New Deep-Water Port in Arkhangelsk Region to Enhance Global Market Access

A new deep-water port is set to be constructed in the Dvina Bay of the Arkhangelsk region, capable of accommodating vessels with a deadweight of up to 75 000 tons, providing year-round access to global markets. This was announced by the Governor of Arkhangelsk region, Alexander Tsybulsky, during a meeting chaired by the Assistant to the President of Russia, Nikolai Patrushev.

In his report, Tsybulsky detailed the project for the construction of a new deep-water area of the Arkhangelsk seaport in Dvina Bay. He emphasized that this is not just an infrastructure solution, but a foundation for the region’s logistical resilience amid growing geopolitical pressures.

As traditional routes, including the Suez Canal, become increasingly unreliable, the creation of a safe and efficient transport system focused on the Northern Sea Route takes center stage.

The governor noted that the new port will be able to accept vessels with a deadweight of up to 75 000 tons and will ensure year-round access to global markets, bypassing the waters of unfriendly countries. Additionally, its cargo base will not overlap with other Arctic ports, making the project truly unique and further enhancing Arkhangelsk’s competitive advantages as a key point on the Northern Sea Route.

This project has already been included in the master plan for the development of the Arkhangelsk agglomeration, which was presented to the President of Russia. It will become a central element of the agglomeration’s development and an important part of the systematic efforts to ensure the transport and logistical sovereignty of the country, reported Alexander Tsybulsky.