According to data released by Newcastle Port Corporation, the coal shipments made from the Port of Newcastle totaled 3.49 million tons in the week ended on December 2nd, soaring by 54.07% from a week ago.
In the November 1-30 period, the shipments of thermal and coking coals made from the Port of Newcastle totaled 11.99 million tons.
Meanwhile, the larger exporters to ship coal from the Port of Newcastle are Anglo American, Peabody Energy, Rio Tinto and Xstrata.