Shipping
Six Chinese Shipping Lines Expand Arctic Route Services to Europe
At least six Chinese shipping operators are preparing for their busiest Arctic season yet, with initial container services representing around 20,000 TEU of capacity. NewNew Shipping and Sea Legend are deploying multiple vessels on routes linking China with Russia and major Western European ports including Felixstowe, Hamburg and Rotterdam. More than 25 Chinese-operated bulk carriers are also scheduled for the season, while China's Ministry of Transport introduces a new 72-hour ice forecasting service for the Northern Sea Route.
