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Istanbul Bridge Completes Historic Polar Silk Road Voyage

10/14/2025

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The container ship Istanbul Bridge completed its inaugural voyage along the Polar Silk Road from China to the UK.
It arrived at Felixstowe on October 14, 2025 after a 20-day journey.
The cargo, valued at about 1.4 billion yuan (about $190 million) and including electric vehicles and solar panels, is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

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The container ship Istanbul Bridge completed its inaugural voyage along the Polar Silk Road from China to the UK.
It arrived at Felixstowe on October 14, 2025 after a 20-day journey.
The cargo, valued at about 1.4 billion yuan (about $190 million) and including electric vehicles and solar panels, is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.