Opportunistic Chinese carrier targets premium cargo with direct Arctic route to Europe
- Sea Legend will launch a direct Arctic route from China to northern Europe in September, targeting high-value cargo with an 18-day transit
- The move comes amid growing China-Russia cooperation on the northern sea route, despite geopolitical challenges
- Sea Legend shares vessels and operations with its China–Russia specialist partner, Safetrans Line, one of whose vessels crossed Arctic waters last year.
Sea Legend, a fast-growing Chinese carrier known for bold market moves, will launch an 18-day direct Arctic route from China to northern Europe this September. It works in close collaboration with another operator specialising in Russia services
