@yvettechaplin
No, the Arctic route's commercial “critical point” has not arrived. COSCO continues testing the Northern Sea Route, shortening Shanghai-Rotterdam by ~30-40% vs. traditional Suez, but it remains seasonal, requires icebreakers, high fees, and faces geopolitical risks. Red Sea rerouting via Cape increases costs temporarily, yet Arctic viability is limited for regular container shipping.
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