First LNG carrier of summer season takes Northern Sea Route eastbound

With all eyes on Strait of Hormuz, Russia starts prepping its gas fleet for export push

The Georgiy Ushakov is opening the 2025 summer season for LNG carriers on the Northern Sea Route. — The Georgiy Ushakov is opening the 2025 summer season for LNG carriers on the Northern Sea Route.Photo: TEEKAY/TRADEWINDS

Lucy Hine

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 23 June 2025, 08:25Updated 23 June 2025, 08:25

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