This caught my attention...

[Rami]

This is certainly an interesting story, for many reasons...

http://www.gpsworld.com/transportation/marine/news/commercial-ships-traverse-northwest-passage-8878

[Piglet]

Cool! Sometimes the shortest way is "over the top". But the winter ice build up will prolly close off the routes, so sail when you can!

[luckydog]

The Russians have been using that route for decades.
Strange that there wasn't a comment from them.