THE PORT of Abbot Point in Queensland announced it set a monthly tonnage record last month, exporting almost 1.66m tonnes of coal.
The Port reported the figures were a reflection of improving export numbers for other Queensland ports.
The port loaded 21 ships last month, in what the newly-formed Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation saw as a good sign of future demand.
Work continues at the port to boost capacity to 50mtpa from 2011.
The neighbouring Hay Point terminal saw volumes steady at just over 3m tonnes in May, down slightly from April, but still the best two back-to-back months since August and September.
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