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EconomyLavrov says Northern Sea Route shipping reaches record high

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said voyages on the Northern Sea Route in early 2026 were 1.5 times the level a year earlier, while cargo volumes rose 25%. He put the 2026 cargo forecast at 40 million tonnes and described trans-Arctic routes as a safe, cost-effective alternative to southern transport corridors.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:11Original

Lavrov says Northern Sea Route shipping reaches record high
Economy