South Korea’s first container ship trial voyage through the Arctic, together with reports that India plans to send its first pilot vessel along the same route next year, adds to mounting signs that major Asian trading economies are shifting from watching Arctic shipping to testing its commercial potential.

Während der Irankrieg die klassischen Handelsrouten weiter unter Druck setzt, wagt nach China nun auch Südkorea ein arktisches Experiment: Die „Panstar Acro“ soll Europa über die…

South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route…