The phrase "coal export" refers to the act of selling and shipping coal from one country to another country for use in power generation or other industrial purposes. Full definition
The proposed coal export terminals have serious implications for rail congestion in the region as well as road congestion due to delays as coal trains pass through towns. (powerpastcoal.org)
Residents are concerned that with the increase of coal export activity, the facility's permit is not up to standards to protect the community. (blogs.sierraclub.org)
I'm a little curious about the numbers too, given that they are so much greater than current coal exports from the region. (sightline.org)