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Exports from the Australian state of Queensland hit 220 million t in 2015, an increase of 2% on last year’s record.

Diana Shipping signs a term loan facility for up to US$75 734 900 with the Export-Import Bank of China.

Global infrastructure company, Black & Veatch, has completed its EPC role at the Therma South coal-fired power plant in the Philippines, which includes the region's first coal storage dome.

US rail operator, Norfolk Southern, has rejected Canadian Pacific’s third offer, calling the bid “grossly inadequate”.

Allison Transmission promotes David S. Graziosi, Chief Financial Officer, to the additional role of President.

New urethane formula for superior performance in the toughest environments.

The Australian Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved expansion work at Abbot Point coal terminal in Queensland.

Norfolk Southern intends to idle its Ashtabula, Ohio, Coal Pier and shift operations to the railroad's Sandusky, Ohio, Dock, in order to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.

The average scrapping age for dry bulk carriers has dropped in recent years on the back of supply in the fleet and Chinese-government incentives to scrap ships.

A round-up of the week’s coal news from updates on the latest coal projects to short-term outlooks on US coal production and prices.

TerraSource Global has appointed Jason Burlage as President following the retirement of Mark Kohler earlier this year.

Canadian Pacific has upped its offer for US rail operator, Norfolk Southern, again as takeover battle heats up.

Goldenport chairman, Chris Walton, and founder, Capt. Paris Dragnis, will step down from the board of directors at the end of this year.

Port of Antwerp has ended its financial interest in Indian port operator, Essar Ports Ltd, but will continue to offer consultancy and training services to the Indian ports sector.

Berkshire Hathaway business, BNSF, would join any consolidation of the North American rail sector as Norfolk Southern continues to hold out against Canadian Pacific’s advances.