SMM Steel: Xiamen Construction Steel Prices Drop by 10 on 11th

Extreme drought has lowered river levels in East Kalimantan, disrupting transportation operations for some coal producers. Data from Indonesia’s meteorological agency showed that East Kalimantan received almost no rainfall in August. To prevent barges from running aground, local producers have been forced to reduce their coal loads. A local port official said that barges normally capable of carrying 7,000 tonnes of coal are currently limited to approximately 5,500 tonnes, representing a reduction of 1,500 tonnes, or about 21.4%, per trip. Some barges continue to face difficulties travelling upstream despite carrying reduced loads. The industry group noted that the decline in carrying capacity per trip will require more voyages and raise logistics costs.

Los futuros del mineral de hierro cotizaron a la baja hoy. El contrato más activo del DCE, I2701, cerró en 714,0 RMB/t, un 1,11 % menos que el día de negociación anterior.