India has Entered the High North to Ascertain Global Reach, Says Expert on Polar Geopolitics India has recently taken an increased interest in the Arctic and is cooperating more and more with Russia. "Far from the Arctic geographically, India has inserted itself into the High North to ascertain global reach and international standing", says Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan.
Shipping along Northern Sea Route Should be Cheaper than Suez Canal, says Russian PM "Transporting goods along Northern Sea Route should be cheaper than Suez Canal", russian deputy PM says.
Rosatom To Invest $7bn in Arctic Shipping to Compete with Suez Canal Russia’s Rosatom Group plans to spend $7 billion to become one of the world’s largest container shipping operators. The company aims to offer container liner service along the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a shortcut between Asia and Europe, competing with the Suez Canal.
Shipping Company Maersk to Return to Arctic Northern Sea Route This Summer Danish shipping operator Maersk is exploring the possibility of sending cargo along Russia's Northern Sea Route this summer. It is currently discussing a cooperation with Atomflot, the country's primary operator of icebreakers.
