Recorded 15+15 webinar: Is coal shipping on the rise?

Published: 21 December 2022

Coal demand resurged in 2022, almost surpassing its all-time peak in 2013, which has led many to question whether coal truly is dying. As one of the three major bulks, accounting for around a quarter of bulker demand, future coal demand is one of the key factors guiding the dry bulk sector in the coming decades, and a main driver of investment decisions.

Watch the recording of the BIMCO 15+15 webinar held on 21 December.

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In this webinar, Filipe Gouveia, our resident Shipping Analyst at BIMCO, walked us through coal’s recent recovery and its effects on dry bulk shipping as well its long-term prospects.

How have EU coal sanctions against Russia affected dry bulk shipping in 2022?

Has coal demand truly peaked or will energy needs continue to boost demand in the coming years?

Given goals of carbon neutrality, at what point will coal shipping begin to phase out?

This 30-minute webinar was held on 21 December 2022.

15+15 weekly webinars are a 30 minute webinar which includes a 15-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

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