Discharge of several Australian met coal shipments in China unlikely a change of policy: sources

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Singapore—The recent discharge of several Australian coal vessels in northern China may have left some market participants hopeful that a change in policy is near, but Chinese steelmakers said the discharge did not mean that Australian coals will receive customs clearance and they will continue to steer away of Australian material in the near term. Market participants said it was unclear why certain vessels carrying Australian met coals were allowed to discharge. Some alluded to the fact that the long waiting period at sea may have affected the welfare of the vessel crews.