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Chinese shipping company launches regular container service through Arctic in cooperation with Russia

started August 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM · last changed 10d ago

Summary

A Chinese shipping company is launching weekly container service across the Arctic via the Russian northern route, cutting transit time from 40 days to 20 days compared to the Suez Canal. The route responds to geopolitical disruptions of traditional corridors, though major Western operators have withdrawn citing sanctions risk and environmental concerns.

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Kina se priprema da pokrene redovnu kontejnersku liniju kroz Arktik, otvarajući novi pomorski koridor između Azije i Evrope. Kineska kontejnerska brodarska kompanija „Sea Legend“ trebalo

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