South Korea ship to test alternative Arctic route as Mideast conflict disrupts shipping

South Korea on Saturday was set to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war has rattled global shipping – sending governments and shipping firms scrambling to seek alternative routes. Environmental groups have warned growing traffic along the shorter NSR could accelerate Arctic sea ice loss already driven by global warming.

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