According to the WeChat official account "Ningbo Release," on the afternoon of September 22, the vessel "Istanbul Bridge" completed container loading operations at Ningbo Zhoushan Port and will depart via the Arctic route to Felixstowe Port in the UK, marking the official launch of the world's first China-Europe Arctic Container Fast Shipping Route (referred to as "China-Europe Arctic Fast Shipping").
WeChat official account "Ningbo Release"
This route takes the Northeast Passage of the Arctic, through the Bering Strait directly to Europe, taking about 18 days for a one-way journey, shortening the traditional route by 22 days and reducing carbon emissions by approximately 50%. This is another new record in the speed of China-Europe fast shipping routes following the 26-day "China-Europe Fast Shipping" route from Ningbo Zhoushan Port to Wilhelmshaven, Germany, which was launched at the end of 2024.
The launch of the "China-Europe Arctic Fast Shipping" route from Ningbo Zhoushan Port to Felixstowe Port not only means that Ningbo Zhoushan Port has extended its routes for the first time to the Arctic Ocean, completing the last piece of its global route network, but also provides strong support for Chinese enterprises to cope with global trade uncertainties and expand new international logistics channels.
Previously, on the 19th, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, stated in response to inquiries that China is an important stakeholder in Arctic affairs. China has always participated in Arctic affairs based on the basic principles of respect, cooperation, win-win, and sustainability, and has strengthened cooperation with all parties to maintain peace and stability in the Arctic and promote sustainable development in the Arctic.
Lin Jian pointed out that in recent years, the international community has paid more attention to the potential of using the Arctic shipping routes, and the Arctic shipping routes have the potential to become an important route for international trade. "The Chinese government is willing to work with countries along the Arctic Ocean, including Russia, as well as other interested countries, to strengthen international cooperation in the construction and operation of Arctic shipping infrastructure, and jointly promote the development and utilization of the Arctic shipping routes and environmental protection."
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