Australia plans new airfield in Antarctica
The first paved runway in Antarctica is one step closer to reality. Australia is moving forward with its plans.
COVID-19 – Greenland extends entry regulations
No COVID-19 cases have occurred since the resumption of passenger flights, but Greenland is extending its entry requirements.
Russia plans new port in the Barents Sea
A new port near Indiga could be an attractive trade route through the Eurasian continent.
Murmansk can be reached by train again
In just 18 days, 5.7 km of new railway lines have been built and Murmansk can be reached again by train.
First overland road project between Greenlandic towns
In Greenland, the first national overland road project will be implemented starting in July, linking the two towns of Kangerlussuaq and Sismiut.
Additional billions for SAS
Sweden’s government wants to support the Scandinavian airline SAS with up to 5 billion Krona.
Massive transportation problems in Murmansk
The railway bridge over the Kola River has collapsed. The connection to the port of Murmansk is no longer accessible by train.
2 months blocked at Russian border
A man who was stranded at the Finnish-Russian border crossing Vaalimaa in mid-March has been blocked for more than two months now.
Keel laying of Oceanwide’s “Janssonius”
On June 1, 2020, the keel was laid down for the newest ship of the shipping company Oceanwide Expeditions, the “M/V Janssonius”.
Norway – 25 new charging stations in the north
Enova has to set up a network of fast chargers to support greenhouse gas emissions.
Unmanned Kamaz trucks drive in the Arctic
Pilotless “Kamaz” trucks have successfully covered 2,500 kilometers in tests at the East Messojakhskoye oil deposit.
Putin orders more fish transport via NEP
In the future, fishery products will be transported from Kamchatka via the North-East Passage to St. Petersburg.
Electric catamaran starts Svalbard voyages
Árnadóttir’s company attracts a lot of attention from visitors to Tromsø in the middle of winter.
China reveals details of new icebreaker
In Shanghai, the Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corporation presented a model and technical specifications for a massive icebreaker with conventional propulsion.
Greenland aims to boost tourism with new airports
Only a handful of planes land in Greenland. Nevertheless, there are plans to build three new airports, as the old ones no longer meet today’s requirements. It is hoped that this will stimulate the economy.
Polar Code – New report calls contingency plans into question
According to the International Polar Code, passengers on ships in Arctic waters must be able to survive for at least five days after an incident before being rescued.
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