Russia’s Arctic seaports saw explosive growth in 2018

The volume of goods shipped through Sabetta increased by more than 130 percent while Murmansk had its best year ever in the post-Soviet period.

By Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer January 28, 2019
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The volumes of goods shipped through parts across the Russian Arctic were up almost 25 percent in 2018, according to information from the Russian Transport Ministry. A total of 92.7 million tons was handled by regional seaports, of which almost 70 percent was oil products and liquified natural gas.

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