US met coal price increases are fueled by China concern

摘要

The Atlantic coking coal marketMonday found prices reacting to steady spotdemand and rising concern as a rally fueled byChina showed no sign of abating.Seasonal freight-rate increases in theAtlantic may be pushing up CFR costs forUS and Colombian material, while low spotavailability and longer time frames for Pacificcargoes limit options. Chinese domesticavailability and import needs were key at a timeof calls for higher output.