By 2030, up to 100 additional ice-class vessels will need to be built to transport cargo along the Northern Sea Route (NSR). This was reported “News”Referring to the SMP Main Directorate.
According to the publication, the possibility of using ships without ice class certificates to improve transportation is also being considered.
In August 2022, the Russian government approved a strategy for the development of the Northern Sea Route until 2035. According to this plan, the volume of cargo traffic on the route is expected to reach 80 million tons in 2024, 150 million tons in 2030 and 220 million tons in 2035.
It is noted that the Northern Sea Route occupies a key position in the development of Russia’s international relations. It provides domestic producers with access to the markets of Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, which can significantly reduce the time and resources spent on transit cargo transportation between European and Asian countries in the Northern Hemisphere.
Before this NOVATEK sent First liquefied gas shipment along the Northern Sea Route in 2024.
Previously the Northern Sea Route offered Chilingarov’s name will be given.
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Source: Gazeta
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