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Chinese companies to expand business on the Northern Sea Route

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Chinese companies are interested in expanding cargo transportation along the Northern Sea Route in the Russian Arctic, said CEO of the Chinese freight forwarding company Ke Jin.

He took part in the session "Northern Sea Route. Boundless Potential of the Arctic", held within the framework of the 13th Atomexpo Forum at the Sirius special federal territory.

Representatives of Russian shipping enterprises together with colleagues from India, China and Japan, discussed the possibilities of developing shipping, creating transport corridors in the Russian Arctic such as the Northern Sea Route, 1prime.ru reports.

"Last year, we gained support from Rosatom, we gained experience and achieved the expected goals and showed everyone that this route works. This year, we will continue to expand our business on the northern route, at the same time, we must strive to create conditions, study the extension of the navigation, and gradually provide regular and high-quality service along the northern route," Jin said.

Alex Shishlo for Rough&Polished