Insider: Oil price and traffic congestion drive up transportation cost
"We usually used trucks. There are various aspects to why the transportation cost has spiked, such as oil prices and traffic congestion. As a result, the price of coal has soared higher and it´s become harder to purchase it at a relatively low price."
Soaring demand tests China´s coal transportation efficiency
Tuesday marks the beginning of winter on the Chinese calendar. Insufficient hydro power supply in south China and the increasing heating demand pose a special challenge to the coal transportation efficiency this year.
Coal shortages hit power plants
Power plants in Hunan Province are facing severe coal shortages. Insufficient supplies of hydro-power in south China and a growing demand for heating are posing a real challenge to the area’s energy infrastructure.
Transportation difficulties lead to coal shortages
The coal shortages in Hunan province don’t appear to be caused by resource shortages in the rest of the country. Statistics show that, on a national level, the supply and demand of coal in China is generally in balance.
Northern China sees heating dilemma
China´s northern cities are particularly in need of heating during the bitter winter. As the main heat source, coal is critical for companies that provide heating for residents. The increasing of coal is making this winter a harder one, for these companies.
From coal to eco-friendly ventures
China’s Shanxi province is well known for its coal production -- and Xiaoyi city is one of its main centres. Coal-related industries account for more than half of the province’s GDP.
