Energy-Saving Potential and an Economic Feasibility Analysis for an Arctic Route between Shanghai and Rotterdam: Case Study from China’s Largest Container Sea Freight Operator
Global warming has significantly reduced summer ice coverage in the Arctic region, providing long-awaited opportunities for the shipping industry to open new routes through a region known for its harsh navigational conditions. If a shortcut between Asia and Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/4/921 |