The port of Petropavlovsk at Kamchatka will be developed as an eastern hub for the Northern Sea Route, regional authorities say.  Authorities have requested the Northeastern Shipping Company to engage in the plans, Seanews.ru reports. According to plans, the port is to become a major international port and the main hub on the eastern end of the Northern Sea Route.
The Northeastern Shipping Company, which is part of the Transit DV company, intends to be agent for all the ships operating the route, Oilru.com reports

www.barentsobserver.com