The Northern Sea Route is becoming a more efficient transport artery than the Suez Canal. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this TASS.
“No one in the world has anything like this [мощных ледокольных] ships. Russia is the only country in the world that has such a fleet of nuclear icebreakers,” Putin said at a meeting with the winners and mentors of the championship of professional excellence.
According to the president, the Northern Sea Route is becoming more efficient in transporting goods than the Suez Canal.
Russia and China met on December 16 Development of the Northern Sea Route and insurance for ships passing through.
scheduled on the same day Traffic jam Along the Northern Sea Route in 2024.
On December 15, Maersk, one of the world’s largest cargo carriers, suspension Container transportation via the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
China had previously announced interest It uses the Northern Sea Route due to its length and safety.