Turn every voyage into a performance advantage
Refine routing, speed and fuel use with vessel-specific fuel models and real-time weather intelligence, cutting fuel, lowering emissions and sharpening every decision.
Proven impact across global fleets
above 90%
200+
5.2M+ MT
Built for modern voyages
Volatile fuel prices, shifting weather, and tightening regulations make static voyage plans quickly outdated leading to missed savings and increased operational risk. Voyage Optimisation continuously adapts every decision to reduce fuel spend, improve performance, and protect margins.
Re-route as the forecast shifts before margin slips
Receive regularly updated weather forecasts, with alerts when shifting conditions call for a re-optimisation. Evaluate route adjustments based on weather exposure, cost impact, and emissions performance before making operational changes.
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Plan voyages that respect
every CP clause
Build voyage plans that stay within Charter Party speed bands, consumption clauses and weather routing windows from the outset. Voyage Optimisation factors CP terms into routing calculations so the recommended plan is commercially defensible before the voyage begins, not contested after it ends.
Find out moreVessel-specific fuel prediction with measurable accuracy
Vessel-specific fuel predictions with a median accuracy above 90% across the fleet. Fuel models combine naval architecture, machine learning and historical vessel data, benchmarked with leading industry partners, enabling precise cost forecasting, sharper voyage planning and reduced performance deviation on every route.
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Dynamic optimisation throughout the voyage
Access a live voyage plan in your browser, reflecting the latest weather data and every approved re-optimisation, ensuring decisions reflect current conditions, not outdated assumptions.
Find out moreEvery voyage in progress, in one place
Track routes, destinations, speed recommendations and in-voyage performance for every active voyage in a single view. For full operational state across sensors, AIS and asset health, SmartShip is the source of truth.
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From planning to performance optimise every voyage
What if you could see the best way forward before the voyage even begins? Watch how Voyage Optimisation turns complex voyage planning into confident decision-making and keeps every voyage on track from departure to arrival.
How Voyage Optimisation works
Voyage Optimisation runs every routing decision through live weather, market and emissions intelligence, so the recommended plan protects margin and CII at the same moment.
Routing simulation at scale
Every voyage scored on bunker cost, time and emissions exposure before the order goes out. Backed by the ZeroNorth platform's transaction-backed methodology.
Live weather integration
Real-time weather data with a 7-day forecast runs throughout the voyage. When weather windows shift, you are alerted so the plan can be re-optimised, so it stays current rather than stale.
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Charter Party-aware planning
Voyage plans factor in CP speed bands, consumption clauses and weather routing windows. The recommended route is commercially defensible from the outset.
Connected across the platform
Routing decisions flow into SmartShip for execution monitoring, into Bunker Procurement for stem planning, and into Emission Analytics for compliance evidence. No re-keying.
The ZeroNorth advantage
Intelligence built for real maritime operations at scale.
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AI fuel models grounded in vessel physics
Fuel predictions combine naval architecture, machine learning and historical performance, delivering proven accuracy across global fleets. CII and EU ETS impact on every routing decision comes from ZeroNorth Emission Analytics, so the number you trade on is the number you report.
Optimisation that keeps pace, not static planning
Routes and speed recommendations are re-optimised when conditions change and you act on the alert, with expert review at every step, keeping decisions aligned with real-world dynamics.
Fleet-level visibility and control
Optimise individual voyages while maintaining oversight across the entire fleet enabling coordinated performance management, not isolated decision-making.
A 30-minute walkthrough of the platform
See how ZeroNorth helps optimise voyages, reduce emissions, and improve operational performance in real time.
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What is voyage optimisation in shipping?
Voyage optimisation is the process of determining the most efficient route and speed for a vessel by analysing weather conditions, ocean currents, vessel performance, fuel consumption, and operational constraints. The goal is to minimise fuel costs, reduce emissions, maintain schedule reliability, and ensure safe navigation.
How often are weather forecasts updated?
Real-time weather data is provided with a 7-day forecast, and the system alerts you when conditions call for a re-optimisation. This ensures routing and speed recommendations reflect the most current data available.
Can voyage optimisation integrate with existing fleet systems?
Yes. Voyage Optimisation can integrate with existing fleet management, voyage planning, and performance monitoring systems. This allows operators to incorporate optimisation insights directly into their operational workflows without disrupting existing processes.
What decision-ready weather intelligence tools support voyage planning?
ZeroNorth provides decision-ready weather intelligence for voyage planning: real-time weather data with a 7-day forecast, and alerts when conditions call for a re-optimisation, so planners act on current conditions rather than assumptions. This proactive weather monitoring turns raw forecasts into routing decisions you can act on before margin slips.
How does ZeroNorth's Voyage Optimisation work?
ZeroNorth's Voyage Optimisation combines real-time weather forecasts, vessel-specific fuel models, and operational safety parameters to generate optimal routing and speed recommendations. The system flags when conditions have moved enough to warrant a new route, so operators and onboard teams can make informed decisions throughout the voyage.
How much fuel or emissions can voyage optimisation reduce?
Fuel savings depend on vessel type, route, and weather conditions, but optimised routing and speed adjustments can typically reduce fuel consumption by 3–10% per voyage. These reductions directly translate into lower operating costs and measurable emissions savings.
How does voyage optimisation improve commercial performance?
Voyage optimisation adjusts route and speed against weather, vessel performance and arrival constraints, re-optimised as conditions change. This helps reduce fuel consumption, protect Charter Party compliance, and improve Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) across voyages.
What's the best voyage optimization platform for ocean shipping?
The best voyage optimization platform for ocean shipping combines vessel-specific fuel models, live weather routing and geospatial intelligence in one system. ZeroNorth's voyage optimization software uses dynamic routing, speed optimisation and re-routing when the forecast moves to cut fuel per voyage while protecting Charter Party terms and CII.
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