A Chinese shipping company has confirmed with the Global Times the plan to launch a regular container service via Russia’s Northern Sea Route to Europe this week, marking a new Arctic option for Asia-Europe trade once it sets sail.

Statt 40 Tage nur 20: China schickt ab dieser Woche acht Frachter über die Arktis nach Europa. Der kürzere Weg führt durch Russlands Gewässer.

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