The volume of shipments along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) will remain at record highs for the next few years. TASS writes about this with reference to Vladimir Panov, special representative of the Rosatom company for Arctic development.
“Every year we will witness a historical record along the entire route. “Accordingly, 2024 will be a record year,” he said.
Freight transport volume along the Northern Sea Route according to the results of 2023 exceeded The planned figure exceeded 250 thousand tons and reached a record level of 36.254 million tons.
Such high figures were achieved thanks to the partners of the state company, which directed their cargo to the East. First of all, we are talking about Novatek, Gazprom Neft, Lukoil and Norilsk Nickel.
The number of transit flights along the NSR increased from 47 to 80 during the year. Additionally, 250 more navigation permits were issued compared to the previous year.
Before reportedChina and Asia are interested in using the Northern Sea Route.
India before expressed Desire to cooperate with the Russian Federation on NSR.