The South Korean containership Panstar Acro (2,758 TEU) returned to Busan on October 11, completing a 50-day round trip to Europe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route. Officials say the demonstration voyage, which saw no major incidents, took about 10 fewer days than the Suez Canal routing and produced valuable polar navigation data. Cargo volumes fell short, with 737 laden containers shipped to Europe. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will assess route economics and plans a more substantial trial next year, supporting a target of regular Arctic service by 2030.
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