China's Sea Legend shipping company has launched an 'Ice Silk Road' route through the Arctic, cutting travel time from China to Europe to 20 days, compared to 40 via the Suez Canal. The route, which uses Russia's Northern Sea Route, offers a seasonal alternative amid Middle East disruptions, but faces ice limits and geopolitical tensions.
China's Arctic 'Ice Silk Road' offers alternative to Red Sea route
Source: Al Jazeera