“冰上丝绸之路”开拓贸易新空间

Group 1 - The opening of the world's first China-Europe Arctic container fast shipping route marks the transition of the "Ice Silk Road" from strategic concept to practical operation, expanding trade routes and showcasing human collaboration in addressing challenges and exploring sustainable development [1][3] - The new route, which starts from Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in China and takes 18 days to reach Felixstowe Port in the UK via the Arctic Northeast Passage, significantly reduces shipping time from 40 days and distance by approximately 4,000 nautical miles, thus lowering time and cost burdens for businesses while also reducing carbon emissions by 30% to 50% [1][2] Group 2 - The "Ice Silk Road" is a key initiative for China to enhance the autonomy and resilience of global supply chains, effectively avoiding risks associated with traditional routes that pass through sensitive waters like the Malacca Strait and the Red Sea [2] - The expansion of the "Ice Silk Road" aligns with the interests of various global stakeholders, deepening China-Russia economic relations and allowing East Asian countries like Japan and South Korea to shorten trade distances to Europe, fostering a collaborative rather than zero-sum approach in the Arctic [2][3] Group 3 - Global warming has led to the continuous melting of sea ice, improving navigation conditions for the Arctic route, with Russia planning to increase Arctic cargo volume to 103 million tons by 2030, while China expresses willingness to collaborate on infrastructure development [3] - The "Ice Silk Road" is expected to complement the China-Europe Railway Express and traditional shipping, creating a more diverse and stable logistics network between Asia and Europe, contributing to economic stability in a complex global environment [3]