India's Growing Role in Murmansk's Arctic Cargo Traffic

Recently, Murmansk, known as the Arctic capital and the starting point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), is experiencing increased Indian engagement in cargo traffic, with India accounting for 35% of Murmansk port's eight million tonnes of cargo in the first seven months of 2023.

  • The Arctic potentially holds 40% of global oil and gas reserves, as well as coal, zinc, and silver.
  • India's engagement with the Arctic dates back to the 1920 signing of the Svalbard Treaty and involves diverse scientific studies and expeditions.
  • The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a shorter shipping route between Europe and ....
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