Tag: Freight And Trade

Two oceans, two markets – Why Atlantic thermal coal prices are crashing while Pacific holds firm

Apr 11, 2026

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by

Yuvraj Chouhan

in Non Coking

Subdued demand, oversupply weigh on Atlantic prices Pacific remains firm on strong Asian buying, tight supply As European prices slide toward $100, Asian buyers are continuing to pay stable prices for Indonesian and Australian coal. What explains the divide? Atlantic weakness: Soft demand and aggressive offers In the Atlantic, the market has weakened. CIF ARA…