EconomyCargo traffic on Northern Sea Route reaches 33 million tons by start of Q4
Cargo traffic on the Northern Sea Route stood at 33 million metric tons at the start of the fourth quarter, up 17% from the same period last year, according to a presentation by Russian Minister of Far East and Arctic Development Alexey Chekunkov. Transit traffic rose 1.5 times year on year to 4.8 million metric tons. Two nuclear-powered icebreakers, two hydrographic ships, five emergency and rescue ships, and four satellites have already been delivered for the route’s development. Plans through 2035 include four more nuclear-powered icebreakers, three emergency and rescue centers, 41 emergency and rescue ships, and 11 satellites.
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Cargo traffic on Northern Sea Route reaches 33 million tons by start of Q4