BIMCO: Coal shipments jump 14% in June, driven by Chinese demand

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Global coal shipments increased by 14% year-on-year in June 2026, primarily due to a 41% rise in shipments to China. This growth was driven by China's efforts to compensate for weaker domestic coal supply and increased electricity generation demand.

“In June 2026, global coal shipments jumped 14% y/y, driven by a 41% y/y increase in coal shipments to China, as the country looked to offset weaker domestic supply and to meet higher demand from electricity generation. Since the start of the year, global coal shipments have risen 3% y/y, a reversal of last year’s ...