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Dry Bulk Shipping: India Importing Less Coal In 2026

India has been importing less coal overall so far in 2026, despite an increase in imports from Russia. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Aug 2026, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +1.7% yo-y to 866.8 mln t (excluding cabotage), based on vessel tracking data from AXS Marine. In Jan-Aug ...

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Xeneta: Carriers Seize Opportunity As Freight Rates Head Towards Record Levels From Far East To US

The Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update provides data and intelligence including the latest freight rate and capacity movements across global trades with supporting insight from Peter…

  • Freight rates from Far East to US West Coast and East Coast surged 324% and 325% since February.
  • Bunker prices may reach pre-pandemic levels, potentially impacting fuel surcharges.
  • Carriers adding 6-7% more capacity in September for Far East to US East Coast trade.

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