FreightUtils MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents access to 17 freight calculation and reference tools.

Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | cbm_calculator | Calculate cubic metres (CBM) for sea freight | | chargeable_weight_calculator | Air freight chargeable weight (volumetric vs actual) | | ldm_calculator | Loading metres for European road freight | | consignment_calculator | Multi-item consignment calculator (combined LDM/CBM/chargeable weight) | | pallet_fitting_calculator | Box-on-pallet fitting with layers and rotation | | container_lookup | ISO container specs and loading calculation | | unit_converter | Convert between freight units (weight, volume, length) | | adr_lookup | Dangerous goods lookup (ADR 2025, 2,939 entries) | | adr_exemption_calculator | ADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption calculator | | hs_code_lookup | Harmonized System tariff codes (6,940 codes) | | incoterms_lookup | Incoterms 2020 trade rules | | uk_duty_calculator | UK import duty & VAT estimator (live GOV.UK data) | | airline_lookup | Search 6,352 airlines by name, IATA/ICAO code, AWB prefix | | unlocode_lookup | UN/LOCODE location codes (116,129 locations) | | uld_lookup | Air cargo ULD types (15 Unit Load Devices) | | vehicle_lookup | Road freight vehicle & trailer types (17 EU/US vehicles) | | shipment_summary | Composite shipment analysis — chains multiple tools in one call |

Quick Start

Claude Desktop / Claude Code

Add to your MCP config (claude_desktop_config.json or .claude/settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freightutils": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["freightutils-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Remote HTTP (URL-based)

If your MCP client supports remote servers:

https://www.freightutils.com/api/mcp/mcp

Examples

Once connected, your AI agent can:

• "Calculate CBM for a box 120cm x 80cm x 100cm, 24 pieces"
• "Look up UN 1203 in the ADR database"
• "Check if 200L of petrol qualifies for ADR 1.1.3.6 exemption"
• "Find the HS code for lithium batteries"
• "What does FOB mean in shipping?"
• "How many boxes 40x30x25cm fit on a euro pallet?"
• "Calculate loading metres for 26 euro pallets on an artic trailer"
• "What are the specs of an AKE (LD3) ULD container?"
• "What's the payload of a standard 13.6m curtainsider?"
• "Estimate UK import duty on HS 847989 from China, value £10,000"
• "Find the UN/LOCODE for Rotterdam"
• "Get a full shipment summary for 6 pallets going road from Hamburg to Felixstowe"

API

All tools call the free FreightUtils API. No API key required. Courtesy rate limit: 100 requests/day per IP.

License

MIT