The Arctic is becoming a focal point for global trade competition as melting sea ice opens new pathways. A South Korean container ship left Busan on the first commercial test run to Europe via the Northern Sea Route, chasing a shorter path while the Iran war keeps snarling the old Middle East lanes. Russia sits on the main corridor and collects fees. China is already running regular Ice Silk Road sailings. South Korea is testing the waters to build its own hub. The U.S. and Canada are watching both the commercial traffic and the resources underneath the melting ice. Melting sea ice opened the door, but the war made the shortcut urgent. Source: NBC News / Writer: Lucas
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The Arctic is becoming a focal point for global trade competition as melting sea ice opens new pathways. A South Korean container ship left Busan on the first commercial test run to Europe via the Northern Sea Route, chasing a shorter path while the Iran war keeps snarling the old Middle East lanes. Russia sits on the main corridor and collects fees. China is already running regular Ice Silk Road sailings. South Korea is testing the waters to build its own hub. The U.S. and Canada are watching both the commercial traffic and the resources underneath the melting ice. Melting sea ice opened the door, but the war made the shortcut urgent. Source: NBC News / Writer: Lucas
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