When the Arctic ice retreats, a unique opportunity emerges

Not all sea routes are navigable year-round. For a few weeks each late summer, the Northeast Passage through the Arctic becomes accessible, creating a unique opportunity to offer substantially shorter transit times between China and the Nordic region.

At Nordicon, we are proud to stay at the forefront of logistics innovation by offering our customers this unique seasonal service.

Arctic Route by Nordicon

Arctic Route is a Premium Express Service that offers significantly shorter transit times than the traditional route via the Cape of Good Hope. The service is available for a limited season, with the first departure from China on 12 August and the final sailing on 30 September, before the Arctic ice once again closes the route.

The service is operated by an experienced partner with whom we have built a long-standing and successful relationship. Their expertise and proven track record ensure a high-quality solution throughout the entire transport chain.

The route passes exclusively through international waters and therefore does not transit Russia. This makes Arctic Route an attractive option for shipments where routing and regulatory compliance are key considerations, while also providing substantially shorter lead times.

Arctic Route is available for both LCL and FCL shipments and accepts IMO-classified cargo.

The first sailing, departing on 12 August, is expected to arrive on the European continent as early as 8 September. This means a transit time of just 27 days before the cargo continues onward to the Nordic countries.

Pricing has not yet been finalized, but is expected to be in line with current rail rates. We will share the official rates as soon as they are available. In the meantime, we want to give our customers the opportunity to start planning for this unique seasonal service.

• First departure: 12 August
• Last departure: 30 September
• LCL, FCL, and IMO-classified cargo
• China & Southeast Asia via Ningbo
• Transit times:
  • Gothenburg: 31 days
  • Oslo: 31 days
  • Aarhus: 30 days
  • Helsinki: 33 days

Curious about Arctic Route? Get in touch today, and we’ll be happy to tell you more!