Trade route: South Korea for the first time tests the Arctic as an alternative sea route
South Korea is exploring the northern trade route between Asia and Europe. The passage is significantly shorter – if the arctic ice allows it. But South Korea is not the only country up there.
South Korea is exploring the Arctic route to Europe as an alternative shipping lane. The container ship PanStar Acro set off from Busan on a commercial test voyage via the Northeast Passage, carrying chemicals and used cars, bound for ports in Felixstowe, Rotterdam, and Danzig. The test aims to assess the viability of the Northeast Passage for commercial shipping, collecting data on travel time, fuel consumption, and operating costs.
The voyage, including the return to Busan, is expected to take 45 days, significantly shorter than the traditional route via the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Suez Canal.
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