On May 19, 2026, a presentation of the review “The Impact of the Situation in the Middle East on International Commodity Markets” and a new issue of the “Coal on the Rails” review for the results of Q1 2026 took place at the Gudok Publishing House media center.
The review on the Middle East conflict assesses Russia’s export opportunities amid the potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
The topics of the reviews are interconnected: despite the absence of a direct dependency on the Strait of Hormuz, coal prices are shaped under the influence of LNG and oil markets. Rising gas prices stimulate demand for coal and expand export opportunities.
The “Coal on the Rails” review highlights positive dynamics: coal shipments from Siberia to eastern destinations are growing, and obligations for the export of Kuzbass production have been fully met.
Experts emphasized the increasing role of railways in global logistics and their importance for the resilience of the transport system.
The speakers included General Director Sergey Rumyantsev and his deputies Alexey Zamkovoy and Pavel Shestakov.
