September 21, 2025

The recent departure of SeaLegend Line's Istanbul Bridge from Qingdao to Gdansk marks a new chapter in the evolution of global shipping. 

SeaLegend Line is a Chinese shipping company founded in 2022. This time, it is launching its first direct container service between China and Northern Europe via the Northern Sea Route. 

China's proactive efforts to develop the Arctic shipping lane are not just about crafting an alternative route to Europe. Instead, they embody a philosophy grounded in cooperation, mutual benefit and resilience - principles that are increasingly important in a world where trade can be vulnerable to the shocks of geopolitics and economic uncertainty.

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