Freight Cost Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get accurate shipping quotes and logistics plans for international and domestic freight.
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Why people use Freight Cost Calculator
Freight Cost Calculator for accurate shipping quote generation
With this Connector, you just tell your agent the shipment details. It pulls the data, calculates the costs for every mode, and gives you a clear breakdown. You get a finished logistics plan in seconds instead of spending your afternoon on tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate shipping quotes and logistics plans without leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Choosing a balance between speed and cost
A customer wants to move 10 tons of machinery from Ohio to France quickly.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding the cheapest bulk shipping route
You need to know the cheapest way to move 5000kg of bulk grain across the Atlantic.
- Real-world use case 03
Planning regional distribution
You're planning a multi-stop distribution route in Europe.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Freight Cost Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Freight Cost Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Freight Cost Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Compare all modes
Shows a full breakdown of costs and times for every transport option available for a shipment.
- 02 Capability
Estimate mode cost
Calculates the specific price and transit duration for one chosen method of transport.
- 03 Capability
Get logistics recommendation
Suggests the best shipping strategy based on whether you need the cargo there fast or cheap.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Freight Cost Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Freight Cost Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Freight Cost Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Freight Cost Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Freight Cost Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Freight Cost Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freight-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Freight Cost Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Freight Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freight-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Freight Cost Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Freight Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freight-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Freight Cost Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Freight Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"freight-cost-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Freight Cost Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Freight Cost Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add freight-cost-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5hKeHyrXbfz25NAw1rrW7M2yXJaAIPP6obIS4i1Z/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Freight Cost Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Freight Cost Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Freight Cost Calculator can move forward.
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Before you connect
Questions about Freight Cost Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Freight Cost Calculator handle international shipping?
Yes, it provides cost and time estimates for shipments moving between regions like the USA and Europe.
How does the Freight Cost Calculator handle large, light items?
It automatically accounts for volumetric weight, so you get accurate pricing even if your cargo takes up a lot of space but doesn't weigh much.
Does the Freight Cost Calculator include costs for both USA and Europe?
Yes, the engine is designed to recognize regional pricing differences for both the USA and European markets.
Can I use the Freight Cost Calculator to find the fastest shipping method?
You can use it to compare all modes at once and identify which one offers the quickest transit time for your specific route.
How accurate are the Freight Cost Calculator estimates?
It provides precise estimates based on weight, volume, distance, and cargo type, helping you plan your budget more reliably than a manual guess.
Can the Freight Cost Calculator compare different transport modes at once?
Yes, it can generate a full breakdown of all available options, including road, rail, air, sea, and multimodal transport, in one go.
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.
Which regions are supported?
Currently, the calculator supports pricing models for the USA and Europe.
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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