ARCTIC SHIPPING: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2013 NORTHERN SEA ROUTE SEASON The Arctic Institute | Center for Circumpolar Security Studies 2% Europe 5% 16% 7% 9% 10% Atlantic Ocean 3% 7% Asia 2% 3% 57% Pacific 2% Ocean 2% Indian China’s imports in 3% Ocean bn USD, 2012 5% 150.1-200 Percentage 100.1-150 12% share of 50.1-100 imports 25.1-50 Source: International Trade 2% Europe 5% 16% 7% 9% 10% Atlantic Ocean 3% 7% Asia 2% 3% 57% Pacific 2% Ocean 2% Indian China’s imports in 3% Ocean bn USD, 2012 5% 150.1-200 Percentage 100.1-150 12% share of 50.1-100 imports 25.1-50 Source: International Trade The Arctic Institute | Center for Circumpolar Security Studies The Arctic Institute is an interdisciplinary, independent think tank focused on Arctic policy issues. We are a think tank for the 21st century - a network of young professionals who work from loca- tions around the globe and who represent expertise in many different disciplines. Collaboration, creativity and independence are all critical to our success. We strive to provide the most nuanced, objective, clear and candid analysis possible. The Institute is not directly affiliated with any govern- mental entity, corporation or civil-society organization. The Arctic Institute | Center for Circumpolar Security Studies P.O. Box 32175 Washington, DC 20007 +1.202.656.6258 www.thearcticinstitute.org
[email protected] 2% Europe 5% 16% 7% 9% 10% Atlantic Ocean 3% 7% Asia 2% 3% 57% Pacific 2% Ocean 2% Indian China’s imports in 3% Ocean bn USD, 2012 5% 150.1-200 Percentage 100.1-150 12% share of 50.1-100 imports 25.1-50 Source: International Trade Arctic Shipping: An Analysis of the 2013 Northern Sea Route Season Malte Humpert Cover photo: Trude Pettersen (with permission) Back cover photo: Peter Novacco/photo.polymu.com (with permission) © The Arctic Institute October 2014 All rights reserved.