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Connect Freight Cost Calculator to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get instant shipping quotes and transit times for any cargo.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 3 capabilities

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 3 available through Freight Cost Calculator.

  1. 01

    Get logistics recommendation

    This capability provides a specific logistics strategy based on your primary goal. Your agent uses it to choose between speed or budget for a shipment.

  2. 02

    Compare all modes

    This capability generates a full breakdown of every available transport option. It lets your AI client see how road, rail, air, sea, and multimodal options stack up against each other.

  3. 03

    Estimate mode cost

    This capability calculates the exact cost and transit time for one specific transport mode. Use it when you already know which method you want to use.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Budget Forecasting

Your agent calculates total shipping spend for a quarter based on projected cargo volumes.

02

Route Optimization

Compare air versus sea to decide if the speed of air is worth the extra cost for a specific shipment.

03

Client Quoting

Get instant, accurate shipping estimates to provide to customers during the sales process.

04

Cargo Type Planning

Determine how different cargo types affect the total cost of a shipment.

One connector, every AI

Freight Cost Calculator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Freight Cost Calculator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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679ms average. Fast in production.

Freight Cost Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 800ms
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Fastest day
532ms
Slowest day
800ms
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 3 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Freight Cost Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Freight Cost Calculator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Freight Cost Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Freight Cost Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freight-cost-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Freight Cost Calculator in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Freight Cost Calculator owners hand off.

Logistics professionals and supply chain managers use this MCP to automate cost modeling and route planning.

  • 01

    Logistics Coordinator

    Hands off shipment details to the AI to get quick quotes for client requests.

  • 02

    Supply Chain Analyst

    Uses the comparison capabilities to model different shipping scenarios for budget planning.

  • 03

    Freight Forwarder

    Leverages the recommendation capability to suggest optimal transport modes to customers.

FAQ

Questions Freight Cost Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    What transport modes are supported?

    The MCP supports road, rail, air, sea, and multimodal transport.

  • 02

    Which regions does this MCP cover?

    It provides pricing and logistics data for the USA and Europe.

  • 03

    How does the MCP handle large or bulky items?

    The engine accounts for volumetric weight to ensure the cost estimates are accurate for different cargo types.

  • 04

    Can I choose between speed and cost?

    Yes, you can use the recommendation capability to tell your agent whether you want to prioritize the fastest route or the cheapest one.

  • 05

    How do I use this with my AI client?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you just connect it once to a compatible client like Cursor or Windsurf and it is ready to use.

  • 06

    How is the shipping cost calculated?

    The cost is determined by scaling a regional base rate against the product of weight and distance, adjusted by the cargo type multiplier. The engine also uses volumetric mass if it exceeds physical weight.

  • 07

    Which regions are supported?

    Currently, the calculator supports pricing models for the USA and Europe.

  • 08

    Can I compare different transport modes?

    Yes, you can use the compare_all_modes capability to see a complete breakdown of costs and transit days for road, rail, air, sea, and multimodal options.

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