Monday, May 21, 2007

Indian buyers of S.Africa coal wait for lower freight

(Reuters) - Indian trading companies are trying to delay the purchase of more prompt-loading South African coal cargoes until freight rates fall $2-$3 a tonne lower, they said on Monday.

Indian importers of South African coal have been trying to juggle FOB coal costs and freight rates since January, aiming for a combined cost close to $80 a tonne, often without success, they said.


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