US East Coast to Europe Coal Freight: Closed-Bid Tendering
Baltimore / Norfolk to ARA / UK discharge is one of the primary thermal coal trade lanes. FreightTender runs closed-bid tenders on this route — sealed offers, full audit trail, 8–18 hour cycle.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Load port | Baltimore / Norfolk, United States |
| Discharge port | ARA / UK discharge, Europe |
| Commodity | Thermal coal |
| Vessel class | Panamax / Supramax |
| Distance | ~3,600 nautical miles |
| Typical laytime | 3–5 days |
| BDI reference | P2A (Panamax) |
| Compliance hubs | Geneva FINMA, Rotterdam EU |
How FreightTender Works on This Route
Specify Baltimore / Norfolk load, ARA / UK discharge discharge, Thermal coal cargo specs, laycan window, and Panamax / Supramax vessel requirements.
Each broker receives an individual invitation. No broker can see who else was invited or what others submit.
Rate, vessel name, ETA, laycan confirmation, technical compliance — all in standardised format.
Side-by-side comparison table. Award decision timestamped and logged for compliance audit.
Compliance on This Route
Trading desks operating through Geneva FINMA, Rotterdam EU require documented, auditable freight procurement processes. FreightTender produces the full compliance file automatically on every tender.
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