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Una ruta marítima gélida en el extremo norte del mundo está uniendo a China y Rusia
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It had previously stopped at a port linked to a US-approved liquefied natural gas plant in the Russian Arctic.
A significant maritime route in the far north is connecting China and Russia. The Christophe de Margerie, a large tanker, recently made its first trip of the season on this route. The tanker's journey began in late May, navigating through icy waters.
It had previously stopped at a port linked to a US-approved liquefied natural gas plant in the Russian Arctic. Further details about this maritime route and the tanker's journey are available from the source, including its path through the Arctic waters and the Bering Sea, and its final destination in eastern Russia.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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