Shipping risks have escalated due to repeated drone and missile strikes by Yemen s Houthis in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait since November, which they say is in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
Australia dominates the seaborne market for metallurgical coal, accounting for more than half of global volumes, and about three times the shipments of the next biggest exporter, the United States.