Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliev announced on April 1 at the International Transport and Logistics Forum that Russia can provide the world with an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz through the Transarctic Sea Route, which is now becoming the primary safe corridor.
“Against the background of emerging threats in the Red Sea and the unstable operation of the Suez Canal, the Transarctic Transport Corridor is becoming the main safe alternative to Southern Sea routes,” Saveliev stated during the plenary session “Global Transport Corridors: Integration and Seamless Logistics.”
Saveliev emphasized that Russia offers not just transportation pathways but “safe and predictable transport routes for international partners around the world.” He added that a new architecture of global trade and cooperation is being formed, with reliable, sustainable, and efficient transport routes growing in critical importance.
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video message to forum participants, noting that events in Iran are directly impacting energy markets. Putin highlighted Russia’s potential role in reshaping global logistics and international trade by providing partners with routes advantageous in terms of timing and diversification.
In an earlier address on March 31 at the opening ceremony of transport industry facilities, Putin stated that Russia would continue to enhance navigation safety on northern sea routes. The president underscored Russia’s commitment to increasing stability for both the Northern Sea Route and the Transarctic Transport Corridor.
