“History has been made after the first winter oil shipment from Russia over the roof of the world left for Europe. The 16,000 tonnes of Novy Port oil set off from Yamal on board tankers that will be the first to navigate through the new Northern Sea Route across the Arctic” The Siberian Times reported. … Continue reading
An official from Russia’s port association expects Russia to increase the volume of shipments made via its Arctic ports to 115 million tons per year. By Sputnik News Russia is currently modernizing its existing port facilities and constructing new terminals in the Arctic. These efforts are expected to raise the port capacity of Russian Arctic ports from 72 to 115 … Continue reading