# Haulage Cost Optimization AI Agent Connect

> Optimize mining logistics by calculating haulage costs and fleet requirements.

## Overview
- **Category:** logistics
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vrva9vOimnlVsODFgsZTu0KLWJs2pyjGCZhWRZZj/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** mining, logistics, fleet-management, cost-analysis, haulage

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for mining logistics optimization. It allows AI agents to calculate the economic impact of haulage routes by determining cost per tonne-kilometer, estimating the required truck fleet size for production schedules, and aggregating total operational expenditures. Use `analyze_haulage_scenario` to get a complete economic profile of a route, or `estimate_fleet_requirements` to plan capacity based on cycle times and available operational hours.

## Tools

### analyze_haulage_scenario
Provides a comprehensive overview of a specific haulage route's economic profile

### calculate_haulage_efficiency
Calculates the fundamental cost efficiency of the current haulage setup

### estimate_fleet_requirements
Determines the number of trucks needed to meet a specific production goal

### get_total_operational_cost
Aggregates all variable costs to provide a total expenditure estimate

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the cost per tonne-kilometer for a 5km haul moving 10,000 tonnes with a total cost of $5,000?
```

**Response:** 
```
The cost per tonne-kilometer is $0.10.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How many trucks are needed to move 5,000 tonnes if each truck carries 50 tonnes, has a 2-hour cycle time, and we have 40 hours of available time?
```

**Response:** 
```
You will need 13 trucks to meet this production goal.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the total operational cost for fuel at $2,000, tires at $1,500, and maintenance at $1,000.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total operational cost is $4,500.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How can I calculate the efficiency of my current haulage route?**
You can use the `calculate_haulage_efficiency` tool by providing the haul distance, total tonnage, and the sum of fuel, tire, and maintenance costs.

**How do I determine how many trucks I need for a production goal?**
Use the `estimate_fleet_requirements` tool. You will need to provide the target production tonnage, the capacity of a single truck, the cycle time per trip, and the total available operational time.

**What costs are included in the total operational cost calculation?**
The `get_total_operational_cost` tool aggregates three primary drivers: fuel consumption, tire wear, and mechanical maintenance.