Ultimate Guide to Shipping to Antarctica: Costs, Methods, and Key Tips (2025)
Why Shipping to Antarctica Matters Antarctica, home to about 4,000 seasonal residents (mostly scientists and military personnel) across 32 countries’ research stations, relies entirely on external supply chains. With no permanent population or commercial markets, shipping is limited to essentials like food, fuel, equipment, and personal items for research bases like McMurdo (U.S.) and Villa…