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Arctic sea routes boom as Gulf war and global warming divert shipping

Arctic sea routes boom as Gulf war and global warming divert shipping
Financial Times Friday 02 October 2026, 20:00 UTC 1 min read
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Transits via Northern Sea Route quadruple as melting ice makes journey more passable and vessels avoid the Middle East

Transits via Northern Sea Route quadruple as melting ice makes journey more passable and vessels avoid the Middle East
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