EDF Trading's global, asset-backed coal and freight business is structured to reliably and cost effectively support EDF Group companies and third party customers.  Having multiple sources of supply worldwide, its own fleet of modern bulk carriers and strategic terminal operations gives it the capability to procure, ship, store, blend and deliver for customers whenever the need exists.

EDF Trading plays an important role in arranging EDF Group’s coal supply requirements in France and the UK. Through Chubu Energy Trading, a coal procurement partnership with Chubu Electric Power in Japan, it procures and delivers coal for Chubu’s Hekinan power station.  It also has a dedicated coal office in Singapore from which it meets the supply and wholesale market needs of its customers in China and throughout Asia.

EDF Trading’s North American coal business is of strategic importance to maintaining the security, quality and cost effectiveness of supply to EDF Group businesses and third party customers around the world. In North America, it trades physical and financial coal products and is the largest OTC market participant. It has numerous customers and counterparts including coal producers, utilities, physical traders, banks and investment funds.  Its North American coal transportation assets include barging and rail capacity contracts as well as terminal throughput agreements

EDF Trading controls a fleet of dry-bulk capesize and panamax vessels to manage its transportation requirements.   It is one of the largest operators in the dry-bulk commodities sector and its fleet is among the most modern.  Its reputation for reliability and efficiency is built upon its proven ability to support the business interests of EDF Group companies and third party customers worldwide.

EDF Trading is also one of Europe’s largest traders in freight derivatives, helping counterparties to lock-in freight costs and manage their freight exposure.