FreightUtils MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents access to 11 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
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)

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