Shipping and Economics

Arctic Shipping Potential Along the Northern Sea Route

Expectations are high that Arctic shipping routes will rival traditional shipping routes and complement the Suez

Commercial Arctic Shipping Through the Northeast Passage: Routes, Resources, Governance, Technology, and Infrastructure

The renewed interest in the Northeast Passage is fueled by a recession of Arctic sea ice coupled with the discovery of

Arctic Dialogue 2014 – Interview with Willy Østreng

In cooperation with the 2014 Arctic Dialogue we conduct a series of podcast interviews with some of the speakers: Willy

Evaluation of the Arctic Shipping Season 2013

The Arctic shipping season 2013 concluded in late November when the Russian-flagged "Indiga“ reached its port of

The Future of Arctic Shipping – A New Silk Road for China?

Expectations are high that the Northern Sea Route will rival traditional shipping routes and become the new silk road

Why We Aren’t Ready for an Active Arctic

Concerns are growing over the possibility of a major incident in Arctic waters, but states are not yet ready for a more

Why the Northern Sea Route is Still of Limited Geo-Economic Importance

The Northern Sea Route is of limited geo-economic relevance, despite its potential importance as an international niche

The Arctic Institute’s reaction to the arrival of the Yong Sheng in Rotterdam

TAI Press Release in response to the arrival of the Yong Sheng in Rotterdam, the first Chinese cargo vessel traveling

The EU as a Shipping Actor in the Arctic – Characteristics, Interests and Perspectives

The European Unions's future role as Arctic shipping actor will most likely focus on technology-related maritime