EconomyEconoScope | China’s ‘Ice Silk Road’ is reshaping global trade routes

Chinese container shipping company Sea Legend Line plans to launch the first regular container service across the Arctic. The China-Europe Arctic Express would reach Felixstowe in 18 to 20 days via the Bering Strait and Northeast Passage, faster than the Suez route, though seasonal sea ice and limited infrastructure prevent year-round operations for now.

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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-08-14 05:07Original