‼ Russia sends grain for export through the Arctic port of Murmansk for the first time, bypassing problems in the Black and Baltic Seas, - Reuters The first shipment of 3,400 tons of grain is loaded in Murmansk. The port is located almost 2,000 km north of Moscow, near Norway. This route was used during World War II: then, the Allies transported cargo to the Soviet Union through Murmansk. Now, Russia has begun to turn it into an alternative route for its own exports. The reason is the growing threats to traditional logistics in the Black Sea due to the ongoing war there, while the Baltic Sea may face new risks due to increased NATO activity. For now, this is more of an experiment than a full replacement for traditional routes, as 3,400 tons is a very small shipment for one of the world's largest grain exporters, Reuters notes. Murmansk is also preparing to ship about 28,000 tons of wheat to Morocco. The harbor itself is ice-free, and ships can approach it through international waters without entering the Baltic Sea. However, the grain from southern Russia must be transported thousands of kilometers by rail, which increases costs. Analysts estimate that Murmansk could potentially handle up to 1.1 million tons of grain per year, while more than 46 million tons previously went out through the Black Azov Sea basin. Caravans: |.

‼ Russia sends grain for export through the Arctic port of Murmansk for the first time, bypassing problems in the Black and Baltic Seas, - Reuters The first shipment of 3,400 tons of grain is loaded in Murmansk. The port is located almost 2,000 km north of Moscow, near Norway. This route was used during World War II: then, the Allies transported cargo to the Soviet Union through Murmansk. Now, Russia has begun to turn it into an alternative route for its own exports. The reason is the growing threats to traditional logistics in the Black Sea due to the ongoing war there, while the Baltic Sea may face new risks due to increased NATO activity. For now, this is more of an experiment than a full replacement for traditional routes, as 3,400 tons is a very small shipment for one of the world's largest grain exporters, Reuters notes. Murmansk is also preparing to ship about 28,000 tons of wheat to Morocco. The harbor itself is ice-free, and ships can approach it through international waters without entering the Baltic Sea. However, the grain from southern Russia must be transported thousands of kilometers by rail, which increases costs. Analysts estimate that Murmansk could potentially handle up to 1.1 million tons of grain per year, while more than 46 million tons previously went out through the Black Azov Sea basin. Caravans: |.