Why the EU Is Giving Arctic Shipping the Cold Shoulder as China and Russia Push Ahead The European Union's reluctance to fully endorse Arctic shipping is a symptom of a larger concern that goes beyond environmental worries or navigational risks.
It speaks to a fundamental shift in global geopolitics, driven by China and Russia's increasing influence in the region.
While Europe is the primary destination for goods along the Arctic shipping route, its shipping giants have been noticeably absent from the conversation.