Chinese newcomer STF Shipping launches Russian services
Recently incorporated STF Shipping has started operations, joining other Russia-focused operators, despite the downward pressure ...
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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 the goods to China through the Arctic Ocean.
This service, covering around 13,000 km over 20-25 days, is expected to be one week faster than the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
China’s ambassador to ...
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