South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern

South Korean container ship will test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern  Reuters

Peace prospects in the Middle East faded, with US President Donald Trump ruling out a renewed ceasefire deal with Iran and more fighting breaking out in Lebanon. Trump said “no” when asked whether he wanted a new Iran accord to replace a 60-day agreement that expired on Monday. “They want to make a deal, but they’re no

For the first time, China has established a scheduled shipping route through the Arctic. NPR's Michel Martin asks Marc Lanteigne of the Arctic University of Norway why that matters.

Located along Russia’s Arctic coastline, Arkhangelsk lies on the Northern Dvina River and serves as a major cargo centre connected to the Northern Sea Route. The NSR stretches about 5,600 km across Russia’s Arctic waters. Much of the route remains covered by thick ice for most of the year.

Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt new tensions with the US, analysts say.

Global conflicts, tariffs and disruption around established trade routes have pushed shipping companies to look for alternatives. The Suez Canal route has become increasingly difficult to rely on.