New Finland icebreaker can operate sideways with asymmetrical hull
A new type of Finnish-designed icebreaker that operates “sideways” has been shown off in Helsinki. The unprecedented vessel was built
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Finland: Saimaa Canal reopens
As a sure sign of spring, icebreakers are breaking up the ice on the Saimaa Canal this weekend to open
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Coast Guard report says Shell underprepared for rig grounding in Arctic Alaska
A Coast Guard report released Thursday shows that while a series of events ultimately led to the grounding of a
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Gas line construction could cut Alaska oil tax revenues by hundreds of millions
FAIRBANKS — State oil income could drop anywhere from $250 million to $375 million a year during gas pipeline construction,
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Russia’s economic dip could pose risk for Finland says minister
Finland should be concerned about Russia’s economic development, says Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade. A weakened Russian
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Blog: Interview with Arctic Corridor Spokesman Timo Lohi
On Monday, I spoke with Timo Lohi, who is heading up the Arctic Corridor project based in Finland. The Arctic
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Finnish firms relying on Russian business face bankruptcy threat
For over a year now, the plummeting rouble exchange rate has meant financial difficulties for many Finnish companies. Firms that
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Sweden’s rural development programme gets cash injection
The Swedish government wants to spend several billion krona on preventing rural businesses from closing, Industry Minister Annie Lööf announced
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Gasline bill could include provisions for rural Alaska
With less than 30 days remaining in the legislative session, the Alaska House is considering gasline legislation that would advance
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Alaska’s wave, tidal & river energy: Great potential, daunting challenges
A handful of energy projects seeking to harness the energy of Alaska’s waves, tides and rivers are inching forward, aiming
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MV Nunavik the newest icebreaker to hit Arctic waters
There will be a new icebreaker sailing in Arctic waters this week. The MV Nunavik is owned by Fednav, an
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Petro Star says Alaska refiners face crippling economic challenges
FAIRBANKS — Other than the cost of crude oil, the biggest expense for three refineries along the trans-Alaska pipeline is
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Smaller cruise ships to visit Skagway, Alaska port this year
For the first time in many years, the port in Skagway, Alaska, is expecting an increase in smaller cruise ships.
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Russia stops expedited freight shipments at Vaalimaa, Finland
Russian customs have announced they will stop handling TIR freight shipments, which speed through border crossings without customs formalities, from
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Feature Interview: The need for business cooperation in the Arctic
All over the circumpolar world, business and the prosperity of indigenous communities is taking centre stage. Canada, the current chair
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