Rusia prezintă un nou plan pentru transportul maritim în Arctica, pentru a contesta dominația maritimă a SUA

Vladimir Putin announced year-round navigation on the Russian Arctic route, aiming to double cargo traffic by 2030. However, actual transport has decreased for the second consecutive year, reaching 37 million tons, far from the target of 80 million tons for 2024. The route primarily serves Russian oil and gas, with limited international use, mainly by Russia and China. The navigation window is still seasonal, and the promise of year-round access relies on an incomplete fleet of icebreakers. Despite challenges, Asian operators are exploring alternatives due to geopolitical tensions affecting traditional routes.