# Over 35 international container voyages expected on Northern Sea Route in 2026

https://mins.news/en/item/41395

- TASS, 2026-09-02 04:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2180981

> More than 35 international container voyages are expected on the Northern Sea Route in 2026, up from 24 in 2025, Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. Freight traffic is projected to reach about 40 million metric tons, with international carriers’ share continuing to grow as infrastructure develops.

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