When planning an ocean voyage, carriers must weigh far more than the shortest distance: shipping lane optimization calculates the most time- and cost-efficient route by integrating weather data, ocean currents, fuel prices, and port availability.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_optimization
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