{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Alternative Route","description":"An alternative route is a pre-defined diversion path in freight transport, activated when the primary route is blocked, congested, or no longer economically viable. Forwarders establish these options in advance, covering estimated transit times, cost differentials, and any special permits required for oversized or hazardous cargo. Without such preparation, a disruption compounds into delays far exceeding the original incident. A prominent maritime example is the Cape Route, which serves as a lar","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/alternative-route","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-07-27T22:24:59.552960","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_planning","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/alternative-route","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Alternative Route · An alternative route is a pre-defined diversion path in freight transport, activated when the primary route is blocked, congested, or no longer economically viable. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_planning"}