Along Northern Sea Route, twinned development of shipping and oil
In December, a record heat wave was cascading through the Arctic at a time when snow and ice would normally…
New class of polar explorers arises as Arctic cruise industry expands
In August, just as the short polar cruising season was winding down to a close, I sat down in a canteen at Moscow…
Northern Sea Route: Open for business?
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Administration has received 604 applications for transits this year. The bulk of sailings take place on the…