North Queensland's coal exports climb 13% MoM in April

Coal shipments for export markets from the three Australian terminals under the management of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) climbed 13% on month and 13.4% on year to 10.63 million tonnes in April, Mysteel Global calculated based on the company's latest data.

Connected by rail to dozens of coal mines in the Bowen Basin, Northeast Australia, these three terminals are the primary conduits for Queensland coal to overseas markets, with most being coking coal, as reported. The overall rise was mainly driven by stronger performance last month at two terminals in the