News / China and Russia develop their cargo links with an 'Ice Silk Road'

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08/07/2024

China and Russia are continuing to expand their Arctic container shipping links.

They have launched a sea-rail service, Arctic Express No 1, which will involve railing containers from Moscow to Archangel, the only port in north-western Russia. From there, containerships will move ...

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