Coal & Iron Ore
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Ore struck
Are coal and iron ore exports high in value – or high in risk? John Bensalhia investigates 24 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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The commodities downpour
HFW's Andrew Williams discusses the drivers behind port development and the need for investment in supporting infrastructure 16 Feb 2012 - Port Strategy
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DBCT remains operational
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal remained operational throughout Queensland’s flooding, says Greg Smith, DBCT’s general manager of operations. 09 Feb 2011 - Port Strategy
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Logistical challenges
Mozambique and Botswana are rich in coal reserves but facing huge logistical challenges if they are to export this viably, says Jayendu Krishna, senior consultant in Drewry’s Indian office, who recently presented a paper on coal exports from Mozambique to India and Brazil. 08 Feb 2011 - Port Strategy
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India’s growing appetite
No amount of green aspiration is going to halt the spiralling world demand for coal – and India is the one to watch. Felicity Landon reports 07 Feb 2011 - Port Strategy
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Iron ore loading limits
Liquefaction is not the only danger when it comes to loading iron ore. 04 Aug 2010 - Port Strategy
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Awed by ore
The loading of iron ore is fraught with danger. Michael King investigates means of reducing risk 02 Aug 2010 - Port Strategy
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Russian connections
Russia's sights are on plans for $13.3bn of port investment by 2012. Since the downturn, Russia's dependence on energy exports has increased, (20% of its coal goes abroad), so its ports are a necessary part of the supply chain. 03 Feb 2010 - Port Strategy
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China goes supersize
Benchmark spot coal prices at Qinhuangdao - which handles around half of China's coal - recently rose by about 3% a tonne in just a few days, bringing prices up to a level not seen in a year. 03 Feb 2010 - Port Strategy
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Diamonds in the dust
Coal producers are bypassing chokes in the supply chain to invest directly in terminal space, as Stevie Knight explains
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Auto mooring to aid bulk congestion
A piece of kit that could result in increased sailing windows at congested bulk ports is a new take on the humble mooring system, and Australia's Port of Hedland has been quick off the mark in adopting the technology. 10 Jul 2009 - Port Strategy
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Strike while the iron's hot
China's revived ore interest is hitting ports hard, but there are ways to beat the queues, explains Patrik Wheater 09 Jul 2009 - Port Strategy
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Newcastle secures the bottom line
Australia's Newcastle coal port is looking at riding the downturn by an investment strategy which could potentially double the ports capacity. 25 Feb 2009 - Port Strategy
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Mixed fortunes for Brazilian coal industry
The axe may have fallen on some areas of Brazil's production, but a $300m deal that includes Caribbean port interests as well as two coal mines was concluded in December by Vale.
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Warming a cool economy
Can coal bring a much needed fillip to stagnating bulk ports? Stevie Knight finds out
23 Feb 2009 - Port Strategy
