Vinalines signs transport deal with top coal producer

Vietnam National Shipping Lines signed a deal to transport coal for Vietnam National Coal & Mineral Industries Group, the country’s biggest coal producer, the cargo carrier said on its website. The coal producer, also known as Vinacomin, will use the shipping company’s fleet to move the coal to regional markets including China, South Korea and Japan, the statement said. The shipper is also known as Vinalines.