Chartering

Loaded vessels are progressively allowed to depart, what about the country’s multilateral relations? Early this month, Indonesia sent shockwaves through the energy markets with a blanket export ban to address its critically low domestic shortage to avoid a power outage. Coal miners were subsequently slapped with permit revokes for not …

It was initially coal; the republic has now advanced to liquefied natural gas (LNG) Iron ore was a formidable weapon for China to gradually gain reliance from the market based on purchase alone. It was far-fetched a group kept a close watch on the country’s hoarding; given China’s iron ore …

Korea demonstrates its high ambitions in net zero fuels While hydrogen is a clean fuel, the risks outweighed the advantages especially on safety. Its composition is a cause for concern as it is highly flammable, which warrants extra care for storage. That translates to more costs for shipowners. However, it …

The republic’s exports can only resume if PLN confirms it has sufficient stockpile It has been a roller coaster ride for Indonesia’s coal market this month, especially for miners and plantations. However, if the country’s state-owned utility company PLN confirms its supply to be sufficient for 15 operational days, the …

The republic’s regular client is now considering liquefied natural gas (LNG) as alternative Japan is reportedly waiting for its coal shipment from Indonesia that was delayed due to the recent curb to address domestic shortage. The country is now evaluating contingencies if its regional coal supplier (Indonesia) is prepared to write …

Port congestions in more locations become favourable for smaller carriers The risks involving economies of scale once again raised its ugly head. With the Omicron variant disrupting supply chains, cargo owners banking on lower costs with big carriers may wind up suffering more losses. The result might just be different …

President Joko Widodo has officially revoked thousands of mining and plantation permits, however… One cannot help but question if the Indonesian government is playing high-stakes poker with this drastic step; putting one of its largest source of income at risk. On the other hand, should Environmental, Social, and Governance be …

A planned talk to address the month-long ban did not happen, leaving miners more worried The real impact from an imprudent decision has revealed itself. Original shipments were halted and left hordes of vessels in limbo. All eyes are now on Indonesia especially on its relations with big economies like …

Indonesia’s coal crisis may get out of hand if miners’ leashes are too tight The country’s coal miners are struggling to digest the month-long export ban imposed by Ridwan Jamaludin, Director General of Mineral and Coal at the Energy Ministry. President Joko Widodo dished a nasty threat to revoke export …

The republic paused coal exports in January to address shortage for domestic power The republic’s mining regulator reportedly ordered through a letter to have coal miners and exporters to divert coal from loaded ships at ports to power plants to prevent disruption to the national electricity system. Month-long halt The …