Consol Energy sinks following collapse of bridge in Baltimore

Shares of companies with exposure to coal are moving lower following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The bridge provides the entryway to the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, the largest port in the U.S. for specialized cargo, and is also a gateway for bulk cargo like coal and petroleum products. Baltimore was the top loading location for U.S. thermal coal exports in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Consol Energy (CEIX) says on its website that its Baltimore Marine terminal is one of two coal export terminals on the Eastern Seaboard with the ability to serve the largest ocean-going ships in the world, and the only one served by two rail lines. Shares of Consol Energy are down 8% to $79.86 in afternoon trading while Arch Resources (ARCH) is down 3% and Peabody Energy (BTU) is down 1%.