475 days of relentless effort came to an end.
The Transglobal Car Expedition has officially concluded its historic mission at the end of April, 2025. Arrival back at the departure point, the Explorers' Club in New York, marked the completion of the world’s first overland and maritime crossing through both the Geographic North and South Poles in a single, continuous journey by vehicle. The expedition lasted 475 days, covering over 92,500 kilometres, traversing five continents, sailing through five oceans, and passing through 42 countries.
Arctic Trucks Polar supported the expedition with planning, logistics and vehicles through northen Canada and throughout the team's journey in Antarctica.
Led by expedition leader Vasily Shakhnovskiy, the Transglobal Car Expedition brought together over 40 experts and contributors — including explorers, scientists, engineers, navigators, filmmakers, and local collaborators. Each played a vital role in ensuring the success, safety, and impact of this unprecedented adventure.
Designed as a bold test of endurance, collaboration and technological innovation, the expedition aimed not only to break records but also to contribute meaningfully to scientific knowledge, public awareness around climate change and the broader field of geographical exploration.
Throughout the journey the team collected environmental data, engaged with indigenous communities and documented the evolving conditions of remote natural environments affected by climate change.
Transglobal Car Expedition was a pioneering initiative dedicated to circumnavigating the Earth, passing through both the Geographic North and South Poles. The expedition encompassed human adventure, technological innovation, scientific data collection and educational media initiatives. This remarkable journey was driven by a passion for discovery and the collective commitment to make local and scientific communities benefit from its passage.
