FreightUtils MCP Server

FreightUtils is a free MCP server providing 17 freight logistics tools for AI agents, covering road, air, and sea freight.

Tools

Calculators

• ldm_calculator — Loading metres for European and US road trailers
• cbm_calculator — Cubic metres for sea freight
• chargeable_weight_calculator — Air freight chargeable weight (volumetric vs actual)
• pallet_fitting_calculator — Box-on-pallet optimisation with rotation
• container_lookup — ISO container specs and loading calculation
• unit_converter — Weight, volume, length conversions including freight-specific
• consignment_calculator — Multi-item CBM, weight, LDM, chargeable weight

Dangerous Goods (ADR)

• adr_lookup — 2,939 UNECE ADR 2025 entries
• adr_exemption_calculator — ADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption check
• adr_lq_eq_check — Limited and Excepted Quantity eligibility

Customs & Tariff

• hs_code_lookup — 6,940 Harmonized System tariff codes
• uk_duty_calculator — UK import duty and VAT (live GOV.UK data)
• incoterms_lookup — Incoterms 2020

Reference Data

• airline_lookup — 6,352 airlines with IATA/ICAO/AWB prefixes
• unlocode_lookup — 116,129+ UN/LOCODE transport locations
• uld_lookup — 15 air cargo ULD types
• vehicle_lookup — 17 road freight vehicles and trailers

Composite

• shipment_summary — Chains CBM + weight + LDM + ADR + duty in one call

Features

• Free REST API (25 requests/day anonymous, 100 with free key)
• Zero authentication required for basic usage
• Remote HTTP transport + npm package
• MIT licensed
• Built by an ADR-certified freight transport planner

Installation

npm:

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

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

Links

• Website: https://www.freightutils.com
• API Docs: https://www.freightutils.com/api-docs
• GitHub: https://github.com/SoapyRED/freightutils-mcp
• npm: https://www.npmjs.com/package/freightutils-mcp

License

MIT