Topic: Arctic route

REACHED GDANSK First-ever container ship to cross the Arctic Sea completes its journey

The first-ever container ship to connect Asia and Europe via the ‘new’ Arctic route completed its journey after reaching the Polish port of Gdańsk. Will…
Expert commentary Beijing’s new Arctic Sea route: A viable alternative for China-Europe freight?

The Chinese Haijie Shipping Company is launching a regular, albeit seasonal, China-Europe maritime transport service across the Arctic Sea. The route aims to shorten travel…
Global rail infrastructure Putin shares rail plans that could see big projects intertwine

“From the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean”. That’s how rail connectivity should work along the International North-South Transport…
Ice Silk Road How the Arctic Ocean can help Russian rail and bring it closer to China

On Friday 6 July, the first “Arctic Express” train departed from Russia’s Moscow region. Its destination: The northern port town of Arkhangelsk. The load, however,…