Russia inaugurates Arctic Express No. 1, connecting Moscow to Chinese ports via Arctic Ocean.
Russia has launched the “Arctic Express No. 1” logistics service from Moscow Oblast, introducing a new rail-sea intermodal transportation route. This 13,000-km route links Moscow with Chinese ports, transiting through Arkhangelsk port in northwest Russia via the Arctic Ocean.
The new logistics route promises to reduce transportation time to 20-25 days, cutting at least 20 days off the traditional Suez Canal route. The service was inaugurated on Friday, with Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui highlighting its potential to enhance logistics and transportation between the two nations.
Ambassador Zhang emphasised that the Arctic Express No. 1 will not only boost logistics but also foster broader cooperation in areas such as bilateral trade, investment, and technological innovation. This new route is expected to inject fresh momentum into Russia-China economic relations, promoting efficiency and collaboration.
