The document compares the old and new strategic surface route plan methodologies. The old methodology relied on ad-hoc decision making based primarily on air routes with little consideration for volume, cost, or velocity. The new methodology considers volume, cost and velocity, vets decisions with stakeholders, and was developed consistently across organizations through an iterative fusion center process. It strategically uses container types and mixed containers to maximize cost efficiency while improving or maintaining velocity and reducing inefficiencies from poorly utilized containers and long container hold times.