Ships Navigate the Tehran Toll Booth in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively turned the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint — into a tollbooth, requiring some commercial vessels to pay...
US Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in February 2026, MARTS Shows
The Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey (MARTS) provides early estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales based on a sample...
Domestic Coal Use Rises 12% as Exports Fall
US coal exports fell 16 million short tons in 2025 to 93 MMst, marking the first decline after four years of growth, according to...
Australia Leverages LNG Exports to Secure Asian Fuel Supplies
Australia is looking to leverage its position as a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter to Asia to help secure fuel supplies amid global...
How Did Chinese Ships Navigate Hormuz Amid Gulf Tensions?
Two Chinese container ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on their second attempt amid the ongoing Gulf conflict, ship‑tracking data shows.
After turning back...