In recent years, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) – the maritime corridor running along Russia’s Arctic coast – has emerged from the shadows of major trade routes to establish itself as one of the strategic axes of the 21st century. Recent developments confirm that the route is no longer just an experiment: a Panamax-class container ship operated by Chinese companies completed the passage in just six days , as reported by Tom MacSweeney on gCaptain . A transit time that challenges the traditional Suez Canal route, potentially reshaping trade flows between Asia and Europe. The Logistics of the Future: Intermodality and Time Reduction The NSR’s potential lies not only in its speed. As Ed Finley–Richardson has highlighted, the Arctic link could become a cornerstone of a China–Europe intermodal chain , integrating maritime and rail transport. This would not only shorten distances but also diversify logistical options, reducing dependency on chokepoints such as Suez and Malacca, which ...
After the attack on the “Family Boat” , the flagship of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) , on the night between September 8 and 9, the organizers have reported a second incident . At 00:17 on September 10, 2025 , an incendiary device reportedly hit the “Alma” , another vessel of the humanitarian flotilla headed toward Gaza. Onboard were nine people , all unharmed. The strike affected the aft section of the ship, causing only minor damage . Videos and Accounts The flotilla’s official channels have released new footage , allegedly showing an unlit drone flying over the vessel and dropping an incendiary object, described by experts as “coated with fuel-soaked materials” to maximize fire upon impact. The GSF coordination team called it a “ second assault within 48 hours ,” while UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese reiterated that the video evidence points to an attack from above. Tunisian Authorities As in the case of the Family Boat, the Tunisian National Guard continues t...