I am doing a research on marine transportation in the Northwest Passage.
I am wondering to what extent shipping companies are interested in using this new Arctic route, and why. So far, a few told me they were interested, but many said no.

Do you think shipping in the Northwest passage will increase fast ?
Users may choose 2 (13 total votes)

Yes

6 46%

7 54%

Why so ?
Users may choose many (23 total votes)

Shorter distance

5 22%

High insurance costs

2 9%

Just in time constraints

2 9%

Lower fuel costs

5 22%

Hazards of drifting ice

4 17%

No market on the way

1 04%

Too expensive to build ice-strenghtened ship

4 17%