The bulk carrier Gingo became the first capsized ship to sail the Northern Sea Route (NSR), carrying a record cargo of iron ore concentrate to China. Russia is seeing increased traffic along the NSR due to milder winters, with plans to expand its capacity significantly. Additionally, a non-ice class oil tanker, the Leonid Loza, is making its maiden voyage through the NSR, marking a significant development in Arctic shipping. However, concerns have been raised about sending such tankers through the route without ice-strengthening.
