Hapag-Lloyd rules out Arctic shipping
Pointing out the environmental risks of shipping through the Arctic, Hapag-Lloyd said its does not plan to sail its vessels through the region. But the firm also acknowledged the current commercial considerations that make such a move questionable. Three of the five biggest containership companies have now signalled they do not plan on sailing through Arctic routes..
The box carrier claims use of Arctic passages is currently ‘out of the question’ due to environmental risks