China is ever closer to Europe, thanks to the Arctic route
The Chinese freighter 'Istanbul Bridge' has just made its first commercial voyage through the Arctic to reach Europe. Thanks to what has also been called the new silk road, the navigation time between the Asian giant and Europe will be reduced by more than a third from the usual route (the Suez Canal), which will open up new opportunities for Chinese giants such as Aliexpress, Shein or Temu.
China has been looking for a new silk road for a long time, and it is getting closer and closer to fulfilling its dream. The northern route that will cross the Arctic will allow it to significantly reduce shipping times and costs.
The North Road will openup new opportunities to Chinese giants like Aliexpress, Shein or Temu.
The Chinese freighter Istanbul Bridge completes its first commercial voyage through the Arctic to reach Europe . The ship arrived at the Polish port of Gdansk on 19 October, opening the new trade route between Europe and the Arctic Ocean, dubbed the China-Europe Arctic Express Route .
The freighter left China on 23 September and made stops in the United Kingdom (Felixstowe) and Germany (Hamburg) before arriving at the port of Gdansk (Poland).
The Chinese shipping company Sea Legend Shipping has explained to the Global Times that the new route offers significant temporary advantages, adding that regular travel will begin in 2026, once a week or fortnightly, in the navigable part of the area.
In addition, the company plans to use this route in the future throughout the year.
According to the company, crossing the Arctic could reduce carbon emissions by about 30% compared to the Suez Canal.
In 2023, another Chinese vessel, Newnew Shipping, carried out a similar pilot journey along the northern route (NSR) with the help of Russia, but without a regular character.
More international news
Argentina will hold elections this Sunday that will condition the country's future
Half of the Chamber of Deputies and one third of the Senate will be renewed, and Milei's management, US intervention, and the strength of Peronism will be measured.
Spectacular migration of millions of red crabs on the Australian island of Chrismas
Every year, between October and November , Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, becomes the scene of one of the most amazing natural shows on the planet. Millions of red crabs leave the rainforest and nest in the sea.
Maduro: "Yes peace, no war"
Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, has pleaded for peace. This is Maduro's response to Trump's latest threat that, following the bombing and shipwreck of nine ships in the Caribbean and the Pacific, attacks can now be carried out by land to combat drug trafficking.
Lithuania accuses two Russian military aircraft of violating its airspace and activates the response of Spanish NATO fighters
The Lithuanian Government has announced that it will summon representatives of the Russian embassy to formally protest against what it considers "reckless and dangerous conduct".
Brussels is preparing a legal report on the impact of suspending the time change
EB's Commissioner for Transport has been in favour of suspending the time change and setting a single timetable. In his words, there is "scientific evidence" that changing the time "harms" citizens.
Mosquitoes appear in Iceland for the first time in history
Scientists believe that climate change causes Iceland to have warmer autumn and spring, which has facilitated the emergence and survival of these common species mosquitoes.
Two journalists from Belarus and Georgia, both in prison, have won the Sakharov Prize
Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut and Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobel have been recognized by the European Parliament for their contribution to "freedom and democracy" with this annual award.
Sarkozy's security will be monitored in prison by two officers
The French Minister of the Interior has stated that this has been a decision of the Ministry of the Interior and that it is a question of 'ensuring' the security of the former head of State, so that two agents will remain in the next cell for 24 hours.
The Louvre Museum has been opened for the first time after the jewellery theft
However, it will not be possible to visit the museum in its entirety.
Trump and Putin will not meet in the coming weeks
The White House confirms the news after the Kremlin lowered expectations about the meeting. They argue it needs "serious preparation." On the other hand, Russia has also ruled out a ceasefire in Ukraine, saying it would serve to rearm Ukraine.