Infrastructure Archives - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

Featured July 22, 2026

North Korean FM Choe’s Moscow Visit: A Deep Dive into Russia-North Korea’s Strategic Partnership, Trade, Connectivity and Economic Integration

We deep-dive the Russia-North Korea economic partnership and its developments following Madame Choe Son Hui’s visit to Moscow. Bilateral trade and economic integration are rapidly advancing with bilateral trade possibly already close to US$60 billion and significant infrastructure development taking place. We examine the underlying reasons for this unprecedented boom.

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Featured July 20, 2026

Northern Sea Route Ships & Ports Confirmed For Summer 2026 Voyages Between Europe and Asia

The Hong Kong shipping line Sealegend is to launch the first regular summer shipping service from China to Europe, transiting Russia’s Northern Sea Route. It is the first time a scheduled service is to be operated along the NSR and cuts the journey down by 50%, saving time and money.

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July 20, 2026

Rosatom Forecasts 40 Million Tonnes Along Northern Sea Route In 2026

Rosatom’s CEO, Alexey Likhachev, has forecast a record cargo transit of forty million tonnes along Northern Sea Route in 2026, an increase of about 10% above 2025 figures. Rosatom is responsible for managing the route and provides nuclear-powered icebreakers to assist with the transit.

July 16, 2026

Russia, India Sign Maritime Cargo Agreement Along The Northern Sea Route

Russia has reached an agreement with India concerning the use of the Northern Sea Route for maritime cargo. The NSR is a shorter route for Indian energy supplies than the Suez Canal.

July 12, 2026

How Russia Is Transforming Temporary Fuel Disruptions into Long-Term Strategic Strength

We examine the reality behind Russia’s energy shortages, the impact of Ukrainian attacks on its facilities, and how Russia’s logistics and production is changing to adapt to the short-term problems these have created. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the Russian domestic, import and export oil & gas sectors.

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July 6, 2026

Freight Transport Along Russia-Azerbaijan-Iran Corridor Grew 50% In June

Freight trade between Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran along the Western route of the INSTC rose by 50% in June as a result of Iran shifting its supply chains north. This is having a significant impact on new Caspian-Eurasian trade flows.

July 6, 2026

Russia Creating New International Arctic Station

Russia is developing a new Arctic International Research Station in Nenets, to study engineering, life support and other solutions in cold weather environments.

July 5, 2026

Developing The Russian Far East as a Leading Asian Investment Destination

We examine the Russian Far East and its increasing infrastructure and trade integration with the rest of Asia, including specific attention to China, India, ASEAN and the Middle East.

July 4, 2026

Vladivostok Commercial Seaport Aims For 15% Increase In TEU Capacity By 2028

Vladivostok’s commercial seaport is to expand its TEU handling capacity by 15% over the next 18 months based on China and Asia trade demand. The investment is symptomatic of Russias eastern trade volume trends.

July 4, 2026

Murmansk Commercial Seaport Doubles Iron Ore Cargo Turnover In H1 2026 On China Demand

Russia’s Murmansk Seaport is successfully recalibrating its energy trade from Northern Europe to China, doubling its Iron Ore exports to China’s massive steel industry in H1 2026.

July 1, 2026

Russia To Open Embassies In Another Four African Countries

The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced it is to open four new Embassies in Comoros, Gambia, Liberia and Togo in a mix of what will become tourism, trade and energy related diplomatic moves. Russia is aiming for 100% diplomatic coverage throughout the African continent by next year.