A new sea trade route connecting India and Russia is now open, and it’s set to change the game for global shipping. The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) links Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East to Chennai on India’s southeastern coast. Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, made the announcement on Monday, calling the corridor “a symbol of growing partnership” between the two nations.

This route isn’t just another trade pathway—it’s a faster and more affordab...