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.
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.
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.
NOASSERTION
freightutils-mcp is released under the NOASSERTION license.
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Share your MCP server with the developer community
We wired freightutils-mcp into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
Useful MCP listing: freightutils-mcp is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
freightutils-mcp reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
Strong directory entry: freightutils-mcp surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
Useful MCP listing: freightutils-mcp is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
We wired freightutils-mcp into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
freightutils-mcp is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
Strong directory entry: freightutils-mcp surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
freightutils-mcp reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
freightutils-mcp has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
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A Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents access to 11 freight calculation and reference 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 |
adr_lookup | Dangerous goods lookup (ADR 2025, 2,939 entries) |
adr_exemption_calculator | ADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption check |
airline_lookup | Search 6,352 airlines by name, IATA/ICAO code, AWB prefix |
container_lookup | ISO container specs and loading calculation |
hs_code_lookup | Harmonized System tariff codes (6,940 codes) |
incoterms_lookup | Incoterms 2020 trade rules |
pallet_fitting_calculator | Box-on-pallet fitting with layers and rotation |
unit_converter | Convert between freight units (weight, volume, length) |
Add to your MCP config (claude_desktop_config.json or .claude/settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"freightutils": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["freightutils-mcp"]
}
}
}
If your MCP client supports remote servers:
https://www.freightutils.com/api/mcp
Once connected, your AI agent can:
All tools call the free FreightUtils API. No API key required. Courtesy rate limit: 100 requests/day per IP.
MIT
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.