Maersk containership completes Arctic passage

The containership Venta Maersk completed a transit through the Bering Strait and off Siberia westward to St. Petersburg, Russia. Maersk photo.

A newly built Maersk Line containership completed a trial passage of the Northern Sea Route off Siberia and Russia, in what Maersk officials called a “one-off” to gain operational experience and test the ice-capable feeder ship.

It was the latest voyage in the high north, where climate changes make through passages more feasible and nations are eyeing new maritime and commercial opportunities. But Maersk cautioned it has no plans for new services in what is still a challenging and expensive...

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