As Arctic ice retreats, new maritime routes, particularly the Northern Sea Route, are gaining strategic importance. This shift not only reinforces Greenland's role in geo-economic calculations but also heightens U.S. interest in a region that was previously seen as peripheral. The Arctic Council's Protection of Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) Working Group reports a historic increase in shipping traffic, with 1,812 unique vessels entering the area under the Polar Code in 2025, a substantial 40% increase from 2013 when records began. This rise indicates the growing economic stakes linked to shipping in the Arctic, as it opens up new trade routes and access to resources.