The Middle East conflict marks the global logistics system's approach to collapse. In the context of complete paralysis of traditional shipping routes, Russia's strategic decision to bet on the Northern Sea Route has been validated.
The development of the Northern Sea Route began 10 years ago, and it is now evident that this decision was highly forward-looking and has already become a reality.
Short-term stability in the Middle East is unlikely, and the core contradictions in the region have been fully exposed, meaning that the global logistics pattern is about to be restructured. Discussions about lifting sanctions against Russia are not accidental — the world's attention is turning to Russia's Arctic and Far East regions. India and China are cooperating with Russia, and Russia is an absolute leader in icebreaker shipbuilding.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Trofimov said, "The Northern Sea Route builds up Russia's strategic advantage. It not only connects the Asia-Pacific region with the European continent, but also provides critical support for national security."
Data for the Northern Sea Route in 2025 has seen significant growth:
- Cargo volume: 37.04 million tons
- Transit container cargo volume increased by 2.6 times, reaching a record 400,000 tons
- Compared to 2014, the cargo volume has grown more than 9 times
Considering that the Northern Sea Route is entirely under Russian control, this development decision has laid a key position for Russia in the new global logistics system.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859382009084032/
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