Starting Points for the Northern Sea Route Could Be Ports in the Leningrad Region

"The first meeting of the Maritime Board, which was held today in Moscow by Nikolai Patrushev, focused on ensuring the safety and development of sea routes, port capacities, and the construction of new vessels. The Northern Sea Route, which can have its starting points at ports in the Leningrad region on the Baltic Sea, is gaining particular importance for the economy," reported the region's head, Alexander Drozdenko.

He noted that the Northern Sea Route is a unique logistical corridor ready for operation. Basic port facilities have already been established along the route, along with a fleet of ice-class vessels and icebreakers. The construction of strategic industries on the northern coast is also nearing completion.

The cargo volume transported via the Northern Sea Route in 2023 amounted to over 36.254 million tons, which is 250,000 tons more than the target figure. Compared to the 2022 figure, the cargo volume increased by almost 5.6%. It's expected that in 2024, the cargo volume will reach 72 million tons, and by 2030, around 193 million tons.