Bulker loadings have been halted at the Vanino Bulk Terminal in eastern Russia following a fire, adding to shipping congestion.
Russian coal producer and exporter Suek declared an indefinite force majeure on its cargoes on 11 October, according to a letter from the company seen by TradeWinds.
Suek AG chief executive Yuri Filippov said two conveyor belts were severely affected by the blaze and cannot be operated, making it impossible to load coal at the terminal.
