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freightutils-mcp▌

by SoapyRED

11 freight logistics tools for AI agents — ADR, HS codes, airline codes, calculators & more

Provides AI agents with 11 freight calculation and reference tools including CBM calculations, dangerous goods lookup, airline database search, and shipping trade rules.

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  • / General purpose MCP workflows

capabilities

  • / cbm_calculator
  • / chargeable_weight_calculator
  • / ldm_calculator
  • / adr_lookup
  • / adr_exemption_calculator
  • / airline_lookup

what it does

Provides AI agents with 11 freight calculation and reference tools including CBM calculations, dangerous goods lookup, airline database search, and shipping trade rules.

about

freightutils-mcp is a community-built MCP server published by SoapyRED that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. 11 freight logistics tools for AI agents — ADR, HS codes, airline codes, calculators & more It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 11 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install freightutils-mcp in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

NOASSERTION

freightutils-mcp is released under the NOASSERTION license.

readme

FreightUtils MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents access to 11 freight calculation and reference tools.

Tools

ToolDescription
cbm_calculatorCalculate cubic metres (CBM) for sea freight
chargeable_weight_calculatorAir freight chargeable weight (volumetric vs actual)
ldm_calculatorLoading metres for European road freight
adr_lookupDangerous goods lookup (ADR 2025, 2,939 entries)
adr_exemption_calculatorADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption check
airline_lookupSearch 6,352 airlines by name, IATA/ICAO code, AWB prefix
container_lookupISO container specs and loading calculation
hs_code_lookupHarmonized System tariff codes (6,940 codes)
incoterms_lookupIncoterms 2020 trade rules
pallet_fitting_calculatorBox-on-pallet fitting with layers and rotation
unit_converterConvert between freight units (weight, volume, length)

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

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"

API

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

License

MIT

FAQ

What is the freightutils-mcp MCP server?
freightutils-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for freightutils-mcp?
This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
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Ratings

4.5★★★★★10 reviews
  • ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024

    freightutils-mcp is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • ★★★★★Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024

    We evaluated freightutils-mcp against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: freightutils-mcp is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

    freightutils-mcp reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

    I recommend freightutils-mcp for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

    Strong directory entry: freightutils-mcp surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    freightutils-mcp has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024

    According to our notes, freightutils-mcp benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

    We wired freightutils-mcp into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

    freightutils-mcp is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.