Following the gradual decline of Arctic sea ice, shipping using Arctic routes increased from 2010. This led to an upsurge in the number of studies investigating the potential of Arctic maritime routes. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the extant literature from 1980 to 2017 on comparative studies between Arctic and traditional routes. This review also aimed to provide an initial understanding on route choice decisionmaking factors and to contribute to the literature by providing suggestions for future research and methodological considerations. The competitiveness of Arctic routes is evaluated from both economic and environmental perspectives. Research themes and methodological characteristics are analysed in order to establish an evidence base in Arctic shipping literature. It is identified that analytical research methods and transport cost models are mainly employed. The results indicate that although Arctic routes can be more cost-effective and energy efficient compared to traditional ones, especially in the long-term, they can mainly serve as seasonal alternatives for bulk and specialised shipping in the short-term.

Dimitrios Theocharis

Stephen Pettit

Vasco Sanchez Rodrigues

Jane Haider

Journal of Transport Geography

A major resurgence has occurred in transport geography in the wake of political and policy changes, huge transport infrastructure projects and responses to urban traffic congestion. The Journal of Transport Geography provides a central focus for developments in this rapidly expanding sub-discipline.

In recent years, transport geography has experienced a significant resurgence due to political and policy changes, large-scale transport infrastructure projects, and responses to urban traffic congestion. The Journal of Transport Geography serves as a central hub for developments in this rapidly expanding sub-discipline.

随着政治和政策的变化、大规模交通基础设施项目的实施以及对城市交通拥堵的应对，交通地理学经历了重大的复兴。《Journal of Transport Geography》为这一快速发展的子学科提供了一个中心焦点。

Category	Quartile
工程技术	2
工程技术, 经济学	2
工程技术, 地理学	2
工程技术, 交通运输	2

Arctic shipping: A systematic literature review of comparative studies

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