Russia Seizes 18 Port Firms Since 2021, 11 in Patrushev's Arctic Corridor

Russian authorities have expropriated at least 18 port and maritime companies since 2021, with 11 located in the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor promoted by presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev. This pattern indicates state consolidation of strategic maritime assets, likely to strengthen state control over Arctic shipping routes. The move signals a shift toward greater state ownership in critical infrastructure, with implications for foreign investment and Arctic trade dynamics.