freightutils-mcp
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.
About freightutils-mcp
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
freightutils-mcp is released under the NOASSERTION license.
Tools (11)
Calculate cubic metres (CBM) for sea freight
Air freight chargeable weight (volumetric vs actual)
Loading metres for European road freight
Dangerous goods lookup (ADR 2025, 2,939 entries)
ADR 1.1.3.6 small load exemption check
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
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