Russia’s Yamal LNG project has sent its first cargo to China since November, according to ship-tracking data, marking a notable shift in trade flows after European buyers absorbed volumes through much of the first quarter. The movement suggests Asian demand is again pulling Arctic LNG eastward, even as sanctions pressure, war-driven energy dislocation and shipping constraints continue to reshape destination patterns.For TankerMap readers, the cargo matters because route changes in Arctic LNG can quickly affect vessel deployment and regional balances. TankerMap tracks 904 LNG carriers within a global fleet of 4,105 vessels and monitors 155 ports worldwide. A renewed flow from Yamal to China could influence LNG carrier availability, voyage lengths and spot market sentiment, especially if European buying eases and more Arctic volumes resume moving toward Asia.