The deal is expected to be announced later on Wednesday on the sidelines of a summit of EU and Southeast Asian leaders in Brussels.

Low- or zero-carbon hydrogen and ammonia solutions may also be extended to the energy, chemicals and aviation industries, the EMA added.

US steel imports may be set to fall in November to levels not seen since February 2021.

The RoDTEP scheme, which offers refunds on central, state and local duties and taxes, is applicable to exports until 30 September 2023.

Railroads have been trying to address the persistent delays by hiring more people and making other adjustments.

There have been a number of 10,000t trades in recent days, the highest single monthly clip since the European contract launched in March 2020.

The Australia low-volatile premium hard coking coal price has fallen by over $64/t, or 21pc, from the start of the month to $247.45/t fob on 30 November.

There were 30 vessels queued off the port on 5 December, which was in line with 7 November.