How do I install the freight mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `FREIGHT_PULSE_KEY`, `SEARATES_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Freight MCP Server

Ocean freight spot rate & FBX container shipping trend: should I book ocean freight now?

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What is the Freight MCP Server?

Ocean freight spot rate & FBX container shipping trend: should I book ocean freight now?

What you get

A single freight API returns one vendor's number with no second opinion and stops at the rate. freight-pulse goes the whole distance an importer needs:

Cross-validated rates. — Reads Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) and the Freightos
The whole decision, not just the price. — Landed cost with HS-code duty, all-in door-to-door,
Its own accumulating history. — Every lane queried is cached with a timestamp; trend tools
Public, non-sensitive inputs. — Ports, HS codes, declared values — nothing secret. Safe for

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Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
FREIGHT_PULSE_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
SEARATES_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Freight to Area.”
“Use Freight to Decision.”
“Use Freight to Procurement.”

Frequently asked questions

Ocean freight spot rate & FBX container shipping trend: should I book ocean freight now? Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.