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KN. A prolonged El Niño-driven dry spell is disrupting Indonesia’s coal shipments as rivers used to transport the export commodity run shallow. Analysts said producers may turn to alternative routes, including land transport or smaller vessels, but these options could drive up costs.
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) has cautioned that an extended dry season could further disrupt shipments, with supply chains already under strain in key producing regions. APBI Executive director Gita Mahyarani said the impact of the prolonged dry spell is not uniform across the country but is becoming increasingly evident. “It will certainly have an impact, though not in every region, and is already occurring, particularly in Central Kalimantan,” she told The Jakarta Post.
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