Current state and prospects for the development of cargo flows on the northern sea route: actual problems and ways of solution

The article discusses current issues related to the development of the transport and infrastructure complex of the Arctic zone of Russia in the context of analytical studies of the expansion of shipping along the Northern Sea Route. The analysis of the state and development trends of cargo transportation along the NSR, taking into account forecast estimates. A review of cargo flows along the NSR is given. The study justifies the need to use approaches based on integrated, rational and systemic solutions based on linking economic and environmental factors, solving national security problems.