Developments in Arctic Shipping Operations & Infrastructure

The future opening up of the Arctic as a trade route offers a faster route for some shipments between Europe and Asia and holds the promise of increased trade for ports in the High North of Arctic
countries such as Russia, Norway and Canada. 71 ships carried 1.35 million tons of goods through the route last year, up from 46 vessels with 1.26 million tons a year earlier.

Of the international cargo-bearing voyages using the Northern Sea Route 67% involved shipments of oil products. More goods were shipped from Europe to Asia than the other way around, with more ballast than cargo heading from Asia to Europe.Arctic routes shave close to two weeks off a typical voyage from China to Europe—a trip that usually requires sailing through the Suez Canal.

Attend ACI’s 6th Arctic Shipping Summit and hear from a panel of the industries most respected operators and commentators. Confirmed Speakers Include: Peter Sandell Senior Lecturer On Maritime & Commercial Law, Faculty of Technology & Maritime Management - Satakunta University Of Applied Sciences Richard Corley Head of Arctic Department - Department of Transport Kathrin Keil Europe Director - The Arctic Institute Johanna Ikävalko - Ministerial Adviser - Ministry of Transport And Communications Frank Boman Director Operations - Aerospace & Marine International Corp Halldor Johannsson General Manager - Arctic Portal Gary Timco Principal Researcher - National Research Council of Canada Michael Baldauf Associate Professor - World Maritime University Peter R. Skold Head of International Arctic Centre - Umeå University Jack Gallaher National Treasurer - Maritimes Division of The Company Of Master Mariners