← Warum? · Season 1

Why Is the Arctic Becoming More Important for Shipping?

S1 · E99 · 28 Aug 2026 · 6 min

In August, several container ships left China and South Korea for Europe, choosing the Northern Sea Route along Russia’s coast instead of the usual Suez Canal route. Longer ice-free summers and a much shorter distance make it attractive, but it also presents major challenges.

Guest Stars (2)

Anja Maiwald as Self - Presenter (German)

Romain Michelot as Self - Presenter (French)