In many parts of Greenland, the last supply ships of the season have come and gone, which means no more sea resupply until June 2026. Once winter sea ice starts forming, smaller ports shut down completely — a yearly rhythm that shapes life in coastal towns. From now until spring, residents depend on whatever they’ve already stocked plus limited air freight for fresh food and essentials. Bigger ports like Nuuk stay open thanks to the Gulf Stream, but the shutdown everywhere else shows how tough l