GOODBYE SUEZ CANAL? THE ARCTIC EXPRESS SETS SAIL 

On September 20, a ship will depart Qingdao for Europe, not through the Suez Canal, but through the Arctic Sea.

Why it matters:

• 18 days versus 28 via Suez

• Avoids instability in the Red Sea

• Year-round potential with the support of icebreakers

This new route could transform trade flows between China and Europe and reshape global supply chains.

But challenges remain: sustainability, safety, and long-term profitability.

The future of maritime transport may not be decided in boardrooms, but on the oceans.