China launched a sea express market to Europe through melting Arctic

China sent the first regular freight flight to Europe along the Arctic coast of Russia. The new route was opened thanks to the melting of ice and the acceleration of climate change.

The pioneer became the Istanbul Bridge container. On Monday, September 22, accompanied by icebreakers, he left the world‘s largest port of Ninbo-Zhoussan to the British Philicstoy, reports TASS With reference to the Government of the city of Ninbo.

The ship transports goods sold through the platforms of e -commerce, as well as batteries and highly effective energy drives.

“This marks the official launch of the world’s first naval container express markete“ China-Europe ”,” the state administration emphasizes.

The route through Bering Strait and the Northern Sea Route takes about 18 days, which is 22 days shorter than traditional routes, and reduces the amount of carbon emissions by about 50%.

“In general, the Arctic opens. Twenty years ago she was frozen. But now, when she melts and something opens, interest has appeared,- Commented The founder of the Arctic Institute in Washington Malta Humppert. – The Arctic is the first region where the climate change changes the geopolitical map. If it were not for the change in the climate, we would not talk about it. Russia would not produce oil and gas in the Arctic. China would not send containers through the Arctic. ”

New opportunities are accompanied by new risks. The Arctic heats up Three or four times faster than the rest of the planet. The reduction of ice simplifies the passage, but in case of unforeseen circumstances, environmental damage can cause.

The soot from bunker fuel is especially destructive for snow and ice, warned the alliance adviser for the pure Arctic Andrew Dambrill: “There she causes five times more damage than when ejected far from there.”

In addition, the elimination of oil spills in the Arctic is more difficult and therefore occurs slower, he added.

In addition, the first-priest ship does not inspire confidence. According to Dambrilla, Istanbul Bridge-a 25-year-old container line under the flag of Liberia-is not equipped with ice fortifications.

“It will be accompanied by an escort, but it is still not fortified. In addition, he will probably use heavy fuel or bunker fuel during swimming, ”he concluded.

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