After a 26-day voyage, the Istanbul Bridge the first container ship operating on the China-Europe Arctic container express route arrived at the Port of Gdansk in northern Poland on Sunday.
A Milestone in Arctic Shipping Connectivity
The new Arctic route marks a major step in expanding maritime trade between China and Europe, offering a shorter alternative to traditional shipping lanes via the Suez Canal. By navigating the Northern Sea Route, the Istanbul Bridge demonstrates the growing feasibility of Arctic shipping during the ice-free season, potentially reshaping global trade logistics and reducing transit times significantly.
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Source: Xinhua
