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China container ship uses Northern Passage to Europe
A Chinese shipping company has launched a new service through the Northern Passage to Europe, reducing shipping time from 40 days via the Suez Canal to approximately 20 days. This is achieved by crossing the North Sea, passing through the Bering Strait, and along the northern coast of Russia. The service comes as part of China's efforts to strengthen its presence in the region within the framework of the "Arctic Silk Road" project and to facilitate trade between Asia and Europe. This is especially relevant given the increasing maritime traffic through the Northern Passage, with the number of container ships using it rising to 23 ships in 2025. However, environmental organizations warn that this increased shipping activity could heighten pollution in the fragile region. Some shipping companies, such as "CMA CGM," "MSC," and "Hapag-Lloyd," remain hesitant to use the route due to environmental concerns.
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