The company said its former Sanko-owned vessel Nordic Orion (built 2011) will carry 73,500 tons through the fabled North-West Passage.

Nordic says the voyage will not only save time, fuel and CO2, but will allow it to carry 25% more cargo compared to using the Panama Canal.

“We are very excited about this historic voyage, which has been a dream and ambition for several years,” said managing director Christian Bonfils.

“We