STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION OF TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS ROUTES IN THE ARCTIC

Purpose: the main objective of this study is to work out a detailed strategy to improve and develop the Northern Sea Route through an analysis of the current trends. The strategy is created on the basis of the graph theory, whereas the optimal strategy for the development of the NSR is selected according to certain financial and time criteria.

Methods: the paper is based on the application of graph theory to the construction of a strategy for the development of complex economic and logistical systems.

Results: the article explores the issue of formation and selection of the strategy for development and modernization of transport and logistics routes in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. Particular attention is paid to the main Arctic route – the Northern Sea Route. Based on the analysis of the main problems in the development of this transport corridor, a series of steps are proposed in the work, including such measures as updating the infrastructure of the NSR, increasing its capacity, creating an information system for safe and efficient navigation, as well as appropriate legislative changes for the establishment of port special economic zones. In the opinion of the authors, these steps will significantly increase the competitiveness of the NSR in comparison with alternative transport and logistics corridors. The research contains also an algorithm for choosing the most optimal way to implement the NSR development strategy, which will make it possible to achieve the main goal – providing the capacity of the route of 30 million tons of cargo per year by 2030.

Conclusions and Relevance: the materials stated in the article indicate the special importance of the Arctic transport and logistics corridors for the social and economic development of the country and the regions concerned. One of the most important transport arteries in the Arctic is the Northern Sea Route. The article analyzes the dynamics, problem aspects, as well as the prospects for its development. The authors propose the strategy of modernization and development of the NSR until 2030 on the basis of the studies carried out and with the use of graph theory.

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