freight-pulse (ocean & multimodal freight intelligence, 47 tools)

Name: freight-pulse (ocean & multimodal freight intelligence, 47 tools)
Author: Baneado98

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About freight-pulse (ocean & multimodal freight intelligence, 47 tools)

Ocean & multimodal freight intelligence suite for AI agents — 47 tools (rates, landed cost, transit, customs, risk, ship decisions). Hosted MCP.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freight-pulse": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "freight-pulse-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is freight-pulse?

freight-pulse is an MCP server that provides ocean and multimodal freight intelligence for AI agents. It answers shipping questions—from spot rates to total landed cost to a unified ship decision—across 47 tools. It cross-validates rates from public indices (Drewry WCI, Freightos FBX) and optional user-provided SeaRates keys, and runs its analysis engine server-side. The npm package is a thin client.

How to use freight-pulse?

Configure the MCP client with the command npx -y freight-pulse-mcp and optional environment variables FREIGHT_PULSE_KEY (premium key) and/or SEARATES_API_KEY. Alternatively, connect via HTTP POST to https://freight-pulse-mcp.vercel.app/mcp. No signup is required for the free tier (get_spot_rate).

Key features of freight-pulse

Cross-validated spot rates with confidence score and market direction.
Total landed cost calculation with HS-code duty and insurance.
Unified ship_decision (BOOK NOW / WAIT / SWITCH MODE).
47 tools covering rates, risk, customs, sustainability, and more.
Accumulating per-lane trend history (premium).
Free tier for get_spot_rate; premium tools paid via x402 or card.

Use cases of freight-pulse

An importer queries a spot rate from Shanghai to LA and gets cross-validated pricing.
A CFO calculates total landed cost including duty, fees, and insurance for a $180k shipment.
A supply-chain agent asks for a ship decision and receives a verdict with confidence rating.
A logistics analyst benchmarks their current rates against market indices.

FAQ from freight-pulse

What sources does freight-pulse use for rates?

It reads Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) and the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) server-side. An optional user-provided SeaRates key adds a third source, raising confidence.

Is freight-pulse a carrier quote or booking?

No—it is indicative market intelligence cross-validated from public indices and customs references. Always verify with your forwarder before committing.

Do I need to sign up to use the free tool?

No. The get_spot_rate tool is free with no signup. Deep analytical tools require a premium key purchased via USDC on Base (x402) or Stripe.

Where does the analysis run?

All analysis (index fetching, normalization, cross-validation, confidence model, customs logic, lane history) runs server-side. The npm package is a thin client that forwards to the hosted service.

What authentication methods are supported?

For premium calls: an x402-aware agent pays per call with USDC on Base (zero signup), or a prepaid API key bought via Stripe can be sent as an Authorization: Bearer <key> header or set in FREIGHT_PULSE_KEY.