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Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic

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Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. Moreover, it is unlikely that ordinary shipping vessels will be able to journey over the North Pole any time soon, and travel will remain largely restricted to the summer months.

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Shipping Prospects Heat Up in the Arctic

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Many studies now predict that the thick sheets of ice which prevented ships from passing through in the past will thaw by the year 2030. Moreover, it is unlikely that ordinary shipping vessels will be able to journey over the North Pole any time soon, and travel will remain largely restricted to the summer months.