ShanghaiEye魔都眼 - First container ship arrives in UK via Arctic Route, a faster and cheaper China-Europe alternative

[Lemonpeach]

Bypassing the riskier ME/Suez Canal, Indian Ocean, Malacca Straits, South China Sea.

Reported to halve nautical mileage, halve carbon emission and halve journey time.

 

[killing_my_dreams]

halve carbon emission

In the first place, its the increase in the Earth's overall carbon emissions that allow for enough Arctic ice to melt and make such a route possible.

 

[Lemonpeach]

In the first place, its the increase in the Earth's overall carbon emissions that allow for enough Arctic ice to melt and make such a route possible.

Interesting that the problem created a solution to solve the problem.

 

[ckt1978]

haa. meaning siam the US areas of controls faster n cheaper.

 

[DriftKing]

Means SG port gg?

 

[Can Or Not]

I think it’s not been used for such a long time for a reason.

 

[archie7]

think might not halve fuel usage becos need ice class vessel

 

[Can Or Not]

Means SG port gg?

Possible… but we are so small. we just need a fraction of the world trade to prosper?

 

[Hahahaman]

"xxxxx controls entry to the Melaka straits.."

 

[hardindex]

RIP singapore

 

[hardindex]

haa. meaning siam the US areas of controls faster n cheaper.

till Russia start collecting the "protection" fee


AI Overview

Fees for the Arctic route in Russia are high, particularly for large tankers and LNG carriers, with costs for a single icebreaker escort potentially reaching $300,000–$700,000 depending on vessel size, distance, and season. The fees are charged by Rosatomflot, which operates Russia's nuclear icebreaker fleet and is essential for maintaining the route, especially during winter. The total cost for a transit can also include other charges and reflects Russia's substantial investment in developing the route's infrastructure.

Details of the fees

• Icebreaker escort fees:
  Large oil tankers and LNG carriers can pay between $300,000 and $700,000 for a single icebreaker escort, with a typical delivery from the Yamal LNG plant costing around $400,000.
  
  
• Basis for fees:
  The fees are charged by Rosatomflot, Russia's state-owned nuclear icebreaker fleet operator, which is crucial for ensuring year-round access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
  
  
• Other costs:
  The total cost of a journey is also influenced by factors like the time of year, the distance traveled, and other Russian tariffs on the NSR.
  
  
• Infrastructure investment:
  These fees are used to maintain the infrastructure and services required for the route, which is part of Russia's larger investment plan for the Arctic.
  

Factors influencing cost

• Vessel size: Larger vessels will incur higher costs.
  
  
• Distance: The distance traveled along the route impacts the total cost.
  
  
• Time of year: Winter escorts are essential and add to the price, though this is the main focus of infrastructure development to make the route more accessible.
  
  
• Other Russian tariffs: The Russian government imposes tariffs on the use of the NSR.

 

[sales69]

Nice. I did that when playing Uncharted Waters game. It's a reality now.

Wild factor is Russia.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Bypassing the riskier ME/Suez Canal, Indian Ocean, Malacca Straits, South China Sea.

Reported to halve nautical mileage, halve carbon emission and halve journey time.

Pirates be like, time to relocate to the North Pole liao.

 

[xdivider]

Nice. I did that when playing Uncharted Waters game. It's a reality now.

Wild factor is Russia.

same, no need fancy figurehead when running for asia early.......

only problem is need lots of orange juice....

 

[DragonFire]

Bypassing the riskier ME/Suez Canal, Indian Ocean, Malacca Straits, South China Sea.

Reported to halve nautical mileage, halve carbon emission and halve journey time.

I don’t know about “riskier”.

This route is very specialized. Strictly point to point bulk cargo since there are no stops of opportunity.

An ice class vessel, which is far heavier and far more expensive is needed, and icebreaker escort may be required.

Then there is the geopolitical factor.

 

[xdivider]

I don’t know about “riskier”.

This route is very specialized. Strictly point to point bulk cargo since there are no stops of opportunity.

An ice class vessel, which is far heavier and far more expensive is needed, and icebreaker escort may be required.

Then there is the geopolitical factor.

riskier here is probably bcos of politics rather than actual.....i really wont consider the russkies as any safer than somalian pirates......

 

[dambio]

Time for green activists to protest artic ice cap melting again?

 

[wongminmin]

jialat.... sg mega port soon become white elephant liao!!!

 

[Visor9999]

Next time sg ports can collect dust?

 

[ksapple]

It only works in summer which is about months