Taking the Northern Sea Route

摘要

Nordic Bulk Carriers has endeavoured to push the boundaries further with the sailing through the NSR with one of its bulk carriers Nordic Barents. The project that was carried last year saw a bulk carrier with a non-Russian flag transit the trade route transporting 41,000tonnes of iron ore from the northern part of Norway to China. The journey was one third shorter than traditional shipping routes and in future will not only save time, but also fuel and cut CO_2 emissions. The project was undertaken by Tschudi Shipping Company through its subsidiary Tschudi Arctic Transit, Nordic Bulk Carriers and the Russian Maritime Authorities. Christian Bonfils, managing director, Nordic Bulk Carriers commented on the project: "We have approached this project because of the commercial aspect of the route." He added that: "There were difficulties at the start of the project one of which was getting the right approval from the Russian Authorities. Also, getting insurance was a problem, as no one would insure us due to where the vessel was sailing. Getting parties to get involved in the start was a problem."