Yamal LNG: the northern sea route cuts journey time in half

The route enables ships to reach Asia — where many customers await the LNG that Yamal LNG will produce — in 15 days via the Bering Strait, compared to 30 days by the traditional route through the Suez Canal. Journeys via the Northern Sea Route can be made between May and November, when ice conditions allow. It’s a feat made possible by the versatility of a new class of LNG carrier, which doubles as an ice-breaker.